I do what I do without hope of reward or fear of punishment. I do not require Heaven or Hell to bribe or scare me into acting decently. — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
“The household was densely populated by a lively gang of children, homemade and Fostered, mix thoroughly and well.” — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
“As many as thirty or as few as ten years later, lying exhausted and still, eyes open in the dark long after the three… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
Like so many Boomers, I saw 'Lawrence of Arabia' in 1962 when it was first released and when we were young teenagers. I'm not… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
“[John] watched the flames for a while. "I would have to say that I find God in serving His children. 'When I was hungry… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
“Stability and order have always been paid for with captivity and blood. (76)” — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
In my worldview, there are filers, and there are pilers. Filers think alphabetically. Pilers think geologically. — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
See that's where it falls apart for me!" Anne cried. "What sticks in my throat is that God gets the credit but never the… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
Cleveland is really good about recognizing its artists because of the Arts Council. — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
You know what's the most terrifying thing about admitting that you're in love? You're just naked. You put yourself in harm's way and you… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
If we keep demanding that God yield up His answers, perhaps some day we will understand them. And then we will be something more… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
“The poor you will always have with you,' Jesus said. A warning, Emilio wondered, or an indictment?” — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
“Ah, Sofia, darlin'! On my best days, I believe in Him with all my heart." "And on your worst days?" she had asked that… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
“I think the world will be a better place when science has swept all religion into the dustbin of history. What is religion but… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
Feelings are facts. Look straight at 'em and deal with 'em. Work it through, as honestly as you can. If God is anything like… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
The dachshund is a perfectly engineered dog. It is precisely long enough for a single standard stroke of the back, but you aren't paying… — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share Image
![“[John] watched the flames for a while. "I would have to say that I find God in serving His children. 'When I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me to drink, I was a stanger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, sick and you cared for me, imprisoned and you came to me.'"…” quote by Mary Doria Russell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a0f/mary-doria-russell-3319_break-your-heart_john-watched-the-flames-for-a-while-i-wo_172417.jpg)
