Paul Scott quotes

The past becomes a texture, an ambience to our present. (Paul Scott)
Ah, well, the truth is always one thing, but in a way it's the other thing, the gossip, that counts. It shows where people's hearts lie. View quote
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We need to be able to go to school and feel safe and accepted for who we are. View quote
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Imagination is not enough. Knowledge is necessary. View quote
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In India nearly everybody spoke metaphorically except the English who spoke bluntly and could make their most transparent lies look honest as a consequence; whereas any truth contained in these metaphorical rigmaroles was so deviously presented that it looked devious itself. View quote
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Rumours began with the whispered gossip of native servants and spread quickly to the rest of the population. View quote
Paul Scott