Broken Veil Quotes

“The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of its homes. And integrity is measured by conduct, not by professions of honor. Well did the ancients say that no man can purchase his virtue too dear, for it is the only thing whose value must increase with the price it has cost us. Our integrity is never worth so much as when we have parted with our all to keep it.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Broken Veil

“no man can purchase his virtue too dear, for it is the only thing whose value must increase with the price it has cost us. Our integrity is never worth so much as when we have parted with our all to keep it.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Broken Veil

“Nearly all men can withstand adversity,” he said with a sniff. “But if you want to test a man’s character, give him power. Perhaps that is why we need more women to rule over us.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Broken Veil

“Isn’t it a miracle that we are even here? That there is enough air to breathe? That a burning sun keeps this world perfectly warm . . . just as it does on your planet? On both worlds there is water to drink and food to eat. And good people that we can call friends and family.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Broken Veil

“There is always a choice, and humanity is constantly seeking to destroy itself. Hate, above all, is the greatest scourge.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Broken Veil

“Thus, brothers, you should run your race, Like a hero going to victory! You millions, I embrace you. This kiss is for all the world! Brothers, above the starry canopy There must dwell a loving father. Do you fall in worship, you millions? World, do you know your creator? Seek Him in the heavens; Above the stars must he dwell.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Broken Veil

“That is what mortals misunderstand. They say of some temporal suffering, ‘No future bliss can make up for it,’ not knowing that Heaven, once attained, will work backwards and turn even that agony into a glory. . . . The Blessed will say, ‘We have never lived anywhere except in Heaven.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Broken Veil

“Death is not the end,” Sinia said. “It is only another birth. He was faithful to his oaths. He has received his reward. Now he waits for the rest of his family to join him. You will meet again, Cettie. A wise Aldermaston—an Aldermaston from Muirwood—once said, it will be no greater miracle that brings us into another world to live forever with our dearest friends than that which has brought us into this one to live a lifetime with them.”
― Jeff Wheeler, Broken Veil