“Nothing ever astonishes the really simple person.”
John of St. Samson (1571–1636)
From, Light on Carmel: An Anthology from the Works of Brother John of Saint Samson, O.Carm.
“Gordon Way's astonishment at being suddenly shot dead was nothing compared to his astonishment at what happened next.”
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23 April 2013.
A9 TV addresses, 2013