In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop u… - Mary Doria Russell

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In our sleep, pain which cannot forget falls drop by drop upon the heart, until, in our own despair, against our will, comes wisdom through the awful grace of God.

Mary Doria Russell

The Sparrow · September 8, 1997 Verified in 1 source Sign up to see the complete provenance

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Mary Doria Russell (born August 19, 1950) is an American author. Russell has become widely known for her two novels which explore one of science fiction's oldest concepts: first contact with aliens. In this framework she also explores the even older issue of how one can reconcile the idea of a benevolent deity with pain and evil in the world.

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