Activestate Ruby Quotes & Sayings

Fine,' she said, using the universal Scottish word for every state of being from 'I'm dying in anguish' to 'I'm experiencing euphoric joy.' 'Fine,' she said. 'I'm fine. — Kate Atkinson

For it is the role of the parent to express his concerns and then take three steps back. Not one, mind you, not two, but three. Or maybe four. (But by no means five.) Yes, a parent should share his hesitations and then take three or four steps back, so that the child can make a decision by herself - even when that decision may lead to disappointment. — Amor Towles

It's funny how aimless a person can feel at times, even when they know God is in control. — Chris Fabry

I've had a lot of fun writing percussion music. It feels quite similar to writing computer music. But I found myself in the role of choreographer in a way, worrying about physical movement and such. — Paul Lansky

Take a look at all the third-world countries that are increasing the so called standard of living. One aspect of this rise in standard of living is the increased consumption of animal products, which directly correlates with the rise in heart disease. — William McNamara

You cannot intellectualize yourself out of obsession. You cannot cure yourself of it. — Nicolas Roeg

In the course of transferring all my CDs to my iPod, I have found myself wandering the musical hallways of my past and reacquainting myself with music I haven't listened to in years. — Susan Orlean

He is a terrible planner, though. So am I. — Linda McCartney

Intellectuals are people who believe that ideas are of more importance than values. That is to say, their own ideas and other people's values. — Gerald Brenan

Art is sanctioned pornography — Stewart Home

Beliefs that are good promote your potential and enhance your unique special qualities. — Deborah Day

Infuse your life with action. Don't wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Make your own hope. Make your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen ... yourself, right now, right down here on Earth. — Bradley Whitford

Do you think what happened here was an exam: if you come through, you get a diploma and safe conduct into the future, or a sign to paint on the door-lintel that will make the plague pass you by? — J.M. Coetzee

How does hanky-panky translate to sex? Who comes up with words like that?"
"Probably people who don't have sex — J.D. Robb

Who doesn't desire his fathers death? — Fyodor Dostoevsky