Dupes Book Quotes & Sayings

We live on a 500-acre ranch, beautiful ranch. — Tanya Tucker

If a man is ambitious for power, he can have no better supporters than the poor: They are not worried about their own possessions, since they have none, and whatever will put something in their pockets is right and proper in their eyes. (Jugurthine War 86.3) — Sallust

A forward critic often dupes us With sham quotations peri hupsos, And if we have not read Longinus, Will magisterially outshine us. Then, lest with Greek he over-run ye, Procure the book for love or money, Translated from Boileau's translation, And quote quotation on quotation. — Jonathan Swift

What fates impose, that men must needs abide; it boots not to resist both wind and tide. — William Shakespeare

Oh, I'm following President Obama on Twitter. I like my black history in 140 characters or less. — Baratunde R. Thurston

One of the most terrifying aspects of publishing stories and books is the realization that they are going to be read, and read by strangers. I had never fully realized this before, although I had of course in my imagination dwelt lovingly upon the thought of the millions and millions of people who were going to be uplifted and enriched and delighted by the stories I wrote. — Shirley Jackson

When you're playing the best player in the world, you've got to play well. — Serena Williams

I have an amino acid missing that you can only get from certain kinds of eggs. So, I've been eating a few eggs. — Bryce Dallas Howard

Conridge leaned across the table and touched Conall's arm. "I wouldn't worry." She motioned toward her husband. "I stabbed him in the leg and set his Mercedes on fire before I agreed to marry him. She just needs time."Conall frowned. "Uh ... thank you? — Shelly Laurenston

I've never written a hard journalism piece in my life. I've never wanted to do that. — Laurence Shames

Thou shalt never wash my feet. — John The Apostle

Since everything is in our heads, we had better not lose them. — Coco Chanel

As part of the National Strategy, the Government should commit itself to the virtual elimination of functional illiteracy and innumeracy. — May-Britt Moser

I have to do things for myself, and if those standards are set high, then it's up to me to pass or fail. — Henry Rollins

Before we can count we are taught to be grateful for what others do. As we are broken open by our experience, we begin to be grateful for what is, and if we live long enough and deep enough and authentically enough, gratitude becomes a way of life. — Mark Nepo