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Iris Murdoch

Iris Murdoch (1919–1999) was an Irish-born British novelist and philosopher known for novels that explore morality, love, freedom, and the inner life. Her work often examines the quote’s theme: love as a force that draws people beyond self-absorption.

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Quotes by Iris Murdoch

Love is the only way to rescue any life from the insignificance of its own self-absorption. — Iris Murdoch

Love as the Escape from Self-Absorption

At the heart of Iris Murdoch’s line is a moral claim: love is not merely a feeling, but a way of turning outward. A life trapped in its own self-importance becomes small, repetitive, and ultimately insignificant because...

Created on: 6/17/2026