For war to man, like childbirth to women, is simplifying in its emotions and activities. All the real problems of life can be put aside while the one thing is done and little thought is needed to do it. ... His hatreds can be expressed without censure, he can let his emotions run free, he can behave as dramatically, as heroically as he likes, and no one laughs at him. It is almost impossible for a man to behave heroically in the cool and ordinary times of peace. But in war anything is allowed him, he is praised and applauded and made much of, as women are excused and allowed for in pregnancy.
Nothing is menial where there is love. - Pearl S. Buck
Nothing is menial where there is love.
- Pearl S. Buck
I am mentally bifocal. - Pearl S. Buck
I am mentally bifocal.
When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail. - Pearl S. Buck
When good people in any country cease their vigilance and struggle, then evil men prevail.
To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth. - Pearl S. Buck
To find joy in work is to discover the fountain of youth.
Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then. Life is dull without it. - Pearl S. Buck
Truth is always exciting. Speak it, then. Life is dull without it.
You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings. - Pearl S. Buck
You cannot make yourself feel something you do not feel, but you can make yourself do right in spite of your feelings.
To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind. - Pearl S. Buck
To serve is beautiful, but only if it is done with joy and a whole heart and a free mind.
Exclusion is always dangerous. Inclusion is the only safety if we are to have a peaceful world. - Pearl S. Buck
Exclusion is always dangerous. Inclusion is the only safety if we are to have a peaceful world.
Love cannot be forced, love cannot be coaxed and teased. It comes out of heaven, unasked and unsought. - Pearl S. Buck
Love cannot be forced, love cannot be coaxed and teased. It comes out of heaven, unasked and unsought.
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