Defeatism Synonyms Quotes & Sayings

If to the viewer's eyes, my world appears less beautiful than his, I'm to be pitied and the viewer praised. — Rockwell Kent

When I read obituaries I always note the age of the deceased. Automatically I relate this figure to my own age. Four years to go, I think. Nine more years. Two years and I'm dead. The power of numbers is never more evident than when we use them to speculate on the time of our dying. — Don DeLillo

Perseverance is the bridge between talent and genius. — Matshona Dhliwayo

I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your g wonderful deeds. — Anonymous

Half the world is redoing its kitchens, the other half is starving. — Don DeLillo

After all, one travels in order for things to happen and change; otherwise you might as well stay at home. — Nicolas Bouvier

All men were liars and he was no doubt no different - only one tongue and more tales than the dog pound. — Richard Flanagan

Really, Ma'am," said Mr. Lovel, colouring, "if one was to mind every thing those low kind of people say, one should never be at rest for one impertinence or other; so I think the best way is to be above taking any notice of them. — Fanny Burney

Something what attract our attention and eyes will remain in our
memory. — Jan Jansen

It was about the preciousness of that, and how they viewed those birds as art, as something valuable. I didn't care one way or another back then, but now, thinking about my grandparents - who are still alive but getting older - I see the birds as sort of time capsules. Now I go home during the holidays and they hold a lot of weight in terms of nostalgia and memory. Now they mean everything. — Nick Cave

I was at a bar nursing a beer. My nipple was getting quite soggy. — Emo Philips

One who has great love has great power. — Matshona Dhliwayo

source of profound irritation. "Ed, mate! And little, hmmm . . . It's your first day at school too, isn't it?" Nathan could never be bothered to remember Madeline's children's names. He held up his palm for a high five with Fred. "Gidday, champ." Fred betrayed her by high-fiving him back. Nathan kissed — Liane Moriarty