We live in a fantasy world, a world of illusion. The great task in life is to find reality.
Iris MurdochOur actions are like ships which we may watch set out to sea, and not know when or with what cargo they will return to port.
Iris MurdochThe sin of pride may be a small or a great thing in someone's life, and hurt vanity a passing pinprick, or a self-destroying or ever murderous obsession.
Iris Murdoch