2217 Autumn Quotes & Sayings

The Hinkstons expected more of their landlord for the money they were paying her. Rent was their biggest expense by far, and they wanted a decent and functional home in return. They wanted things to be fixed when they broke. But if Sherrena wasn't going to repair her own property, neither were they. The house failed the tenants, and the tenants failed the house. — Matthew Desmond

The effect produced by a short story depends almost entirely on its form. — Edith Wharton

And above all, you should not think of writing as a way of earning your living. If you do, your work will smell of your poverty. It will be colored by your weakness and be as thin as your hunger. There are other trades which you can take up: make boots, not books. — Marquis De Sade

I'm not a believer in predetermined fates, being rewarded for one's efforts. I'm not a believer in karma. The reason why I try to be a good person is because I think it's the right thing to do. If I commit fewer bad acts there will be fewer bad acts, maybe other people will join in committing fewer bad acts, and in time there will be fewer and fewer of them. — Daniel Handler

In my 'Big Dinners' cookbook, I recreated my mother's recipe for crab dip. The creamy dressing for this dip, made with mayonnaise, tomato paste, a touch of honey, sliced chives, lemon juice and zest, horseradish and Tabasco, is reminiscent of Thousand Island dressing. — Tom Douglas

I actually thought and believed that the story would be compelling enough to cause a real sea change in the way Congress reacted to that issue. I thought they would be startled, too. And they weren't. — Al Gore

Oh, so poignant' said Varys. 'And yet, it is truly said that blood runs truer than oaths — George R R Martin

Fact One: Races are won or lost in key moments. Fact Two: Success in the sport is, above all else, about enduring suffering. — Chris McCormack

As bread is the first need of the body, so forgiveness for the soul. — Andrew Murray

There are only 3 things that can make your dreams come true: your thoughts, your words, and your actions. — Mike Dooley

Get over it people, I worked my ass off. — Phil Heath

I may not be the greatest American, but I am a better American than all the people born in Canada that still live in Canada. I wish Justin Bieber were one of those people. — Jarod Kintz