Hermie A Common Quotes & Sayings

I think it's a fallacy to say that a good book sells itself. It doesn't happen. I'm a voracious reader and I can give you a long list of books which should have been best sellers but they aren't. How can you buy a book if you haven't heard of it? — Amish Tripathi

I always thought the joy of reading a book is not knowing what happens next. (Leonard Shelby, Memento) — Christopher Nolan

With so much reading ahead of you, the temptation might be to speed up. But in fact it's essential to slow down and read every word. Because one important thing that can be learned by reading slowly is the seemingly obvious but oddly underappreciated fact that language is the medium we use in much the same way a composer uses notes, the way a painter uses paint. I realize it may seem obvious, but it's surprising how easily we lose sight of the fact that words are the raw material out of which literature is crafted. — Francine Prose

I find rest for my soul in arms of the Saviour. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Can anyone be utterly without thoughtfulness? The answer is yes. — Philip Roth

The horns of a rabbit do not inherently exist because they do not exist at all. The mere realization of their non-existence reveals that the horns of a rabbit do not inherently exist; therefore, the non-inherent existence of the horns of a rabbit is not an emptiness. An emptiness is not understood through realizing the mere non-existence of an object; it is known through comprehending in an existent object the absence of the quality of inherent or objective existence. — Jeffrey Hopkins

He
was taught by the river. Incessantly, he learned from it. Most of all,
he learned from it to listen, to pay close attention with a quiet heart,
with a waiting, opened soul, without passion, without a wish, without
judgement, without an opinion. — Hermann Hesse

All I want to do is pretend nothing is wrong and avoid it all, for eternity, but I know I can't. — Amanda Grace

No need to explain. Life is short, baby girl. You take every little piece of happiness you can get. — Lexi Blake

We found a water pipe, tied the flag to it and put it up. Then all hell broke loose below. Troops cheered, ships blew whistles, some men openly wept. — Charles Lindbergh

{Lucy} knew other things too, more important non-school things. She knew that when grown-ups lowered their voices it meant you had to listen harder. — Jodi Picoult

Hugh Grant is the main man. He's the number one romantic comedy man in the world. — Sam Elliott