Hermas Grayless Quotes & Sayings

The right attitude toward any negative state begins with understanding that its only authority over you is a direct reflection of your attitude towards it. — Guy Finley

Quart of whiskey a day for months working hard on a long poem. Wife hiding bottles, myself hiding bottles. Murderous and suicidal. Many hospitalizations, many alibis. — James Taylor

No one was interested in Malabo - this was why the people in the village must have suspected him of having a deeper motive for visiting. He wanted something from them - why else would he come all this way to live in a hut? Altruism was unknown. Forty years of aid and charities and NGOs had taught them that. Only self-interested outsiders trifled with Africa, so Africa punished them for it. — Paul Theroux

I haven't frequented a nail salon in a long time. — Hope Davis

Avery rose, trailing a finger around the center island as he walked toward Kane. He kept his gaze focused on his husband, trying to figure out why the man was okay with a change of plans this year. He wrapped his arms around Kane from behind and kissed his neck before he answered. "I've always wanted to go to Aspen for the holidays." "I know. I think it's the perfect time," Kane stated, leaning his head back to look at Avery. — Kindle Alexander

It was something he had always done - moved apart, so he could be alone and think things or a little. — Larry McMurtry

In interviews with dozens of black advisers, friends, donors and allies, few said they had ever heard Mr. Obama muse on the experience of being the first black president of the United States, a role in which every day he renders what was once extraordinary almost ordinary. — Jodi Kantor

Ask very pointed questions. Sharp as sword blades, or laser blasts, if you catch my meaning. — Michael Monroe

the attempt to become a compassionate human being is a lifelong project. — Karen Armstrong