Contrived Observation Quotes & Sayings

It is my saddest day as an MP when my party brings in a bill which I'm fundamentally opposed to. I'm very sad my party has brought this in without any democratic mandate. — Peter Bone

Being a late bloomer gives you a second chance at life. — Rhyme Devereux

Have I ever really loved anyone at all,
or was it a lightning flash
which made me the shadow of my former self? — Vladimir Holan

The truth is funny. Honest discovery, observation, and reaction is better than contrived invention. — Del Close

In the name of justice there cannot be subjection and in the name of peace there cannot be impunity. — Alvaro Uribe

I want to cover all areas that can be depicted visually. This ranges from fairytales to attempts to enter the abstract and view oneself as a social outcast or someone struggling to stay alive. — Gunter Brus

There was an Old Man of Columbia, Who was thirsty, and called out for some beer; But they brought it quite hot, in a small copper pot, Which disgusted that Man of Columbia. — Edward Lear

To master the piano is to master the universe. — Russell Sherman

It is said that Windham, when he came to the end of a speech, often found himself so perplexed by his own subtlety that he hardly knew which way he was going to give his vote. This is a good illustration of the fallaciousness of reasoning, and of the uncertainties which attend its practical application. — Augustus William Hare

We are free to choose our response in any situation, but in doing so we chose the attendant consequence. If we pick up one end of the stick, we pick up the other. — Stephen Covey

Your thoughts are more real than you are. — Debasish Mridha

Expect nothing and accept everything and you will never be disappointed. — Laurence Overmire

Sometimes a proper thief doesn't just take. He leaves something behind. — Leigh Bardugo

I get the first flight out from anywhere I am because I have to come home to my kids. — Paula Poundstone