"I said to my soul, be still, and wait without hope, For hope would be hope for the wrong thing."

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When T. S. Eliot speaks about justice, it invites us to pause and reflect on our own journey. How often do we consider the subtle impacts of justice in our daily lives? This thought-provoking perspective challenges conventional wisdom and encourages a deeper understanding of ourselves.

About T. S. Eliot

Thomas Stearns Eliot was a poet, essayist and playwright. He was a leading figure of modernist poetry in the English language where he altered the art through his use of pessimistic language, writing style, and verse structure. Awarded the 1948 Nobel Prize in Literature, he is considered one of the greatest poets of the English language. He is also noted for his critical essays, which often re-evaluated long-held cultural beliefs.

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