Gambit Darien Quotes & Sayings

Determining when not to overestimate and when not to underestimate is a crucial skill that is not easily acquired. But it's unspeakably important to be able to know when not to underestimate, for example, another person's affections towards you; but then also when not to overestimate the same thing. If only we could all have radar that could tune into these two measures of living, we'd name it something like "humameter" or "give-a-shit-o-meter." Either way, unnamed or named, I've learned that this is among the most important skills accomplishable by mankind. Insecurities should not be allowed to dictate how we determine the amount of value another person has placed on us; fears should not be let in to tell us how much or how little of worth we have in someone else's eyes. — C. JoyBell C.

I've never been able to sit round on my own and play drums, practice in the back room, never been able to. I've always played with other musicians. It's how I play, there's no joy for me in playing on my own, bashing away. I need a bass, a piano, guitar, whatever, and then I can play. — Ringo Starr

And that he, who can dig the Grand Canyon with his pinkie, thinks you're worth his death on Roman timber. Christ is the reward of Christianity. — Max Lucado

If he declares he has none, then we will know that Saddam Hussein is once again ... — Ari Fleischer

We weren't creatures from another planet. We were creatures from Hell. — John Marsden

Don't despair: despair suggests you are in total control and know what is coming. You don't - surrender to events with hope. — Alain De Botton

I belong to a family where I think we're all fairly treated, boys or girls. Although I have to work doubly hard just to be able to be recognised. That meant long hours, but the hard work paid off. — Teresita Sy-Coson

If you worry about the future, and dwell on the past, you can't enjoy the present. — Angie Stanton

I'm going to check on you in the night," he said. "At random intervals of my choosing."
"I figured. — Sara Zarr