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Jostein Gaarder, Sophie's World Quotes: Acting responsibly is not a matter of strengthening our reason but of deepening our feelings for the welfare of others.
         

Acting responsibly is not a matter of strengthening our reason but of deepening our feelings for the welfare of others.


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Acting responsibly is not a matter of strengthening our reason but of deepening our feelings for the welfare of others.
         



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But understanding will always require some effort. You probably wouldn't admire a friend who was good at everything if it cost her no effort.



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