Bricknell Coppell Quotes & Sayings

The higher Christian churches--where, if anywhere, I belong--come at God with an unwarranted air of professionalism, with authority and pomp, as though they knew what they were doing, as though people in themselves were an appropriate set of creatures to have dealings with God. I often think of the set pieces of liturgy as certain words which people have successfully addressed to God without their getting killed. In the high churches they saunter through the liturgy like Mohawks along a strand of scaffolding who have long since forgotten their danger. If God were to blast such a service to bits, the congregation would be, I believe, genuinely shocked. But in the low churches you expect in any minute. This is the beginning of wisdom. — Annie Dillard

But all night, Aslan and the Moon gazed upon each other with joyful and unblinking eyes. — C.S. Lewis

Words are easy; lies as simple as parting your lips and breathing. — Karen Marie Moning

I just want to do more work. Every time I step in front of a camera I feel young again. I really do. It keeps your mind active and it keeps you going. — Ernest Borgnine

We simply cannot afford to give the reigns of government so someone who will double down on trickle down — William J. Clinton

Winter's hard-packed snow Cedes to the fruitful summer; stubborn night At last removes, for day's white steeds to shine. The dread blast of the gale slackens and gives Peace to the sounding sea; and Sleep, strong jailer, In time yields up his captive. Shall not I Learn place and wisdom? — Michael K. Kellogg

Courtesy is the bedrock of social interchange. No matter what you're doing, even if you're fomenting revolution, you can still be courteous. — Joan M. Drury

Monsters can only live in hiding, covered by darkness and the shame wrapped up in the telling. — Elle Casey