Night is a time of rigor, but also of mercy. There are truths which one can see only when it’s dark

Isaac Bashevis Singer
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The night is a time of rigor, but also of mercy. There are truths which one can see only when it’s dark. This quote is an excellent example of the wisdom passed down through the ages. It is important to remember that no matter how much progress is made in life, there will always be those who are still fighting for what is right. These are the people who have come to understand that there are truths which one can see only when it’s dark.

Source: Teibele And Her Demon

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