- "she had a kind heart, though that is not of much use when it comes to the matter of self-preservation."
- "courage and endurance are useless if they are never tested."
- "will-power is useless without a sense of direction."
- "they won't understand it, but that is all to the good. understanding makes the mind lazy."
- "'i don't know that men are better judges than women,' said florence, 'but they spend much less time regretting their decisions.'"
- "'i mustn't let myself worry,' she said. 'while there's life, there's hope.' 'what a terrifying thought that is,' muttered mr brundish." (the book shop-- penelope fitzgerald)
- "everything hinges on grace. i can't free myself from self-damnation. i must be set free. only the fierce mercy of Jesus Christ, which tames the wolves of doubt, shame, and despair, can accomplish my liberation." (the wisdom of tenderness-- brennan manning)
- "a good book is the precious lifeblood of a master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life." (john milton)
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