Top 9 Quotes by Donna Woolfolk Cross

Is it not lack of faith that leads men to fear the scrutiny of reason? If the destination is doubtful, then the path must be fraught with fear. A robust faith need not fear, for if God exists, then reason cannot help

Is it not lack of faith that leads men to fear the scrutiny of reason? If the destination is doubtful, then the path must be fraught with fear. A robust faith need not fear, for if God exists, then reason cannot help but lead us to Him. 'Cogito, ergo Deus est,' argues St. Augustine, 'I think, therefore God is.'

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Men, Thinking, Needs

"Pope Joan". Book by Donna Woolfolk Cross, www.e-reading.club. 1996.

There was always a way, when one knew what one wanted.

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Want, Way, Wanted

Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.249, Broadway Books

What is life? The joy of the blessed, the sorrow of the sad, and a search for death. And what is death? An inevitable happening, an uncertain pilgrimage, the tears of the living, the thief of man.

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Blessed, Men, Joy

Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.34, Broadway Books

As for will, woman should be considered superior to man for Eve ate of the apple for love of knowledge and learning, but Adam ate of it merely because she asked him.

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Men, Apples, Adam

Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.84, Broadway Books

Strange, the workings of the heart. One could go on for years, habituated to loss, reconciled to it, and then, in a moment's unwary thought, the pain resurfaced, sharp and raw as a fresh wound.

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Pain, Heart, Loss

"Pope Joan". Book by Donna Woolfolk Cross, 1996.

Heed my words, daughter, if you ever mean to be happy: Never give yourself to a man.

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Daughter, Mean, Men

Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.64, Broadway Books

Who was to know what went on in a person's heart? A wise woman kept her own counsel.

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Wise, Heart, Persons

Donna Woolfolk Cross (2009). “Pope Joan: A Novel”, p.6, Broadway Books

When law enforcers are shown to have such unswerving integrity, only the most churlish among us would question the methods they use to "get their man." Constitutional guarantees are regarded as bothersome "technicalities" that impede honest law enforcers in the performance of their duties.

Donna Woolfolk Cross

Integrity, Men, Law