I was well aware how famously or infamously secretive these old institutions can be, no more than ourselves, a mixture of worry, lost power, perhaps even concern. That the truth may not always be desirable, that one thing leads to another thing, that facts not only lead forward to resolution, but backwards into the shadows, and sometimes into the various little hells we make for each other. Sebastian Barry
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The truth may not be always desirable. When it comes to the beliefs of an institution, there are no right answers. Facts can lead forward to questions, but sometimes they can lead backward to answers. They can also lead us into the shadows, deep into the darkness of the unknown.

When it comes to our thoughts and beliefs, people are quick to make decisions based on their own biases. This is what makes their lives difficult.

Source: The Secret Scripture

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