Boomtown Rats Quotes & Sayings

To know an object is to lead to it through a context which the world provides — William James

It was a matter of principle, or perhaps of honour, with Brother Cadfael, when a door opened before him suddenly and unexpectedly, to accept the offer and walk through it. He did so with even more alacrity if the door opened on a prospect of Wales; it might even be said that he broke into a trot, in case the door slammed again on that enchanting view. — Ellis Peters

For me, style is something that I've always loved. It's more than just, "Oh I make this type of music, so I should dress this type of way." But it's very important. On the other hand, if I was on stage in a hoodie and some baggy jeans, it wouldn't give off the same feeling. People appreciate the music, but people want to see the whole visual thing. — Leon Bridges

Thanks for not freaking out," I said.
"Oh, I'm freaking out," Paul promised, his eyes wide. "I just think it's awesome! — Rick Riordan

Regret and fear are twin thieves that rob us of today. — Bob Hastings

You know what I think, Ari? I think Mexicans don't like me. — Benjamin Alire Saenz

I was told to come to this temple. I found it occupied. So I unoccupied it. You're welcome. — Sarah J. Maas

The world is an asylum where the inmates keep the warders in their place. — George Herman

Bastien's gaze dropped to Terri's behind as he followed her out of the office. He was beginning to understand Lucern's fascination with Kate's behind. Not that he found Kate's rear end fascinating, but Terri's? Well, that was another matter. — Lynsay Sands

My being gay is not a social issue; it's a fact. It's not something to be debated. It's a reality. — Jose Antonio Vargas

I've had days when I go in my bedroom for 24 hours at a time. I call them my Cilla Black days, and they're literally black days. It's like the old Boomtown Rats song 'I Don't Like Mondays.' You just want to shut the whole day down. — Cilla Black

The life of the creative man is lead, directed and controlled by boredom. Avoiding boredom is one of our most important purposes. — Saul Steinberg

The meaning of life is life itself. — Bob Geldof

I'd really like to go with you, Agachak. Truly I would ... but I just can't."
"I don't understand. Why not?"
"I'm not allowed to leave home. My mother'd punish me something awful if I did ... "
"But you're the king."
"That doesn't change a thing. I still do what mother says. She tells everybody that I'm the best boy ever when it comes to that."
Agachak resisted a powerful urge to change this half-wit into a toad or perhaps a jellyfish. — David Eddings

She must have a voodoo pussy or something. — K. Bromberg