Arngrimur Sigurdsson Quotes & Sayings

But a man? He'll make it clear that he stands between his woman and the world, no matter what the consequences are. And then he'll prove it. — Nicole Jacquelyn

There is no evil that does not promise inducements. Avarice promises money; luxury, a varied assortment of pleasures; ambition, a purple robe and applause. Vices tempt you by the rewards they offer. — Seneca The Younger

As if perhaps joy is acceptable for rare moments on the weekend or surprising glimpses of sunsets while on vacation, but it has no real purpose in the real world. — Jon Acuff

To be in theater you have to be a kind of psychologist, for you're always trying to understand character and motives. — John Eldredge

I work for free all the time, as a writer but also as an activist. The decisions we have to make as individuals are really fraught but also can be really wonderful and we're all navigating this reality to the best of our abilities. But, again, I wanted to take a step back and look at the broader context. — Astra Taylor

He'd drop by her place later, see if she was still up. If not, he'd stare at her window, because why not, right? He was stupid with love. No shame in that — Kristan Higgins

Memories of that which we have lost are curious things - weeks, months, even years may pass without recollection of them and then, quite suddenly, something will remind us of a lost friend, or of a favourite possession that has been mislaid or destroyed, and then we think: Yes, that is what I have had and I have no longer — Alexander McCall Smith

The emotional, physical and aesthetic value of a sound is linked not only to the causal explanation we attribute to it but also to its own qualities of timbre and texture, to its own personal vibration. So just as directors and cinematographers (even those who will never make abstract films) have everything to gain by refining their knowledge of visual materials and textures, we can similarly benefit from disciplined attention to the inherent qualities of sounds. — Michel Chion

As the resident dude, Shane was responsible for the acquisition of party favors, like glow-in-the-dark necklaces and drinks. Non-alcoholic drinks for Claire, of course, because I am a stern house mother even if I suck as a role model. — Rachel Caine

The mainstream of literary culture in the U.K. is very averse to writing about technology. — Nick Harkaway

I really believe in the old expression that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. It's through adversity that you find the strength you never knew you had. — Christie Brinkley

Let your words to be a cushion to those who are around you, especially to those who are in a vulnerable state. — Euginia Herlihy

Opportunity is sometimes hard to recognize if you're only looking for a lucky break. — Oliver Cromwell