Grandmamas Tube Quotes & Sayings

And if a moment exists only in one's perception anyway, then perhaps the rush of feeling he has now is THE MOMENT, and not merely its shadow. — Jess Walter

His own image; no longer a dark, gray bird, ugly and disagreeable to look at, but a graceful and beautiful swan. To be born in a duck's nest, in a farmyard, is of no consequence to a bird, if it is hatched from a swan's egg. — Hans Christian Andersen

There are certain things you don't discuss with Ansel, especially if you don't agree. — Imogen Cunningham

The only truths that are useful are instruments to be thrown away. — Umberto Eco

These various interests are well organized, command more wealth than most modern nations, and are represented in Congress with a strength far greater than is justified in any constitutional or democratic sense. (Modern politics is expensive - power follows money.) — Edward Abbey

It's still horrible to wish the worst on anyone. I'm sure she had her reasons. Maybe people hurt her feelings, the same way I was hurt. A single word can feel like a rock being thrown at you. — Alice Hoffman

deep shit before, — Pete Kahle

Guys are so easy to drive out of your life, especially when their interest in you has mostly been sustained by your blind, naive, hopelessly hopeful interest in them. — Marla Miniano

Days ago, when she faced Khione on the Argo II, Piper had started talking without thinking, following her heart no matter what her brain said. Now she did the same thing. She moved in front of the statue and faced the giant, though the rational part of her screamed: RUN, YOU IDIOT! — Rick Riordan

In theory it was, around now, Literature. Susan hated Literature. She'd much prefer to read a good book. — Terry Pratchett

I'm a huge fan of the films of the '70s and even into the '80s, Sidney Lumet, all those films that used what was going on in people's lives as drama. And not only are you entertained, but hopefully have a greater understanding of your world coming out of it. — J. C. Chandor

The library was one enormous room, with long, high metal shelves and the perfect quiet that libraries provide for anyone looking for an answer. — Lemony Snicket

Metaphysics is the clearing house for all fundamental philosophical problems. — Joseph Alexander Leighton

When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses. — Derek Jeter

There are certain constants in life; the speed of light, freezing point of water, Christians whining... However there are conditions in which the speed of light can be changed and water may not freeze; both require intervention by an outside source; However, whether or not a Christian whines is solely up to them... — Steve C. Roberts