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Iris Murdoch, The Bell Quotes: Our 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.
         

Our 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.


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Our 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.
         



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This page presents the quote "Our 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.". Author of this quote is Iris Murdoch, The Bell. This quote is about spiritual-guidance, reciprocity, consequences, actions, responsibility, karma, pay-it-forward,.