Many people genuinely do not want to be saints, and it is...

Quote by George Orwell about opinion, saints, temptation, human imperfections, people

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Many people genuinely do not want to be saints, and it is probable that some who achieve or aspire to sainthood have never felt much temptation to be human beings.

George Orwell
Quote by George Orwell about opinion, saints, temptation, human imperfections, people.
George Orwell

George Orwell 1903 - 1950, english author and journalist

Was born on: 25 jun 1903.
Died on 21 jan 1950, at 46 years old.
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