15145 Quotes & Sayings

When I was born, my dad and my mom gave me names, but in Africa, when your child is born, especially close family members can suggest names they want to add on. Maybe your grandmom and your grandpop have something to add to the name of the child. — Dikembe Mutombo

Because remember, the talking about the thing isn't the thing. The doing of the thing is the thing. — Amy Poehler

Willpower is trying very hard not to do something you want to do very much. — John Ortberg

You ought to be thankful a hole heaping lot, for The places and people you're lucky you're not! — Dr. Seuss

Don't ever write a novel unless it hurts like a hot turd coming out — Charles Bukowski

Ringo's chuckle got tangled up with a cough. He tossed back a shot, cleared his throat, and said, Politics, from the Latin. Poly, meaning 'many.' Ticks meaning 'bloodsucking little bastards. — Mary Doria Russell

It hurts," he whispered, his hands falling to his sides. "All the time. Even when I try." Tears warmed my eyes, and I pulled back so I could look at him. "It will stop one day," I said as I gave his shoulders a squeeze. "Even without your trying, and then you'll feel guilty. After that, you'll wake up one morning, remember her, and smile. — Kim Harrison

If you're a writer, reading is part of your job description. — Mark Rubinstein

I've always loved my red wine, and when I'm not working I can open a bottle too many. I love to cook, so it's one for me and one for the casserole. I would consume a bottle of wine on my own of an evening and then literally pass out. — Amanda Donohoe