"Because they know not the forces of nature, and in order that they may have comrades in their ignorance, they suffer not that others should search out anything, and would have us believe like rustics and ask no reason... But we ask in all things a reason must be sought."

-- William of Conches

#Believe Quotes #Ignorance Quotes #Order Quotes

“God gave us free will, and we may choose to exercise it in ways that end up hurting other people.”
“If you're not careful, you can get a grossly over-inflated opinion about your popularity.”
“Every moment away from you feels like time spent in a sort of cell. I can think of nothing, dream of nothing, but you. Unfortunately, I will have to remain in my self-inflicted prison a bit longer, since work will keep me from meeting you tonight. I can't seem to find a way to avoid this... however, I hope this gift will make up for my unforgivable behavior. I saw this and though of you, and St. George. You have slain the dragon. Until we meet again, I am your Lucien.”
“You ask, 'How to live my life?' But with the question you are suffocating life itself, for life is spontaneity.”
“Color is crucial in painting, but it is very hard to talk about.”
“as roads go, the road home is as good as any.”

Source : Ellis Peters (2014). “The Summer Of The Danes”, p.258, Head of Zeus
“Make your life exciting. Do what you have to do as long as you don't hurt people.”
“Fascism will come to America wrapped in a flag,”

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