Dornford Yates quotes

“When a writer admits that he has an affection for something which he has written, it is high time to pray for his soul.”
-- Dornford Yates

Source : Dornford Yates (1928). “Berry and CO.”

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“Life is just a chance to grow a soul.”

“No money on earth can buy the love and affection that has been given to me by a grateful nation.”

“Men are misers, and women prodigal, in affection.”

“What I have always wanted for myself is much more primitive. It is probably nothing more than the affection of the people with whom I am in contact, and their good opinion of me.”

“There are two sorts of affection - the love of a woman you respect, and the love for the woman you love.”

Source : Sir Arthur Wing Pinero (1917). “The Social Plays of Arthur Wing Pinero”

“It behooves us then to humble ourselves before the offended Power to confess our national sins and to pray for clemency and forgiveness...”

“Pray tell us, what's your favorite number?”

“As a pastor, I have a deep desire to lead people to God and encourage people to pray, read the Bible, and carry their faith into every part of their lives.”

Source : Adam Hamilton (2013). “When Christians Get It Wrong”, p.110, Abingdon Press

“Let's get on our knees and pray. I don't know to whom. Is there a patron saint of ballistics gel?”

“But I will place this carefully fed pig Within the crackling oven; and, I pray, What nicer dish can e'er be given to man.”