Quotes of Victoria Christopher Murray

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“Sometimes a man doesn't want to be strong. Sometimes a man just wants to be human.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, Never Say Never
“But that's the price, isn't it? Pretending to be someone that you're not . . .When I saw your picture in the New York Times, I was so proud, but I was also profoundly sad. I realize that to pursue one dream, you had to forsake your core identity. Changing a name is easy, changing your soul is impossible." Belle's father to Belle” ― Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
“It’s when people are tired that they’re the most vulnerable, most open to temptation.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, Touched by an Angel
“I wonder sometimes if the sacrifice I made to have this success is worth it. . . .” ― Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
“As long as it’s all in line with His will,” he said, sounding way more like a preacher than a doctor. “But many times, people ask for something, not because they have a real desire for it, but because they’re asking out of emotions. Emotions should never be the drive behind anyone’s requests because emotions can change in an…” He paused and snapped his finger. “In an instant.” Before I could ask him what he meant, he said, “Good night, Mrs. Hudson. Sweet dreams.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, Touched by an Angel
“They have no idea the fierceness that lurks within your petite frame.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, The Personal Librarian
“I know this life that I've lived is false at its core And while I yearn for another, I'm afraid because of the world we live in.” ― Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
“Be grateful for the moment in Time.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, If Only For One Night
“I want whatever God has for me!” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, If Only For One Night
“Stand Your Ground by Victoria Christopher Murray. In” ― Marie Benedict, The Personal Librarian
“He is in control, but He will give us what we ask for. If all of this was God’s will, then we wouldn’t have to pray for His will to be done.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, Temptation: The Aftermath
“If we truly understood God’s plan for the union between a man and a woman, we’d fight harder. People give up on the husband or wife God has chosen for them too easily. Anyone can walk away, the courage comes in staying and fighting. And if God is in the mix, staying is worth it. Like I said, we just have to understand marriage.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, Temptation: The Aftermath
“Psalms 18:30 and Psalms 34:19.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, Joy
“.. all I've ever wanted for my children was the opportunity soar, no matter their heritage, and to live a life of meaning. That has been my fight. But in our current society with our current laws, it's enough that you succeed, that you are able to follow your passion in your work, that you leave a legacy that will benefit the multitudes - one day, even the colored multitudes.” ― Marie Benedict,Victoria Christopher Murray
“Proverbs” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, Envy
“The etchings are remarkable. As the Pierpont Morgan Library will be if I am placed in the position of librarian. (25)” ― The Personal Historian
“Stand Your Ground by Victoria Christopher Murray. In the pages of this compelling, important award-winning novel about the shooting of a Black teenage boy by a white policeman—told from the perspectives of the boy’s mother and the wife of the policeman” ― Marie Benedict, The Personal Librarian
“The Only Woman in the Room, The Mystery of Mrs. Christie, Carnegie's Maid, The Other Einstein, and Lady Clementine. All have been translated into multiple languages. She lives in Pittsburgh with her family.  Victoria Christopher Murray is an acclaimed author with more than one million books in print. She has written more than twenty novels, including Stand Your Ground, an NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Fiction and a Library Journal Best Book of the Year.” ― Marie Benedict, The Personal Librarian
“father nodded. “Well, getting to know each other means getting to know everything. Family structure, how one was raised—those are important factors.” ― Victoria Christopher Murray, Wrath
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Victoria Christopher Murray

Victoria Christopher Murray is the author of nine Essence bestselling novels, including The Ex Files; Too Little, Too Late; and Lady Jasmine. Winner of the African American Literary Award for Fiction and Author of the Year (Female).She has received numerous a…

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