Astonishes Define Quotes & Sayings

When asked what gift he wanted for his birthday, the yogi replied: "I wish no gifts, only presence. — Unknown

She hated him and loved him, longed for him and loathed him, and cursed herself for feeling anything at all — Rick Yancey

Q: Is 30 Rock the most racist show on television? A: No, in my opinion it's NFL football. Why do they portray all those guys as murderers and rapists? — Tina Fey

You can't force your child to go to bed. Well, you can, but it doesn't work. — Monica Potter

Healthy thinking is a habit, just like neurotic thinking is a habit. — Wayne Dyer

The Rosary is a school of Prayer. The Rosary is a school of Faith. — Pope Francis

I am not a professional coach but I believe being healthy inside and out and cleansing your demons ... helps you perform better in business and become a more positive person. — Michelle Mone

It was on the order of coin or stamp collecting; no rational explanation could ever be given. And high prices were being paid by wealthy collectors. — Philip K. Dick

The more a pesticide is used, the greater the chance that the insects targeted will develop immunity to the chemical. Pesticide resistance is not only very common, but it also usually happens rather quickly. Sometimes all it takes is a single generation. Imagine that a group of insects survives the pesticide and is able to reproduce. More likely than not, the offspring will be resistant to the pesticide from birth. Those that are not immune will die, while the strongest will survive. Since many insects reproduce quickly, several generations can be born within months or even weeks. By the time a few generations have passed, all insects are likely to be resistant to the pesticide. This has resulted in stronger pesticides, and new ways of producing pesticides. — Joseph P. Kauffman

As far as types preferring other types, people of the same type can understand each others' perspective very well, but also drive each other crazy because they see their flaws magnified. — Emily Yoffe

Where do the ducks go in the winter? — J.D. Salinger

It's not just other countries in Europe having a say over what we do. It's unelected bureaucrats in Brussels on sort of six-figure, huge salaries telling us how we run our country despite having never stood for an election themselves. — David Cameron

Three more days. That's what Sven always told me. When you think you're at the end of your rope, give it three more days. And then another three. Sometimes you'll find the rope is longer than you thought. — Mary E. Pearson

Repentance is a one-faced Janus, ever looking to the past. — Letitia Elizabeth Landon