Not Quite a Wife Quotes

“The most we can ever do is our best," she said quietly. "If worry is interest paid on troubles we haven't had yet, guilt is pain wasted on what can't be changed."

"Please remind me of that regularly. I need to hear it.”
― Mary Jo Putney, Not Quite a Wife

“Softly he continued, "You need to ask God for forgiveness. That's His job, isn't it? To forgive imperfect humankind. You are quick to forgive others and offer them kindness. Do the same for yourself.”
― Mary Jo Putney, Not Quite a Wife

“Because you loved, you promised. You must try harder to keep that promise.”
― Mary Jo Putney, Not Quite a Wife

“...But I'm so very glad that my resistance was futile!”
― Mary Jo Putney, Not Quite a Wife

“Though working in the kitchen is soothing, I’m glad I don’t have to cook all the time. Then it would be work.”
― Mary Jo Putney, Not Quite a Wife