In adultery, there is usually tenderness and self-sacrifice; in murder, courage; in profanation and blasphemy, a certain satanic splendour. Judas ele… - Jorge Luis Borges

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In adultery, there is usually tenderness and self-sacrifice; in murder, courage; in profanation and blasphemy, a certain satanic splendour. Judas elected those offences unvisited by any virtues: abuse of confidence and informing.

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About Jorge Luis Borges

Jorge Luis Borges (24 August 1899 – 14 June 1986) was an Argentine writer who is considered one of the foremost literary figures of the 20th century. Most famous in the English speaking world for his short stories and fictive essays, Borges was also a poet, critic, translator and man of letters.

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Alternative Names: Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges • Chorche Louis Borches • Jorge Luis Borges Acevedo • Horhe Luis Borhes • J. L. Borges • H. Bustos Domecq • Khorkhe Luyis Borkhes • Borges • Jorge Francisco Isidoro Luis Borges Acevedo
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