Quotes by Bree Despain

What can you do how much can you give to bring grace and salvation unto even one soul

God is the ultimate judge of what is truly in our souls. But we are requiered to forgive everyone.

If youre going to be a superhero, can I be your sidekick? -AprilWhat? -GraceThe Dynamic Duo! -AprilUm, Im pretty sure sidekicks have to have super powers, too. -GraceOh Yeah... Okay, but you can always use an Alfred. AprilMy Alfred? -GraceOh come on Please I can help you design gadgets and stuff. Oh! I can design you outfits for crime fighting! -April *sigh* Okay. Sure. But no spandex -Grace

Jude was good. But he let his fear and jealousy get to him. Daniel shrugged. Fear leads toanger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to the dark side.

Thats what makes it so right. Your eyes—your soul is there, but the rest of you is still so undefined. Thats the beauty of childhood. The eyes show everything youve seen so far, but the rest of you is still so open to possibility, to whatever you might become.

We dont forgive people because they deserve it. We forgive them because they need it—because we need it.

We dont forgive people because they deserve it. We forgive them becausethey need it--because we need it. Im sure you felt much better after forgiving your son.

But why is it so hard to forgive? Mrs. Conners asked.Pride, Dad said. This person has already wronged you in some way, and now you are the one who has to swallow your pride, give something up, in order to forgive him.

You know some religious scholars believe that when faced with overwhelming temptation you should commit a small sin just to relieve the pressure a bit.

Some people are desperate because they dont know how to ask for His grace.

We dont forgive people because they deserve it. We forgive them because they need itwe need it.

Cold air clawed at my face, ripping tears from my eyes. I buried my face deep into Daniels back and breathed in a mixture of familiar scents - almonds, oil paint, earth, and a hint of varnish. I didnt even question why I was on that bike. I just knew I was suppose to be.

The problem with promises is that youve made one, its bound to be broken.

Okay, dont get mad. She pulled out my stake --- or at least something that looked like my stake,only the hilt of it was now covered in bright blue crystals and diamond-like gems.You Bedazzled my stake?Um ... Surprise, April said, Just because youre hunting nasty stuff doesnt mean you cant do it in style.

Remember Grace, if you let anger into your heart, it will push out your ability to love.

There are times I have Doubted. Times I have lost my way- without my anchor I would probably be lost still. Yet I know there is a purpose in all of this-even if after almost a millennium, I still do not know exactly how God works. But I do know that you need to work out this anger, find your anchor, and- unlike the unmerciful servant in the story- learn to forgive in order to be forgiven. Even if God is the one you need to forgive. Even if it is yourself

My inner wolf seeks to destroy the one I love for reasons of self-preservation. For the only cure to free my soul is to be killed, in an act of true love, by the one who loves me most..

Blood fills my mouth. Fire sears my veins. I choke back a howl. The silver knife slips--thechoice is mine.I am death or life. I am salvation or destruction. Angel or demon.I am grace.I plunge in the knife.This is my sacrifice--I am the monster.

You should get out of here. Have a good life.

There are a lot of bad things out there. Things the Hounds of Heaven werecreated to destroy. He trailed his finger down the side of my face. I cant be the hero you wantme to be--at least not in that way. But you can, Grace. You dont have to become one of the darkones. You can fight it. You can turn this curse into a blessing. You can become the hero. Youcan become truly divine.