David Litwack > Quotes

“Ideas combined with courage can change the world.”
― David Litwack, There Comes a Prophet

“If there comes among you a prophet saying ‘Let us return to the darkness,’ you shall stone him, because he has sought to thrust you away from the light.”
― David Litwack

“To be courageous is to do what's right even in the face of impossible odds.”
― David Litwack, There Comes a Prophet

“When rules are made for the many, they’re cruel for the few.”
― David Litwack

“The beginning of wisdom is found in doubting; by doubting we come to the question, and by seeking we may come upon the truth.” ~ Pierre Abelard”
― David Litwack, The Children of Darkness

“The prohibition against preaching is to keep people from organizing into groups to impose their beliefs on others.”
― David Litwack, The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky

“The sky says each of us has a trace of the Spirit inside. Sometimes, one person can touch that Spirit in another. It was that way when the sea met the sky, and it’s that way with the two of you. The sky says I’m good at sensing the Spirit in people. I can tell.” A”
― David Litwack, The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky

“the lawn from a grassy field to a twilit garden. As if on cue, Sebastian arrived leading a parade into the clearing, and called everyone to order. “Honored guests,” he shouted, holding his hands out in greeting. “I’m pleased to announce we have record attendance this year. This is in no small part due to the efforts of our friends-of-the-farm coordinator, Benjamin Thorndike, and his new assistant, Jason Adams.” Polite applause accompanied an occasional cheer. One woman at the back called out, “Which ones are they, Sebastian?” The managing director scanned the crowd and pointed. “Over there. Benjamin’s the one on the porch steps with the camera, taking your pictures. And you can’t miss Jason. He’s the tallest here, but just in case, raise your hand, Jason.” Helena watched, bemused, as Jason raised his hand. He seemed embarrassed, but she thought he was enjoying the celebrity. Once Sebastian completed his welcome, the crowd headed for the food and drink, then milled around sipping apple wine and taking in the scene. Two farm members mounted the steps of the great house and began to play music on a penny whistle and violin, a lilting tune from a time when farmers would gather to celebrate the harvest. A few people came over to meet”
― David Litwack, The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky