Rain falls on everyone, lightning strikes some. What cannot be changed is best forgotten. God made the world, and He saw that it was good. Not fair. Not happy. Not perfect. Good. — 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
“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
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
“[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
“Stability and order have always been paid for with captivity and blood. (76)” — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share
In my worldview, there are filers, and there are pilers. Filers think alphabetically. Pilers think geologically. — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share
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
Cleveland is really good about recognizing its artists because of the Arts Council. — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share
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
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
“The poor you will always have with you,' Jesus said. A warning, Emilio wondered, or an indictment?” — Mary Doria Russell Copy Share
“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
“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
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
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
