Lillian HellmanThinkers

Belief is a moral act for which the believer is to be held responsible.

Cynicism is an unpleasant way of telling the truth.

France is the only country in the world where the rich are sometimes brilliant.

Guilt is often an excuse for not thinking.

Moscow is Los Angeles without the sun or grass.

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