In this country there is a great tolerance of evil. It is b… - Bessie Emery Head

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In this country there is a great tolerance of evil. It is because of death that we tolerate evil. All meet death in the end, and because of death we make allowance for evil though we do not like it.

Bessie Emery Head

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Bessie Amelia Emery Head (6 July 1937 – 17 April 1986) was a South African writer who, though born in South Africa, is usually considered Botswana's most influential writer. She wrote novels, short fiction and autobiographical works.

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Alternative Names: Bessie Amelia Emery Head • Bessie Head

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