Aloysius Quotes & Sayings

Man can learn a lot from fishing - when the fish are biting no problem in the world is big enough to be remembered. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Hezekiah Pendergast," Constance continued, "was the great-great-grandfather of Aloysius - and a first-rate mountebank. He began his career as a snake-oil salesman for traveling medicine shows and, over time, devised his own 'medicine': Hezekiah's Compound Elixir and Glandular Restorative. — Douglas Preston

An error doesn't become a mistake until you refuse to correct it. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

There are times when silence is the best way to yell at the top of your voice. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Aloysius, you mad or sane today? — Anthony C. Winkler

Before most people start boasting about their family tree, they usually do a good pruning job. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Initiative is to success what a lighted match is to a candle. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

You're never quite sure how you feel about a neighbor until a 'For Sale' sign suddenly appears in front of his house. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

It is knowledge that binds us; shared wisdom from ages past and new wisdom that we should all seek to embrace. Wisdom is our legacy; our refuge from the world of the ignorant and foolish. We chose this path that we might walk open-eyed into the future... undaunted by fear and lies. — Ted Naifeh

Knowledge is power, especially when it is hitched to a workhorse. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

One of the most lasting pleasures you can experience is the feeling that comes over you when you genuinely forgive an enemy - whether he knows it or not. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Time was when the average person could pay as he goes. Nowadays he has to pay as he comes and goes. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

A happy marriage is the world's best bargain. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Nike's the worst counselor in the history of Saint Aloysius, but he's not Pooh. And as much as Pooh is my least favorite of the homies who come to Q's storefront, spending time with him there has reminded me that Pooh isn't just Pooh either. — Sofia Quintero

What's that poem again?" Will, who had been twirling his empty teacup around his fingers, stood up straight and declaimed:
"Each spake words of high disdain,
And insult to his heart's best brother - "
"Oh, by the Angel, Will, do be quiet," said Charlotte, standing up. "I must go and write a letter to Aloysius Starkweather that drips remorse and pleading. I don't need you distracting me." And, gathering up her skirts, she hurried from the room.
"No appreciation for the arts," Will murmured, setting his teacup down. — Cassandra Clare

I can trust you, Jessie, but you're clearly not well enough to go. Which is unfortunate, since Aloysius always had a weakness for a pretty face."
"Even more reason why I should go," said Will. — Cassandra Clare

The greatest weakness of most humans is their hesitancy to tell others how much they love them while they're alive. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

One of the hardest things to teach a child is that the truth is more important than the consequences. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

show us, where it is that we must show God, the poor, — Aloysius Deeney

Tact is the ability to make a person see lightning without letting him feel the bolt. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

The shortest distance between two jokes makes a perfect speech. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

The fellow who says he'll meet you halfway usually thinks he's standing on the dividing line. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

The willingness to trust others even when you know you may be taken advantage of is the cornerstone of becoming civilized. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Praise can be your most valuable asset as long as you don't aim it at yourself. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

One good thing about punctuality is that it's a sure way to help you enjoy a few minutes of privacy. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Charlotte slammed the paper down onto her desk with an exclamation of rage. "Aloysius Starkweather is the most stubborn, hypocritical, obstinate, degenerate - " She broke off, clearly fighting for control of her temper. Tessa had never seen Charlotte's mouth so firmly set into a hard line.
"Would you like a thesaurus?" Will inquired. "You seem to be running out of words. — Cassandra Clare

Say what you feel, because your last breath determines your last speech. — Aloysius Jnr

Knowledge is the best eraser in the world for disharmony, distrust, despair, and the endless physical deficiencies of man. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Temptations, unlike opportunities, will always give you many second chances. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

An atheist is a man who looks through a telescope and tries to explain what he can't see ... — Orlando Aloysius Battista

I have a good mind not to take Aloysius to Venice. I don't want him to meet a lot of horrid Italian bears and pick up bad habits. — Evelyn Waugh

Nothing adds to a person's leisure time like doing things when they are supposed to be done. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

The Sisters of Notre Dame at St. Aloysius Grade School influenced my life tremendously. This was due to the fact that they encouraged you always to make sure that God is the focus of your life, and they didn't allow you to do anything except to the very best of your ability. — Lou Holtz

Patience is never more important than when you are at the edge of losing it. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

The best inheritance a parent can give his children is a few minutes of his time each day. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Dearest Charles
I found a box of this paper at the back of a bureau so I must write to you as I am mourning for my lost innocence. It never looked like living. The doctors despaired of it from the start ... I am never quite alone. Members of my family keep turning up and collecting luggage and going away again, but the white raspberries are ripe. I have a good mind not to take Aloysius to Venice. I don't want him to meet a lot of horrid Italian bears and pick up bad habits. Love or what you will. S. — Evelyn Waugh

A lot of people have asked me about some of the characters that appear in 'Clockwork Prince,' like Aloysius Starkweather and Woolsey Scott. A lot of people like Woolsey Scott, which I was really happy about because he's very fun to write. — Cassandra Clare

Thank God, I'm an atheist. — Michael Aloysius O'Reilly

Her body was tense, her small teeth sunk into her upper lip. Her eyes flashed upward at Aloysius, and he started at what he saw in them.
Pain. It was normal to feel some pain at the bestowing of a Mark, but what he saw in Adele's eyes- was agony. — Cassandra Clare

True love doesn't consist of holding hands, it consists of holding hearts. — Orlando Aloysius Battista

Only what is seen, appreciated, and loved will be missed in its absence which makes humans creatures of habit — Aloysius Jnr

But in philosophy, sometimes the baby ought to go out with the bath water. — Aloysius Martinich