“We were both chilled from the rain and as hungry as wolves. Over a fine meal of oysters, cappeletti alla cortigiana and orecchiette with tomatoes, anchovies and eggplant served with a crisp dry chablis, we discussed our plans, if not for immortality, at least for defying the eroding qualities of time.”
― Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell
― Casanova and the Devil's Doorbell
“If you are offended by a belief that says you can’t have your own definition of God, be alarmed at yourself! The implications are humbling, if not embarrassing.”
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“she told me to be my own hero. Inside of all of us was the potential for greatness—all it took was a change in perspective.”
― Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes
― Karolina Dalca, Dark Eyes
“Although I contemplated suicide many times, and developed concrete plans once or twice, I never gave up. Rather than take the emergency exit, I searched relentlessly for remedies and coping mechanisms. Although often feeling worn down and deeply discouraged, I persisted in hoping better times might come.”
― Transcending Depression: Quest Without a Compass
― Transcending Depression: Quest Without a Compass
“Heidi's role as grand master was to monitor all the women and to manage their locations and communication. Even though she’d done this many times on multiple missions, her heartbeat still pounded in her ears.”
― Trouble on Main Street
― Trouble on Main Street
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