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The Slave
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"The Slave" Quotes

A young man in 17th century Poland is sold into slavery and experiences the harsh realities of servitude.

Quotes

A slave is a slave, whether he is confined in the hold of a sultan's galley or the cellar of a large house.

Isaac Bashevis Singer

freedomoppressionequality

The longer one lives, the more one realizes that nothing is a mistake.

Isaac Bashevis Singer

life lessonswisdom

When you're hungry, you'll eat anything. When you're in love, you'll take up with anyone.

Isaac Bashevis Singer

lovehunger

The slave is never free, not even when he's sleeping.

Isaac Bashevis Singer

freedomoppression

The world is full of those who despise the weak and love only the strong.

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strengthweaknesspower

Love is a sickness full of woes.

Isaac Bashevis Singer

lovesuffering

Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em.

Isaac Bashevis Singer

greatnessdestiny

Our doubts are traitors and make us lose the good we oft might win by fearing to attempt.

Isaac Bashevis Singer

doubtfearcourage

Better three hours too soon than a minute too late.

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punctualitytime management

The evil that men do lives after them; the good is oft interred with their bones.

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good vs evillegacy