Reason, alas, does not remove mountains. It only tries to walk around them, and see what is on the other side.
George William RussellForgive me, Spirit of my spirit, for this, that I have found it easier to read the mystery told in tears and understood Thee better in sorrow than in joy.
George William RussellAfter the spiritual powers, there is no thing in the world more unconquerable than the spirit of nationality. ... The spirit of nationality in Ireland will persist even though the mightiest of material powers be its neighbor.
George William RussellAh, to think how thin the veil that lies Between the pain of hell and Paradise.
George William Russell