Altalena Quotes & Sayings

A civil tongue speaks the language of masters. An uncivil tongue reveals character flaws of its master. — John R. Dallas Jr.

In His boundless love God permits the atheist to live. — Mahatma Gandhi

It was still dark when Jack left on Friday morning. He sat beside me on the bed and pulled my sleeping body upward, holding me. I awakened with a murmur, and he held my head in one hand, long fingers cupping firmly around my skull. His rich baritone was soft in my ear. "You do what you have to. I won't stand in the way. But when I come back, you're not shutting me out, you hear? I'm going to take you somewhere . . . a nice long vacation . . . and we're going to talk, and I'm going to hold you while you cry until you feel better. And we'll get you through this." He kissed my cheek and smoothed my hair, and lowered me back to the mattress. — Lisa Kleypas

I really shine in front of prominently Jewish crowds. Normally I really beat myself up, but as far as Jewish audiences go, I'm at the top of my game. — Gary Gulman

Just believe what God says that Jesus has done for you...
spirit, soul, and body --
think about it, talk about it,
sing about it, shout about it,
and the praise cure has begun. — Lilian B. Yeomans

I don't think anyone wants a reader to be completely lost - certainly not to the point of giving up - but there's something to be said for a book that isn't instantly disposable, that rewards a second reading. — John M. Ford

The ability to forget a sorrow is childhood's most enchanting feature. — Phyllis McGinley

To be completely honest with oneself is the very best effort a human being can make. — Sigmund Freud

He leaned a fraction closer. "My lovers have always been warrior women. Strength intrigues me."
She refused to let him play with her like this, even if her body disagreed. Vehemently. "Do knives intrigue you, too? Because touch me and I will cut you up. I don't care if you throw me off the nearest balcony. — Nalini Singh