Atskirai Kartu Quotes & Sayings

Well, when I was very young, maybe 12 years, I began to make investments. — Carlos Slim

He had not spoken to a desirable woman who was not at some level his enemy or a whore since 1944. — Michael Chabon

The teachings of Christianity - from vicarious redemption to the love of enemies, no thought for the morrow need be taken, that no thrift or care or family or society or solidarity is necessary - these are immoral teachings that have done and continue to inflict untold moral and physical harm on our species. And until we outgrow this nonsense, we have no chance of emancipating ourselves. — Christopher Hitchens

How is the government going to get the extra taxes? Out of the rich, or just out of the poor, as usual? — Will Rogers

I'd run straight into a bulkhead trying to walk and receive data at the same time ... — Ann Leckie

The past is all we know of the future. — Barbara Kingsolver

My mother totally protected me as a model. She took me on every look-see, she was there on the set if I wanted her to be. — Brooke Shields

That's one reason wildlife films matter: they're a set of permanent memories we can all share, making real those things we have not seen for ourselves, such as the plight of the albatrosses. In time perhaps this will make us wiser about protecting what we still have, by making it harder for anyone to say, 'I didn't know. — John Aitchison

The process is the goal," Kaden responded innocently, trying not to feel smug. It was about time one of those Shin maxims worked in his favor. — Brian Staveley

She gestured to the nether regions of the body. "For both of us to examine the wound will be more thorough."
"You might be comfortable with such an examination," he said, cutting her a slanted glance, "but I don't believe that I am prepared to witness your comfort with it."
"Coming from the man I encountered in the stable last night, I don't believe that for a moment."

-Ravenna & Vitor — Katharine Ashe

Our teachers are everywhere. Our teachers are right in front of us, and take so many forms. All we need to do is to open our eyes, to be open to and aware of the possibilities. Otherwise, we walk sightless among miracles. — Dani Shapiro

I like doing a challenging class because it makes me more brave in life. My perception of hardships is now completely different. I'm not whining and moaning inside as much. — Ione Skye

Death is never swift ... No matter how those left behind would like to comfort themselves with the thought. -Before Ever After — Samantha Sotto

Sophia thought about the bathrobe more and more. The thing living in it was as quick as lightning but could lie in wait for days without moving. It could make itself thin and slide through a crack in the door, and then roll itself up again and crawl under the bed like a shadow. It didn't eat and never slept and hated everyone, most of all its own family. Sophia didn't eat either, that is, nothing but sandwiches. — Tove Jansson

Connection with gardens, even small ones, even potted plants, can become windows to the inner life. The simple act of stopping and looking at the beauty around us can be prayer. — Patricia R. Barrett