Think neither fear nor courage saves us. Unnatural vices are fathered …

T. S. Eliot
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Think neither fear nor courage saves us. Unnatural vices are fathered by our heroism. Virtues are forced upon us by our impudent crimes. These tears are shaken from the wrath-bearing tree. ✨ 1919 'Gerontion'.
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Think neither fear nor courage saves us. Unnatural vices are fathered by our heroism. Virtues are forced upon us by our impudent crimes. These tears are shaken from the wrath-bearing tree. ✨ 1919 'Gerontion'.

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