The redemptive power of divine grace no longer seemed credible, nor very respectable in the arbitrary performance that was claimed for it.
Rebecca WestIt is not possible that a just God should forgive people who are wicked because another person who was good endured agony by being nailed to a cross.
Rebecca WestBad art is maintained by the neurotic, who is deadly afraid of authentic art because it inspires him to go on living, and he is terrified of life.
Rebecca WestThe adventure is over. Everything gets over, and nothing is ever enough. Except the part you carry with you.
Rebecca West