Alison Croggon quotes

We are all mistaken sometimes; sometimes we do wrong things, things that have bad consequences. But it does not mean we are evil, or that we cannot be trusted ever afterward. (Alison Croggon)
There is no shame in not knowing something. The shame is in not being willing to learn. View quote
Alison Croggon
While the heart beats, hope lingers. View quote
Alison Croggon
It is not given to us to know what difference we can make, and perhaps we can make no difference at all. But that is no reason not to make the attempt," said Saliman quietly. "The Light shines more brightly in the darkness. View quote
Alison Croggon
Love is one of the true mysteries,' he said at last. 'The truest and the deepest of all. One thing, Maerad: to love is never wrong. It may be disastrous; it may never be possible; it may be the deepest agony. But it is never wrong. View quote
Alison Croggon
Never be ashamed of your love," he said gently. "The only thing to be ashamed of is denying your love. That is what makes the shadow grow within your heart; that is the darkening of the Light. And we all have many loves. View quote
Alison Croggon
It is good to dress in fair clothes to dine with friends. It honors your host, if you are a guest; and your guest if you are a host. And both adorn the feast, and so celebrate the gifts of the world. View quote
Alison Croggon
And all meet in singing, which braids together the different knowings into a wide and subtle music, the music of living. View quote
Alison Croggon
There is no shame in loving: it is the sign of a generous heart, and pain the price of an open soul. View quote
Alison Croggon
It is only the darkness in our own hearts that will defeat us, in the end. View quote
Alison Croggon
Not even I can see all ends, but I have been in this world long enough to know that a choice is not choice and breeds slow ills, even were it done for the highest reasons. (Alison Croggon)
It is far better to put away fear than to be driven by it. View quote
Alison Croggon
Light blooms the brighter in the darkest places. View quote
Alison Croggon
You have a great heart, but will only find it to be so through great pain. This is the wisdom of love, and its doubtful gift.... I have endured much suffering and still remain unbitter and unclosed. View quote
Alison Croggon
Drunk with beauty, I tore down Armfuls of blossoms. How desolate the marred sky! View quote
Alison Croggon
Many forgotten things live still in children's tales. View quote
Alison Croggon