Richard Doetsch > Quotes

“but true love goes far deeper than that. It is an unexplainable connection of the heart, one that endures triumph and tragedy, pain and suffering, obstacles and loss. It is something that is either present or missing - there is no "almost", "in between", "most of the time." It is the unexplainable reason that some marriages entered into after one-week courtships can last a lifetime. Its absence is why "perfect" marriages fall apart. It can't be quantified or explained in science, religion, or philosophy. It can't be advised on by friends or marriage counselors who can't take their own advice. There are no rules, no how-to books, no guaranteed methods of success. It is not defined by vows or rings or promises of tomorrow. It is simply a miracle of God, that too few are blessed to experience.”
― Richard Doetsch, The Thieves Of Darkness

“How many people live in the moment? A few? How many people live for tomorrow at the sacrifice of today?" Dreyfus opened his fist to reveal it to be empty. "...When tomorrow is never a guarantee.”
― Richard Doetsch, The 13th Hour

“We need something to believe in. Doesn't matter what. God, Buddha, Elvis. We all need faith. That's what gives us hope, hope there's something better out there, something to strive for. Hope is what drives you. Hope gets you out of bed, hoping you're going to make that big sale at work, hoping you get to make love to your wife at night. - Paul Busch”
― Richard Doetsch, The Thieves Of Heaven

“You can't get by on hope. It doesn't pay the bills and it doesn't save lives.”
― Richard Doetsch, The Thieves Of Heaven

“A parent always tries to protect his child's world from the harsh reality of adulthood. - Busch”
― Richard Doetsch, The Thieves Of Heaven

“Sometimes in life we don't realize how one simple action one single mistake will affect our future. - Rukaj”
― Richard Doetsch, The 13th Hour

“We cling to our hearts, to what warms them, to what gives us hope, to things we can look upon and know the world will someday be okay again.”
― Richard Doetsch, The 13th Hour

“The power of knowing the future could corrupt even the most noble heart. - Marcus Bennett”
― Richard Doetsch, The 13th Hour

“With the thought of power, men's hearts darken, with the vision of wealth, morals and values crumble, but that all be comes secondary to love. - Shamus Hennicot”
― Richard Doetsch, The 13th Hour

“You can't go by on hope. It doesn't pay the bills and it doesn't save lives. - Michael St. Pierre”
― Richard Doetsch

“Michael wondered if God really was a Yankees fan or whether he preferred the Red Sox;”
― Richard Doetsch, The Thieves Of Darkness