Grandfathers Journey Quotes & Sayings

I don't like the idea of talking down to kids. I think I was talked down to, and you rebel against that. — Simon Baker

I want to be in New York. It's the place to be. — Mandy Moore

What the hell. Was he going to bring out a gramophone or Morse code machine too? — Shirley Marr

Our desire to share the gospel takes all of us to our knees, and it should, because we need the Lord's help. — Neil L. Andersen

In a manner akin to the influence of Tiger Woods on the other side of the Atlantic, Thierry Henry has helped kick down a few of the remaining bigoted stereotypes. Through his undisputable class and dignity, Henry has made a deep-seated difference to race relations in this country. Racism will flounder whenever white children grow up with a black man as their hero. That so few comment on Henry's colour is a silent tribute to his impact. — Pete Gill

Prudent men never trusted their luck. But Kennit had long ago decided that a man had to trust his luck in order for it to grow. — Robin Hobb

Well, as you know, I'm really only happy when I'm on stage. — Larry David

You can't reverse fame. You can lose all the money, but you'll never lose people knowing you. — J. Cole

To escape fear, you have to go through it, not around. — Richie Norton

Every book I've written has been a different attempt to understand something, and the success or failure of the previous one is irrelevant. I write the book I want. — Yann Martel

Were on a journey to visit our relatives, our nephews and nieces, and first, second, and third cousins, and the other descendants of our grandfathers, who live on the East side of these truly hospitable mountains, said Thorin, not quite knowing what to say all at once in a moment, when obviously the exact truth would not do at all. — J.R.R. Tolkien

A foolish man enjoys the company of prostitutes;
a wise man enjoys the company of his wife.
The mother of a prudent son will rejoice;
the father of a mindless son will groan. — Matshona Dhliwayo

What if, I never tire of asking, we said 'Secret Council' instead of the archaic and therefore cuddly 'Privy Council'? — Christopher Hitchens

Have you seen Frances?"
He tilted his head to the right. "I believe she's off rooting about in the bushes."
Anne followed his gaze uneasily.
"Rooting?"
"She told me she was practicing for the next play."
Anne blinked at him, not following.
"For when she gets to be a unicorn."
"Oh, of course." She chuckled. "She is rather tenacious, that one. — Julia Quinn