1160 Quotes & Sayings

Words become meaningless, the mind cuts itself off from reality for a little while, a necessary breathing space until one is ready to cope. — Jack Higgins

The way I think of my work is that I have to think up the way to tell a story, starting from scratch. The changes in the industry concern me in a general way because I think civilization is doomed. — Aleksandar Hemon

Our language places us in a cultural continuum, linking us to the past, and showing our meanings also to future fellow-speakers. — Nicholas Ostler

Surrender is a positive, healthy state. Being a surrendered person does not mean one is beaten down and so hopeless he or she has "given up." It's quite the contrary. — Judith Orloff

Sense will always have attractions for me. — Jane Austen

Undervaluations caused by neglect or prejudice may persist for an inconveniently long time, and the same applies to inflated prices caused by over-enthusiasm or artificial stimulants. — Benjamin Graham

It is as if we are trapped in a never-ending game, our lives hinging on the roll of a dice or the turn of a card. — Richard A. Knaak

Physical beauty is like athletic skill: it peaks young. — Nancy Etcoff

I don't care where you are, but the fans only remember your last time at bat. — Mike Ditka

Don't fight fair; don't worry what you look like," Joshua continued. "Do whatever you have to do to stop our enemy, no holds barred."
"Like a sale at Loehmann's," Brynne said. — Cate Tiernan