Grasemere Quotes & Sayings

However, frat-boy humor is funny and it always will be. — Craig Kilborn

I make no apology for writing in nature's age-old and unaging language, of whose images we build our paradises, Broceliande and Brindavan, the Forest of Arden, Xanadu, Shelley's Skies, or even Wordsworth's Grasemere, which can be found on no map. — Kathleen Raine

I thought Donald Trump approach on Brexit was a fascinating window into how he thinks.
His basic point was that [David] Cameron should resign because he didn't read the public mood on the issue right. And that Boris Johnson should be the next prime minister because he did. That's a very different definition of leadership than many politicians have. Or at least say they have. — Christopher Michael Cillizza

The road was icy as it was, but Rudy put on the extra coat, barely able to contain a grin. It ran across his face like a skid. — Markus Zusak

I have two young girls, 8 and 10. They really keep me young. — Dino De Laurentiis

What are you doing here, Carrington? I didn't expect you today." "I came to see if Miss Sullivan would care to go for a drive," Carrington said, turning hopeful eyes toward Addie. Her cheeks grew pink. "I'm flattered, Mr. Carrington, but I'm sorry to say I must decline. Edward needs me, and I have other work I must attend to." Carrington huffed and turned to John. "You surely aren't going to work Miss Sullivan all the time, young man." "Of course not. She's welcome to take off any afternoon she pleases, and one whole day a week," John said, glancing at Addie. "Just please clear it with me, Miss Sullivan." "You're very generous," Addie said, standing. "Thank you for your offer, Lord Carrington, but I'm going to be much too busy for the next few weeks for a social life. I need to devote all my free time to Mrs. Eaton's wardrobe. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to tend to Edward. — Colleen Coble

Look in, and see Christ's chosen saint In triumph wear his Christ-like chain; No fear lest he should swerve or faint; His life is Christ, his death is gain. — John Keble

By the time she was fifteen, the age she was the day of the shipwreck, opinions by the dozen landed in each hollow track left by her feet. — Jodi Lynn Anderson

I think all great innovations are built on rejections. — Louise Berliawsky Nevelson

This was how Dinocrates, recommended only by his good looks and dignified carriage, came to be so famous. But as for me, Emperor, nature has not given me stature, age has marred my face, and my strength is impaired by ill health. — Vitruvius Pollio

You must be in tune with the times and prepared to break with tradition. — James Agee

A choice is an act of god, malevolent or loving is your will, free until conflicting with others who share this power, a true collision of good and evil. — K.R. Royal

I eventually realized that some of us carry a lot and some of us not so much. And it changes at different times of our lives. If your shopping cart is too full, is more than you can maneuver through life, then it's not my place or anyone else's place to say you should've been stronger, been able to carry more. — David Lozell Martin

When a shy person smiles, it's like the sun coming out. — Anita Diamant

Why does man kill? He kills for food. And not only food: Frequently there must be a beverage. — Woody Allen

You might as well aim high. Why shoot yourself in the foot when you can shoot yourself in the head? — William Shatner