Afflictions Quote by Sophie Hannah

“For me, a big part of writing psychological thrillers is choosing crimes committed for motives which would only apply to a particular person in a particular situation; a unique, one-off motive that is born out of someone's particular range of psychological afflictions.” quote by Sophie Hannah — Download Open image

“For me, a big part of writing psychological thrillers is choosing crimes committed for motives which would only apply to a particular person in a particular situation; a unique, one-off motive that is born out of someone's particular range of psychological afflictions.”

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There is nothing in afflictions which ought to disturb our joy.

John Calvin

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We are infinitely more than our limitations and afflictions.

Jeffrey R. Holland

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Afflictions make the heart more deep, more experimental, more knowing and profound, and so, more able to hold, to contain, and beat more.

John Bunyan

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“What kind of person is void of compassion? A heartless one. But alas, compassion cannot exist without the endurance of afflictions.”

Richelle E. Goodrich

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“As Christians, if sin were the reason for our afflictions, then we should all be in ICU" ~ R. Alan Woods [2012]”

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“Although there are several 'schools of thought' relating to why God allows mental, emotional, and physical afflictions, it essentially remains a mystery" ~ R.…

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“Don't underestimate the power of friendship. Those bonds are tight stitches that close up the holes you might otherwise fall through.”

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