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“Does marriage reward love? Usually. Does marriage reward kindness? Maybe. Does marriage reward loyalty? Sometimes. Does marriage reward sacrifice? Not always. Did marriage reward Jehovah? No. His earthly wives, ancient Israel and ancient Judah, left him with prickly regrets. (Jer 3:8) Lamentations, pg Intro”

“When the wicked can't control you, they'll try to control how others see you. But don't engage in their game. Let them live in their delusional narrative, for it's their reality, not yours. Your truth remains unchanged, despite their twisted perceptions. Focus on your path, and let their opinions fall away like dust. In time, their deceit will be exposed, and your integrity will shine.”

“True happiness is found in aligning our path with what is right, rather than following the crowd. Delighting in divine guidance brings joy and purpose, setting us apart from the world's influence. A life rooted in spiritual principles is built on a foundation of wisdom and peace. Meditating on timeless truths, day and night, shapes our thoughts and actions. By prioritizing what is meaningful, we cultivate a deeper connection with our values and our Creator. In this way, we become stable and fruitful, reflecting the beauty of a life well-lived.”

“The blizzard seemed to be dying down, and it was now possible to enjoy the sight of the buildings and embankments and bridges smothered in the diamond-dusted whiteness. There's always something soothing in the snow, thought Gabriel, a promise of happiness and absolution, of a new start on a clean sheet. Snow redesigned the streets with hints of another architecture, even more magnificent, more fanciful than it already was, all spires and pinnacles on pale palaces of pearl and opal. All that New Venice should have been reappeared through its partial disappearance. It was as if the city were dreaming about itself and crystallizing both that dream and the ethereal unreality of it. He wallowed in the impression, badly needing it right now, knowing it would not last as he hobbled nearer to his destination.”