Lisa M.

“Empty lives desire such distractions, I guess. For Retanus and the ones who live forever, overcoming boredom must be a struggle. Things that are indefinite are seldom cherished.”
― Brian Penn, The Wall

“When did people come to see stories as mere fancy? As indulgence? All our flaws and questions dressed up in other people's clothing, strolling about in front of us so we may more clearly see what's true about our own selves. Truths deeper and more meaningful than mere facts, told in a way that our minds can uniquely understand. Yet we relegate stories to the fringes of our lives, those elusive 'spare hours' where we permit ourselves to indulge in the frivolous which we believe has no real practical value.”
― Joanna Davidson Politano, The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple

“This great country was once a beacon of light, a haven for freedom. Now it has slipped backwards into despotism and slavery, fueled by greed, negligence, and the want to be immortal. We closed our eyes and let it happen.”
― Brian Penn, The Wall

“God is sovereign," Papa said. "Even when we don't understand, He allows certain things to happen for His purposes. When we say we know better, then it means we don't believe He is sovereign or just. that His will is not as perfect as our own--and that's a dangerous game to play.”
― Gabrielle Meyer, Every Hour Until Then