Cruel

Famous quotes containing the word cruel:

“It is a cruel atmosphere down there, cruel and ruthless.”
—Thomas Mann (1875–1955)

“Life—that is: continually shedding something that wants to die. Life—that is: being cruel and inexorable against everything about us that is growing old and weak—and not only about us. Life—that is, then: being without reverence for those who are dying, who are wretched, who are ancient? Constantly being a murderer?—And yet old Moses said: “Thou shalt not kill.””
—Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

“All cruel people describe themselves as paragons of frankness!”
—Tennessee Williams (1914–1983)