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Love of, and respect for, the humble routine of everyday life and its creatures was the only moral commandment which carried conviction when I was a child.
Halldor Laxness
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"Love of, and respect for, the humble routine of everyday life and its creatures was the only moral commandment which carried conviction when I was a child."
— Halldor Laxness

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Love of, and respect for, the humble routine of everyday life and its creatures was the only moral commandment which carried conviction when I was a child. — Halldor Laxness

About Halldor Laxness

Halldor Laxness was a Writer from Iceland (1902–1998).

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Who said "Love of, and respect for, the humble routine of everyday life and its creatures…"?
This quote is attributed to Halldor Laxness, a Writer from Iceland.
When did Halldor Laxness live?
Halldor Laxness lived from 1902 – 1998.