The three classic ways in which the Devil tempts us are with a threat, a promise or a seduction.
No more was seen the human form divine.
Envy will merit, as its shade, pursue
The vanity of human life is like a river, constantly passing away, and yet constantly coming on.
Aurora now, fair daughter of the dawn, Sprinkled with rosy light the dewy lawn.
Fools admire, but men of sense approve.
Envy will merit as its shade pursue, But like a shadow, proves the substance true.
These people looked Japanese, were originally Japanese, were numerous. We had no way of knowing to what extent they had been infiltrated. To their great credit, it seems not to have been very much at all. But I can understand why. And I rather respect Eleanor for standing out against the tide at that point. But it certainly was a tide. And I'm not going to say it was unjustified.
A person's character is but half formed till after wedlock.
I wish I'd legitimately talked about some painful moments in my life where I felt insufficient as a kid.
My father was like the Old Testament. I am the New Testament. I am part of a new generation. In time, people will realize this.