318 Detroit Quotes & Sayings

It occurs to me that we crush insects beneath our feet, miracles of creation too, beetles, worms, cockroaches, ants, in their various ways. — J.M. Coetzee

When I die, I'll probably climb out of the coffin and play the organ at my own funeral! — Rick Wakeman

Suspicion cleaves to the dark side of things. — Publilius Syrus

In becoming archaeologists of the world of our mothers, we are trying to retrieve the female past and to invent a future. — Louise Bernikow

This effort notwithstanding, however, certain British institutions were not be trifled with: "Sent hands to tea at 3:30 with Indefatigable to go to tea after us," Kennedy recorded in his action report. By 3:45 p.m., Goeben and Breslau were pulling away into a misty haze; at 4:00, Goeben was only just in sight against the horizon. Dublin held on, but at 7:37 p.m. the light cruiser signaled, "Goeben out of sight now, can only see smoke; still daylight." By nine o'clock, the smoke had disappeared, daylight was gone, and Goeben and Breslau had vanished. At 9:52 p.m., on Milne's instructions, Dublin gave up the chase. At 1:15 a.m., a signal from Malta informed the Mediterranean Fleet that war had begun. — Robert K. Massie

Are dreams perhaps the soul's memories of the body, — Jose Saramago

Everyone needs to prove they're strong. The truly strong only have to do it once. — Kit Rocha

Here's the thing: You rescue us every day in small, quiet ways, so why not in this way? Let us into your mystery, tell us how you would like to be loved, show us how to see you, really see you. — Chris Abani

We fail to move beyond what is safe, we abandon our dreams in favor of what is sure rather than strive for what is best for us. — Joan D. Chittister

When we stopped in front of it and turned off the engine, we heard music coming from inside - jazz. It sounded sophisticated and lonely. We — Denis Johnson

I understand the process of politics and the game of television. — John Sununu

No design works unless it embodies ideas that are held common by the people for whom the object is intended. — Adrian Forty

I need a break. I've been working for about a year and a half. I think I'd like to go to Pakistan. — Mia Kirshner