"Maybe right and wrong did not move, but understanding of them did. The wrenching pain of walking the same path, even for a short space, tore away the willingness to judge."

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Source : Anne Perry (2004). “Shoulder the Sky: A Novel”, p.235, Ballantine Books

Anne Perry

#Pain Quotes #Moving Quotes #Space Quotes

“Most artists try to avoid cliches, but it's pretty hard to avoid them if you yourself end up being one.”
“Vow to be valiant. Resolve to be radiant. Determine to be dynamic. Strive to be sincere. Aspire to be attuned.”
“A man must first care for his own household before he can be of use to the state. But no matter how well he cares for his household, he is not a good citizen unless he also takes thought of the state. In the same way, a great nation must think of its own internal affairs; and yet it cannot substantiate its claim to be a great nation unless it also thinks of its position in the world at large.”
“Charity begins at home.”
“Pope Francis has taught us by his example how we can witness with our lives and actions to our faith and moral principles, but still engage respectfully with those who disagree. He's urged us to find a "new balance," going beyond the few wedge issues of our politics, so we do not lose the "freshness and fragrance of the Gospel."”

Source : Source: www.commonwealmagazine.org
“It takes the same energy to complain as it does to compliment. When there is a short circuit, there is a complaint, and when the energy is flowing, there is a compliment.”
“Saying that you love is easy, but living up to those simple words is the most difficult thing you'll ever do.”

Source : Kay Hooper (2016). “What Dreams May Come”, p.138, Loveswept
“I don't deny that there are problems in the intelligence world, but I would argue that in the UK we try to uphold the highest standards in the world.”

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