Her family was slower to forgive a failure of discretion than they were to forgive most things actually… — Marilynne Robinson

Experience had taught them that truth had sharp edges and hard corners, and could be seriously at odds with kindness.

"That is why it is called a Spirit," he said. "The word in Hebrew also means wind. 'The Spirit of God brooded on the face of the deep.' It is a sort of enveloping atmosphere."

Many people find it hard to go to church if they've been away for a while. I've seen it very often. And I'd say to them, It's because it means something to you. As it should be! So, you see, there's no reason at all to be disappointed. I used to say, The Sabbath is faithful. In a week she'll be here again.