“A good society contains many different artists doing many different things. A bad society coerces artists because it knows that they can reveal all kinds of truths.”

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“A good society contains many different artists doing many different things. A bad society coerces artists because it knows that they can reveal all kinds of truths.”

Iris Murdock, writer


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4 thoughts on ““A good society contains many different artists doing many different things. A bad society coerces artists because it knows that they can reveal all kinds of truths.”

  1. Love Iris Murdoch, her novels and as a philosopher. I’ve read in biography that she did not let her novels being edited. I really find that very impressive.

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    1. Indeed its very hard to hold on to your original work in this world. She is a most inspired writer and yes philosopher as well! thanks for your visit – appreciate, always, hearing from you.

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