Donna Woolfolk Cross Quotes

• Is it not lack of faith that leads men to fear the scrutiny of reason? If the destination is doubtful, then the path must be fraught with fear. A robust faith need not fear, for if God exists, then reason cannot help but lead us to Him. 'Cogito, ergo Deus est,' argues St. Augustine, 'I think, therefore God is.'

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  Hombres, Pensamiento, Necesidades

  "Pope Joan". Book by Donna Woolfolk Cross, www.e-reading.club. 1996.

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• There was always a way, when one knew what one wanted.

  Donna Woolfolk Cross

  Want, Way, Wanted

  Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.249, Broadway Books

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• What is life? The joy of the blessed, the sorrow of the sad, and a search for death. And what is death? An inevitable happening, an uncertain pilgrimage, the tears of the living, the thief of man.

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  Blessed, Men, Joy

  Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.34, Broadway Books

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• As for will, woman should be considered superior to man for Eve ate of the apple for love of knowledge and learning, but Adam ate of it merely because she asked him.

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  Men, Apples, Adam

  Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.84, Broadway Books

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• Strange, the workings of the heart. One could go on for years, habituated to loss, reconciled to it, and then, in a moment's unwary thought, the pain resurfaced, sharp and raw as a fresh wound.

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  Dolor, Corazón, Pérdida

  "Pope Joan". Book by Donna Woolfolk Cross, 1996.

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• Heed my words, daughter, if you ever mean to be happy: Never give yourself to a man.

  Donna Woolfolk Cross

  Daughter, Mean, Men

  Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.64, Broadway Books

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• Who was to know what went on in a person's heart? A wise woman kept her own counsel.

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  Wise, Heart, Persons

  Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.6, Broadway Books

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• Cuando se demuestra que los encargados de hacer cumplir la ley tienen una integridad tan inquebrantable, sólo los más maleducados entre nosotros cuestionarían los métodos que utilizan para "atrapar a su hombre". Las garantías constitucionales se consideran molestos "tecnicismos" que impiden a los honrados agentes del orden cumplir con su deber.

  Donna Woolfolk Cross

  Integrity, Men, Law

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• To marry is to surrender everything--not only your body but your pride, your independence, even your life.

  Donna Woolfolk Cross

  Pride, Independence, Body

  Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.64, Broadway Books

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