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Biography - Simone de Beauvoir:

French writer, intellectual and philosopher.
Born: 1908 - Died: 1986
Period:
20th century
Place of birth: France
France

Defending the truth is not something one does out of a sense of duty or to allay guilt complexes, but is a reward in itself.



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Quotes for: truth


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Quotes for: truth


To be able to discern what is true as true and what is false as false — this is the mark and character of intelligence.





Love truth, but pardon error.





Believe those who are seeking the truth; doubt those who find it.





The language of truth is simple.





Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority.





Truth prevails only to the extent that we successfully assert it. The victory of reason can only be the victory of rational people.











Quotes for: duty


Quotes

Quotes for: duty


I know of only one duty, and that is to love.





Love is a better teacher than duty.





There is only one science to teach to children. It is that of man's duties.





Among the special duties to others, the first is Truthfulness in speech and action.





Freedom is not constituted primarily of privilege but of responsibilities.





It is much easier to obey your superior than to command yourself; and when you can do whatever you want, it's not easy to want only what you have to.











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Simone de Beauvoir also said...


Harmony between two individuals is never granted - it has to be conquered indefinitely.





I accept the great adventure of being me.





Never forget that it will be enough for a political, economic or religious crisis for the rights of women to be called into question. These rights are never acquired. You will have to remain vigilant throughout your life.





The present is not a potential past; it is the moment of choice and action.





One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman.





To will oneself free is also to will others free.












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