Margaret Deland - Soul Quotes

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In a wicked way, it is an incentive to good living to observe the spice of enjoyment there is to a godly soul in a very little sin.

Margaret Deland

Twenty-five years ago, Christmas was not the burden that it is now; there was less haggling and weighing, less quid pro quo, less fatigue of body, less weariness of soul; and, most of all, there was less loading up with trash.

Margaret Deland

There must be reserves — except with God. The human soul is solitary. But for confession that is different; justice and reparation sometimes demand it; but, again, justice and courage sometimes forbid it.

Margaret Deland

She empties her soul of its emotions just as a boy pulls his pocket wrong side out to show you that there's nothing in it.

Margaret Deland

I'm not to blame for an old body, but I would be to blame for an old soul. An old soul is a shameful thing.

Margaret Deland