Stephen R. DonaldsonPart of him wanted to weep... but his purpose was rigid within him. He felt he could not bend to gentleness without breaking.
About This Quote
The man in this quote is describing a position in which he found himself to be. He was in a situation where he felt the only way to make his point would be to be harsh toward others. At the same time, he knew that doing so would make him seem cruel and uncaring. And yet, he could not bend to gentle love without breaking. He could not let love flow to others without being able to return the favor.
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