Famous Donna Paulsen Quotes & Sayings

All talk of method and style seemed suddenly trivial; I became interested in meaning. I wanted to say something musically about life and living. — Ellen Taaffe Zwilich

Though she could not see his shadowed eyes clearly, she sensed an emptiness in there that matched the controlled composure of his other features. It chilled her. — Caragh M. O'Brien

I learned how to believe in myself. Learned how to set goals, you know, self help books man. I just read every single one I can get a hold of, and I still do. — Drew Carey

It is my belief that the writer, the free-lance author, should be and must be a critic of the society in which he lives. ... That is all I ask of the author. To be a hero, appoint himself a moral leader, wanted or not. I believe that words count, that writing matters, that poems, essays, and novels - in the long run - make a difference. If they do not, then in the words of my exemplar Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, the writer's work is of no more importance than the barking of village dogs at night. — Edward Abbey

I'm sorry that it was this way, Mom. Not sorry like an apology. I'm sorry as in sorrow. — Joseph Fink

The jukebox changed to Elvis's "Don't Be Cruel," and Tinsley smiled her patented Carmichael smile, the one that seemed to say, I'm holding all the cards, but be honored that I've let you play. — Cecily Von Ziegesar

To heal the breach between the rich and the poor, it is necessary to distinguish between justice and charity. — Pope Pius X

Any negotiation has a limit.
Otherwise, war is irrelevant. — Toba Beta

We have one life and we should cherish it and make it the best we can. — David Morrissey

Because I think I might want to kiss her. And touch her. A lot. Like, everywhere. — Colleen Hoover

All my life, I've wanted to write a book inspired by my relationship with my grandfather. Basically, my grandfather was a guy who everybody in the family regarded as disagreeable at best. But I loved him intensely. He was wonderful to me. — Scott Turow

As far as talent goes, we had pretty much everything, and I think that's why this year was so successful. — Carrie Underwood