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“Sure, I’m nervous! But that’s not the same as deciding it’s a mistake.”
Why were men so in love with bravado? Didn’t they get how pathetic it seemed?
During such conversations, I like to imagine flattering words as a noose being tied round my neck.
The truth can be devastating. We spend much of our lives protecting ourselves from it and shielding others as well. We use lies to take the edge off life. We dream of a better tomorrow. We hide from our regrets and inadequacies. We try to exaggerate the good and downplay the bad. We even manage to hide from the inescapable reality that sooner or later we and everyone we love is going to die.”
Faith isn’t knowledge, Rachel. Faith is a tool. Faith keeps us going until we get the knowledge. Faith keeps us striving until we reach the consequences of our most important decisions.” “What if we have faith in something that’s wrong?” Rachel asked. “Then we’re heading for disappointment. But even misplaced faith can help us gain knowledge. We try to be smart about where we put our faith. And we adjust as we learn more.”
