V.R. Christensen > Quotes

“We make such gods and monsters of men, do we not?”
― V.R. Christensen, Gods and Monsters

“By now certain details”
― V.R. Christensen, Of Moths and Butterflies

“You don’t think? What the devil is wrong with you?”
― V.R. Christensen, Cry of the Peacock

“Pride is not a quality wholly to be lamented, but pride, when not kept in careful check, too often makes us our own worst enemy.”
― V.R. Christensen, Cry of the Peacock

“But love is not selfish longing, Archer. It is not desire, and it is certainly not possession. It is the overwhelming concern for another’s happiness beyond one’s own.”
― V.R. Christensen, Of Moths and Butterflies

“It is technically without fault," David observed. But it lacks heart.”
― V.R. Christensen, Cry of the Peacock

“I assure you, Miss Durham, there is always recourse. Consequence is a faithful companion in all deeds, whether good or bad, and it can teach us like nothing can to change our ways when we have done wrong. Besides, if there is no repentance, then what was the point of God’s great sacrifice?” “I do not know,” she answered”
― V.R. Christensen, Gods and Monsters

“What one appears to be and what one is are very often different things entirely.”
― V.R. Christensen, Of Moths and Butterflies

“And it is always the impossibility one yearns for most, is it not?”
― V.R. Christensen, Of Moths and Butterflies