Dampened Spirits Quotes & Sayings

People's reactions to opera the first time they see it is very dramatic; they either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul. — J. F. Lawton

We are all echoes of one another, Raami — Vaddey Ratner

Enthusiasm produces the most cruel disorders in human society; but its fury is like that of thunder and tempest, which exhaust themselves in a little time, and leave the air more calm and serene than before. — David Hume

This was the first thing I ever said, "All right, I'm gonna try to do the very best I can." Instead of doing this, "All right, I'll work at like three-quarters speed, and then I can always figure that if I just hadn't been a fuckup, the book coulda been really good." You know that defense system? You write the paper the night before, so if it doesn't get a great grade, you know that it could've been better.
And this worked
I worked as hard as I could on this. And in a weird way, you might think that would make me more nervous about whether people would like it. But there was this weird
you know like when you work out really well, there's this kind of tiredness that's real pleasant, and it's sort of placid. — David Lipsky

When a fight comes at ye, it's not going to ask if you're in shape for it! Ye have to be ready whenever it comes, and the day I'm not ready for a fight is the day I'm dead! — Kevin Hearne

Thank you. I realize my methods have dampened your spirits somewhat, but in the long run you will not regret it."
She did not answer, simply preceded him to the door of her room.
"You look very nice tonight, Claire. May I say that that color suits you admirably."
The door closed in his face. — Shelley Adina

The Lord God is a sacred helper. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I love the right words. I think economy and precision of language are important. — Chelsea Clinton

The rain probably dampened the spirits of those that decided not to come. But the people who were here didn't know it was raining because they were having so much fun. — Chris Messina