Principles have a way of yielding to power.
“Principles have a way of yielding to power.” Bette Lord
prophecies do not alter fate, only confirm it.
“prophecies do not alter fate, only confirm it.” Bette Lord
If mortals wait until the gods remake the world to their liking to be happy, they are already in hell.
“If mortals wait until the gods remake the world to their liking to be happy, they are already in hell.” Bette Lord
Like most Chinese, I am basically a fatalist – too sophisticated for religion and too superstitious to deny the gods.
“Like most Chinese, I am basically a fatalist – too sophisticated for religion and too superstitious to deny the gods.” Bette Lord
A secret, like a chore, always seems to lead to another, one even more troublesome than the first.
“A secret, like a chore, always seems to lead to another, one even more troublesome than the first.” Bette Lord
What harm is there in dreaming, if it eases pain? What good is reality, if it blots out hope? Can a man’s mind be washed without bleaching his soul?
“What harm is there in dreaming, if it eases pain? What good is reality, if it blots out hope? Can a man’s mind be washed … Read More