Dwilene Quotes & Sayings

It has often been said that [ ... ] the Japanese [are] geniuses at taking foreign ideas and adding a unique finishing touch. — Robert Reed

In one and the same fire, clay grows hard and wax melts. — Francis Bacon

That meant that he was in charge in the absence of the senior members of the faculty. And, currently, this being the spring break, they were absent. And so were the students. The University was, therefore, running at near peak efficiency. — Terry Pratchett

Until you realize how easily it is for your mind to be manipulated, you remain the puppet of someone else's game. — Evita Ochel

It's easier in some ways being on the life raft and the other guy's in the boat and you can row alongside and be supportive. In some ways, that's an easier role. — Kyra Sedgwick

While the wider global environment is worrying, we are seeing some positive results in our economic affairs. — Michael D. Higgins

Next time I'll be braver, I'll be my own savior, Standing on my own two feet. — Adele

Just like the body responds with sore muscles when we add mileage, the initial discomfort felt when we listen to the Voice Inside reflects growth. The good news: anxiety initially triggered by listening to our inner dialogue is short-term vs. the unnamed, interminable dread that piggybacks suppression. Even better, we can manage it with self-talk, deep breathing (inherent to running), the Tribe and social support. — Gina Greenlee

The physical characteristics of the child Jesus will always remain a point of discussion. No artist has ever produced a type, nor ever will, that has in it all that the varying minds of all time will acknowledge as complete. — Henry Ossawa Tanner

What is a gentleman? It is to be honest, to be gentle, to be generous, to be brave, to be wise; and possessed of all these qualities to exercise them in the most graceful manner. — William Makepeace Thackeray

She wanted to be buried in a coffin filled with used paperbacks. — Sherman Alexie

Work only on problems that are manifestly important and seem to be nearly impossible to solve. That way you will have a natural market for your product and no competition. — Edwin Land

You only benefit from books if you can give something back to them. What I mean is, if you approach them in the spirit of a duel, so you can both wound and be wounded, so you are willing to argue, to overcome and be overcome, and grow richer by what you have learned, not only in the book, but in life, or by being able to make something of your work. — Sandor Marai

Your baby is smarter than you think. — Josh Malerman

A crumb from God is better than a loaf from the devil. — Matshona Dhliwayo