As Death Draws Near Quotes

“These people, these neighbors, both Protestant and Catholic alike, who spat at each other with such hatred that it sometimes erupted into violence, did so because their faith was slightly different. Because they couldn’t be bothered to learn the truth about each other.”
― Anna Lee Huber, As Death Draws Near

“Perhaps, but that doesn’t mean it was any easier to confide in them. It’s not always easy to unlearn the habits one has adopted for one’s survival.”
― Anna Lee Huber, As Death Draws Near

“As for your guilt, you need to let it go. Once and for all.” She leaned forward, staring intently into my eyes. “Holding on to it after you’ve already asked for forgiveness is like saying you don’t trust in the Lord’s ability to wash us clean of our sins.”
― Anna Lee Huber, As Death Draws Near

“Sometimes it was difficult to accept the terrible lengths people would go to for their beliefs, particularly when they fooled themselves into thinking they were acting in the Lord’s name or for the public’s good when they were truly reacting out of hatred and fear.”
― Anna Lee Huber, As Death Draws Near

“Her posture was as impeccable as any debutante, making me wonder if the nuns wore corsets under those voluminous black habits. I couldn’t imagine why they would, unless it was some form of penance.”
― Anna Lee Huber, As Death Draws Near