Gertrude Stein (1874–1946) American art collector and experimental writer of novels, poetry and plays
“That is more than morality; it's sense.”
Interview by James Cameron in Picture Post (28 October 1950)
Context: If in the modern world wars have unfortunately to be fought (and they do, it seems) then they must be stopped at the first possible moment, otherwise they corrupt us, they create new problems and make our future even more uncertain. That is more than morality; it's sense.
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Indian lawyer, statesman, and writer, first Prime Minister … 1889–1964Related quotes
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