Derivando Quotes & Sayings

He was of the opinion... that his ideas were generally misunderstood and distorted even by those who professed to be his disciples. He doubted he would be better understood in the future. He once said he felt as though he were writing for people who would think in a different way, breathe a different air of life, from that of present-day men.

{Von Wright on his tutor, the great philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein} — Georg Henrik Von Wright

Wait? Is she trying to intimidate me? Because if she is ... it just might work. Bitch be scary. — Victoria Scott

In writing a weird story, I always try very carefully to achieve the right mood and atmosphere and place the emphasis where it belongs. — H.P. Lovecraft

Could he be walking in circles? Maybe he would just walk and walk and walk until the warmers and the candy bars ran out and then sit down and never get up again. — Neil Gaiman

If they could keep out of jail for this short stretch, most would go on to be the spine of American society - fixing the cars, working the factories, growing the food and fighting the wars. — Bruce Springsteen

I began working quite young, writing, growing, maturing, always striving to top myself - to make people laugh hard at things they know and believe deep in their hearts to be true. — Bill Hicks

The officers do not beat the men; the officers and men receive equal treatment. Soldiers are free to hold meetings and speak out. Trivial formalities have been done away with and the accounts are open for all to inspect. — Mao Zedong

Your men will not take the hill if you're simply yelling commands from the safety of the rear. — Noel DeJesus

I'd like to have a dog with me. — Aphex Twin

November 11, 1802, I arrived at Judge Patterson's at Lisle. This respectable family treated me with every mark of distinction and friendship, and likewise all the people did the same. I really want for words to express my gratitude. — Deborah Sampson