Faurschou Museum Quotes & Sayings

The thought of abandoning his friend to save himself was never an option. He collapsed, pushing even closer to Raimie. Pressing his lips against his friend's ear, he whispered, "As good a day to die as any." He would defend them until his end. — Wendy Owens

Ere man's corruptions made him wretched, he Was born most noble that was born most free; Each of himself was lord; and unconfin'd Obey'd the dictates of his godlike mind. — Thomas Otway

A man can look upon his life and accept it as good or evil; it is far, far harder for him to confess that it has been unimportant in the sum of things. — Murray Kempton

Reyes Farrow. Because perfection is a dirty job, but someone has to do it. — Darynda Jones

Hoover Dam," Thalia said. "It's huge."
We stood at the river's edge, looking up at a curve of concrete that loomed between the cliffs. People were walking along the top of the dam. They were so tiny they looked like fleas.
The naiads had left with a lot of grumbling - not in words I could understand, but it was obvious they hated this dam blocking up their nice river. Our canoes floated back downstream, swirling in the wake from the dam's discharge vents.
"Seven hundred feet tall," I said. "Built in the 1930s."
"Five million cubic acres of water," Thalia said.
Graver sighed. "Largest construction project in the United States."
Zoe stared at us. "How do you know all that?"
"Annabeth," I said. "She liked architecture."
"She was nuts about monuments," Thalia said.
"Spouted facts all the time." Grover sniffled. "So annoying."
"I wish she were here," I said. — Rick Riordan

I go short and sweet on the engagement. I did have a longish engagement, but I think short and sweet is best. — Leelee Sobieski

The child is not a prisoner of its inheritance; it holds its inheritance as a new creation which its future actions will unfold. — Jacob Bronowski

Virtually every war fought since the Act of Union had gone badly at some stage, but before 1783 none had ended in defeat. Nor would any major war in which Britain was involved after this date end in defeat. Those who are curious about this country's peculiar social and political stability probably need look no further than this for essential cause. — Linda Colley

I can accept failure but cannot accept trying — Michael Jordan

What I had later learned was that the FBI knew I was going to New York a couple days after the raid. — Sherman Austin

pants. Juni looks at me and grins shakily. "I wanted to be a vet — Darren Shan

I find that all great directors, and I would include Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood in that, they have great confidence. And with great confidence comes great freedom for the actor. — Amy Ryan

Without you, I am nothing. — Karina Halle