First-sentence Quote by Mary Doria Russell

“The household was densely populated by a lively gang of children, homemade and Fostered, mix thoroughly and well.”

— Mary Doria Russell

“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

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

“[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

“Stability and order have always been paid for with captivity and blood. (76)”

— Mary Doria Russell

In my worldview, there are filers, and there are pilers. Filers think alphabetically. Pilers think geologically.

— Mary Doria Russell

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

Cleveland is really good about recognizing its artists because of the Arts Council.

— Mary Doria Russell

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

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

“The poor you will always have with you,' Jesus said. A warning, Emilio wondered, or an indictment?”

— Mary Doria Russell

“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