Alicia A Willis Quotes

“No.” Elizabeth shook her head. Resolution seeped through her, as powerful as adrenaline. “No one can command my convictions. They are mine, given to me by God and meant for my life’s journey. You can destroy my possessions, but you cannot take what is in my heart.”
― Alicia A. Willis, Grace Triumphant: A Tale of the Slave Trade

“Travis straightened himself into soldierly erectness. The weariness of his countenance melted into chiseled resolve, tightening his chin. “I stay here to defend the Alamo. And, for those who will also choose to stay, I know that, although they may be sacrificed to the vengeance of a Gothic enemy, the victory will cost the enemy so dear that it will be worse for him than a defeat.”
― Alicia A. Willis, Remembering the Alamo

“Disappointment or disgust–Silas couldn't tell which–flickered in the girl's eyes. Remembering to give him a demure nod, she straightened her shawl and walked away. Silas watched her go. He couldn't swear on it, but he felt pretty sure the shawl-adjustment was more like the feminine version of a Mexican conquistador's cape-swish.”
― Alicia A. Willis, Remembering the Alamo

“There is no greater terror than the fear of death. But, as a Christian, you are learning to die daily. Thus, when the actual time comes for your spirit to leave your body, you will have already gained the victory over its sting.”
― Alicia A. Willis, From the Dark to the Dawn: A Tale of Ancient Rome

“No.” John Newton's eyes warmed. “One has no guarantee that the path the Lords places us on will be the easy one, Elizabeth. Obedience to His will is a glorious thing, but, aye, it has many challenges. Yet,” and he smiled fully, “in the end, no one can doubt that it is the best way.”
― Alicia A. Willis, Grace Triumphant: A Tale of the Slave Trade

“When your will is His, the sphere of His plan is boundless. It can cross the highest mountain, the greatest impossibility.”
― Alicia A. Willis, From the Dark to the Dawn: A Tale of Ancient Rome

“Dost thou verily think that the Earl of Birmingham is low enough to plead for his life?' Sir Robert returned angrily, the wrathful blood coloring his handsome face. 'I wouldst scorn in the knowledge that I owed my life and liberty to a scurrilous murderer and knave. Do with me what thou wilt, surly knave, but rest in the knowledge that no plea for mercy shall be wrung from my lips.”
― Alicia A. Willis, In Search of Adventure: A Tale of Courage and Devotion

“Tyler Nichols. Ellen grimaced dryly–the name sounded like a character from a book. And not necessarily a book she trusted the outcome of either. Everything about it had the ring of a bank robber or horse thief.”
― Alicia A. Willis, God of Her Fathers

“Disappointment or disgust–Silas couldn‟t tell which–flickered in the girl‟s eyes. Remembering to give him a demure nod, she straightened her shawl and walked away.

Silas watched her go. He couldn't swear on it, but he felt pretty sure the shawl-adjustment was more like the feminine version of a Mexican conquistador's cape-swish.”
― Alicia A. Willis, Remembering the Alamo

“What hath befallen the valiant young knight that was always ready
to joust and do battle, and that with the greatest courage?” Brandon said
in disgust to Strephon, as they stood watching Sir Robert and Lady
Narcissa at a distance. “All the man thinks upon is Narcissa–he maketh
no secret of it. If this idiocy is what overcometh men who fall in love,
be thou assured that I will never be among them.”
― Alicia A. Willis, To Birmingham Castle: A Tale of Friendship and Adventure

“No.” John Newton's eyes warmed. “One has no guarantee that the path the Lords us on will be the easy one, Elizabeth. Obedience to His will is a glorious things, but, aye, it has many challenges. Yet,” and he smiled fully, “in the end, no one can doubt that it is the best way.”
― Alicia A. Willis, Grace Triumphant: A Tale of the Slave Trade