Galen Watson > Quotes

“The first day of spring, the vernal equinox—the season of renewal when the earth sheds its winter cloak, flowers bloom, and the heart feels as though everything is once again imaginable. The smell of fresh-cut grass, shagging fly balls, and scraping mud from baseball cleats. A brief contemplation and tear for those gone from the field, their easy laugh and nimble sprint no longer gracing the game.”
― Galen Watson

“Ardent believers hide within the safety of their absolutes, for much more courage is needed to abandon their cozy security for the questioning of ones own beliefs.”
― Galen Watson, The Psalter

“Women have eyes in their hearts that see what men cannot.”
― Galen Watson, The Psalter

“Passion makes us stronger than we are. Love makes us better than we are. Be passionate about the things you love.”
― Galen Watson

“Prince Ahmad crouched over the headless body, the scout at his side. "you say a mere priest bested you?"

"He weilded his sword like a master. I never saw such a display."

The prince mocked the soldier. "Then let us pray we don't meet the Pope.”
― Galen Watson

“Only exceptional men, and most women of course, possess such bravery to carry on when only tragedy and hopelessness reign, doing what must be done when all seems lost.”
― Galen Watson, The Psalter

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― Galen Watson, The Psalter

“Mike Romano slipped into the confessional. The screen behind the lattice grill slid open. “Bless me, Father, for I have sinned.” “For the love of God, Romano, not again.” “Will you hear my confession, Father?” “No.” “What do you mean?” “I mean you haven’t sinned. You didn’t sin yesterday or the day before, last week or last month, and you haven’t sinned today.” “How do you know? “I’m playing the odds.” “I need absolution.” “No, you don’t. You need some fun. Go have a beer, see a movie, take in a comedy show. Do some damn thing that’ll make you laugh.” “It’s your job. You have to do it.” “Jesus, Mary, and Joseph! I absolve you from your imaginary sins in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen. Get lost.” “That’s not right. It’s not the whole thing.” The priest slammed the sliding screen shut.”
― Galen Watson, The Psalter

“To judge whether one’s decisions are God’s will or men’s is one of the most difficult. I’m always suspicious of those who believe they have the answer.”
― Galen Watson, The Psalter