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01c. 1955 AD

Transformation without work and pain, without suffering, without a sense of loss is just an illusion of true change.

William Paul Young / quote

02c. 1955 AD

I am afraid of emotions," Mack admitted."Emotions are the colors of the soul; they are spectacular and incredible. When you don't feel, the world becomes dull and colorless.

William Paul Young / quote

03c. 1955 AD

Being always transcends appearance---that which only seems to be. Once you begin to know the being behind the very pretty or very ugly face, as determined by your bias, the surface appearances fade away until they simply no longer matter.

William Paul Young / quote

04c. 1955 AD

Nan is the mortar that holds the tiles of their family together.

William Paul Young / quote