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“The ever-present expectancy of death is never far removed from any of us - whether we realize it or not. None of us can avoid it. It comes alike to the great and to the unknown; to the righteous and to the unrighteous. Wherein we differ is not in our ability to avert it, but in the preparedness with which we meet it. At such times some question the judgments of God. Some find bitterness because of the circumstances and because of the seeming untimeliness of death.”

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Richard L. Evans

Richard L. Evans was an American writer known for his profound insights into religion and philosophy. His works covered a wide range of topics, including religious history, mysticism, and anthropology. Evans' writing is characterized by its deep insight and philosophical thinking, which had a profound impact on readers. more

“A gulf profound as that Serbonian bog Betwixt Damiata and Mount Casius old, Where armies whole have sunk: the parching air Burns frore, and cold performs th' effect of fire. Thither by harpy-footed Furies hal'd, At certain revolutions all the damn'd Are brought, and feel by turns the bitter change Of fierce extremes,-extremes by change more fierce; From beds of raging fire to starve in ice Their soft ethereal warmth, and there to pine Immovable, infix'd, and frozen round, Periods of time; thence hurried back to fire.”

“"There is no God," the foolish saith, But none, "There is no sorrow." And nature oft the cry of faith In bitter need will borrow: Eyes which the preacher could not school, By wayside graves are raised; And lips say, "God be pitiful," Who ne'er said, "God be praised."”

Needs Said Eye School Cry Sorrow Raised Lips Foolish Graves Bitter Bitterness Preacher There Is No God Pitiful

Author:Elizabeth Barrett Browning

“The fruit of our labors is sweet when the work is consecrated to God. But we have to be able to weather the conditions - the winds, the rain or the drought, the brilliant sun and sometimes the bitter cold. Sometimes our work needs to be directed at improving our ground rather than excusing our own harvests because the place we have been given is a little hard; there are too many rocks, too many hills, too little top soil. If we focus on where we are instead of what we can do with our plot, we will find our efforts significantly diminished.”

“It was cold out there, bitter, biting, cutting, piercing, hyperborean, marmoreal cold, and there were all these Minnesotans running around outdoors, happy as lambs in the spring.”

Running Happiness Cutting Cold Spring Bitter Bitterness Lambs Biting Piercings Minnesotans

Book:Dateline America

Source: Dateline America

“Adversity attracts the man of character. He seeks out the bitter joy of responsibility.”

Men Character Joy Responsibility He Man Adversity Bitter Bitterness

Author:Charles de Gaulle

“Great artists treasure their time with a bitter and snarling miserliness.”

Art Artist Time Treasure Bitter Bitterness Great Art Great Artist Snarling

Book:The Nature of the Artist: An Address Delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies for Lee Pattison Recital Hall, Wilbur Hall, Mary Kimberly Residence Hall

Source: The Nature of the Artist: An Address Delivered at the Dedication Ceremonies for Lee Pattison Recital Hall, Wilbur Hall, Mary Kimberly Residence Hall

“HARMONISTS, n. A sect of Protestants, now extinct, who came from Europe in the beginning of the last century and were distinguished for the bitterness of their internal controversies and dissensions.”

Lasts Century Europe Internals Bitterness Controversy Distinguished Protestants Sects Dissension

Book:The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World

Source: The Devil's Dictionary: The Devil World

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