Quote by Boris Pasternak

I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isn't of much value. Life hasn't revealed its beauty to them.

I don't like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their

Summary

This quote suggests that individuals who have never faced challenges or made mistakes lack the experience needed for personal growth. The speaker believes that people who have never fallen or stumbled possess a virtue that is void of life and lacks value. They argue that these individuals have not truly comprehended the beauty of life, as adversity and failures are integral in shaping our character and making us appreciate the meaningful aspects of existence.

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Deception/lying

By Boris Pasternak

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