“If the clan did not exact punishment for an offense against the great goddess, her wrath was loosed on all the land and not just on the offender. As the elders said, if one finger brought oil it soiled all the others.” IfsSaidLandFingersOilPunishmentGoddessOffenseWrathEldersOffendersClans Book:Things Fall Apart Source: Things Fall Apart
“Name one practical, down-to-earth effect of spirituality," said the skeptic who was ready for an argument. "Here's one," said the Master. "When someone offends you, you can raise your spirits to heights where offenses cannot reach.” SaidEarthSpiritSpiritualityNamesEffectsReadyMastersArgumentRaisesPracticalsHeightOffenseSkepticDown To Earth Author:Anthony de Mello