

“Evangelicalism has taken the Extrovert Ideal to its logical extreme...If you don't love Jesus out loud, then it must not be real love. It's not enough to forge your own spiritual connection to the divine; it must be displayed publicly.”
― Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
― Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking

“Words dazzle and deceive because they are mimed by the face. But black words on a white page are the soul laid bare.”
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“Peace doesn't require two people; it requires only one. It has to be you. The problem begins and ends there.”
― Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life
― Loving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your Life

“I often say that if I had a prayer, it would be this: God, spare me from the desire for love, approval, or appreciation. Amen. I”
― A Thousand Names For Joy: How To Live In Harmony With The Way Things Are
― A Thousand Names For Joy: How To Live In Harmony With The Way Things Are
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