"I wonder if that isn't the most sinful thing of all -- thinking all the pleasant things are wicked."

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Source : Helen Nielsen (2012). “Detour to Death”, p.67, Prologue Books

Helen Nielsen

#Thinking Quotes #Wicked Quotes #Wonder Quotes

“I'm just taking it one day at a time. Actually, that's a total lie. I always think about what's in front of me.”
“For the curse of Cain, the curse of being an outcast and a wanderer over the face of the earth has been removed...”
“Heretics were most often bitterly persecuted for the their least deviation from accepted belief. It was precisely their obstinacy about trifles that irritated the righteous to madness.”
“As you consider whether to move a child into formal academic training, remember that we want our children to do more than just learn how to read and write; we want them to learn in such a way that they become lifelong readers and writers. If we push our children to start learning these skills too far ahead of their own spontaneous interest and their capacity, we may sacrifice the long-range goal of having them enjoy such pursuits.”
“Edward stretched out his arm, his hand curled into a fist. Seth grinned, revealing the long row of dagger teeth, and bumped his nose against Edward's hand. "Nice teamwork," Edward murmured.”
“See that I am God. See that I am in everything. See that I do everything. See that I have never stopped ordering my works, nor ever shall, eternally. See that I lead everything on to the conclusion I ordained for it before time began, by the same power, wisdom and love with which I made it. How can anything be amiss?”
“I've been lucky to be able to make the records I've wanted to make. The record company has never pressured me to cut certain songs”
“Most of the bright people don't work for you - no matter who you are.”

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