Cornelloki Quotes & Sayings

Laziness is the one common deficiency in mankind that blocks the establishment of a perfect world in which everyone leads a happy life. — William Feather

One illusion is as good as another. — Zelda Fitzgerald

Always be prepared if someone asks you what you want for Christmas. Give brand names, the store that sells the merchandise, and, if possible, exact model numbers so they can't go wrong. Be the type who's impossible to buy for, so they have to get what you want. — John Waters

Revision is not the end of the creative process, but a new beginning. It's a chance not just to clean up and edit, but to open up and discover. The energetic prose comes about from all the energy that went into crafting it, I suppose. — John Dufresne

Good sense and good nature are never separated; and good nature is the product of right reason. — John Dryden

The world economy is in a nosedive, and understanding what I call "depression economics" - the weird world you get into when even a zero interest rate isn't low enough, and a messed-up financial system is dragging down the real economy - is essential if we're going to avoid the worst. — Paul Krugman

He lowered his head toward her, so she could feel his breath warm against
her skin, their mouths only inches apart. "You're panting for it, aren't you,
Princess?" he murmured. — Suzanne Enoch

Nadua was stunned by his gentleness; when he looked as though ready to tear the flesh from her throat with his lengthening fangs. — Kiersten Fay

One of my motivations in life is to be a billionaire. — Birdman

In November, some birds move away and some birds stay. The air is full of good-byes and well-wishes. The birds who are leaving look very serious. No silly spring chirping now. They have long journeys and must watch where they are going. The staying birds are serious, too, for cold times lie ahead. Hard times. All berries will be treasures. — Cynthia Rylant

Anybody can change, but they have to want to change. — Marshall Goldsmith

The love-goddess gestured to the fish of the lake below her and they gleefully gave up their scales to clothe her in a glimmering gown. The very ends of her toes dangled like cherries over the water as she drifted toward the beach. Even her pointed finger seemed a welcome sight. With a voice that sounded like the wind though roses, she whispered, 'My boy . . . — I. Wright

No, you've got it all wrong, John." Reading his emotions, she shook her head. "You're not half the male you could be because of what was done to you. You're twice what anyone else is because you survived. — J.R. Ward

Having people be impressed with a house is not a compliment. You don't want them to say, 'What a place!' You want them to sit down and enjoy it. — Robert Denning

It is a profound mistake to imagine mistake to imagine that the art of combination depends only on natural talent, and that it cannot be learned. Every player knows that all (or almost all) combinations arise from a recollection of familiar elements. — Richard Reti