Many of us will not become published authors in the traditional sense of the word; however, we publish every day in our words and actions toward others. Such remains our legacy in the memories of those whom we have had our conversations and walked together with on the paths of our journey. May you truly enjoy and take to heart the wisdom found in the conclusion of this novel, The Voice of the Sphinx, Part Two: The Revelation. Here is just a minuscule sample of what unfolds:
"Well, girls, what did tonight teach you?" she said softly.
Melissa turned slowly to Mattie. "That love never dies and the heart goes on forever..."
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"Man treats, but only God heals...remember that, both of you," Mattie said quietly.
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"So many people come and go in our lives, yet so very few ever stay. We carelessly let them slip out of our lives, often with little regret or protest, without a sense of loss, assuring ourselves that there will always be others to take their place. And usually, others do come along to fill the void, but too often, they also pass from our lives, like accidental visitors..."
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"Love, I believe, is never found fully mature and rich in its glory, as one may find a beautiful orchid growing lush and splendid in a secluded, verdant glen. Love must be fostered and coddled and protected, as does the most fragile and delicate tendril from which the orchid sprang. Love is not found, Melissa. Love is made."
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"Melissa, seek truth, not reason. Truth is its own reason."
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"Before you begin your search, remember that you must first believe in your purpose. Otherwise, your eyes can never see what your heart seeks."
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"Words, Melissa, are the unerring repository of all truths: words never betray their meaning...only the deceit of those who chose to betray their meaning render a taint of corruption."
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"Regrettably, Melissa, the sins of the father are often hoisted upon his children as surely and irrevocably as the genetic code. What you must remember is that the foibles of one man are not, and should not be, an indication of his brethren."
