Idiosyncratic Phrases Quotes & Sayings

He put Harry's wand back into its box and wrapped it in brown paper, still muttering, "Curious ... curious ... "
"Sorry," said Harry, "but what's curious?"
Mr. Ollivander fixed Harry with his pale stare.
"I remember every wand I've ever sold, Mr. Potter. Every single wand. It so happens that the phoenix whose tail feather is in your wand, gave another feather - just one other. It is very curious indeed that you should be destined for this wand when its brother - why, its brother gave you that scar."
Harry swallowed. — J.K. Rowling

2011 is one of those years that historians are likely to look back on as a 'hinge.' And the truth, at once frightening and exhilarating, is that we don't know yet which way the door will swing. — David Ignatius

Those who attain to any excellence commonly spend life in some single pursuit, for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms. — Samuel Johnson

That is why humans resist life. To be alive is the biggest fear humans have. Death is not the biggest
fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive - the risk to be alive and express what we
really are. Just being ourselves is the biggest fear of humans. We have learned to live our lives trying
to satisfy other people's demands. We have learned to live by other people's points of view because of
the fear of not being accepted and of not being good enough for someone else. — Miguel Ruiz

I think the way you know you love someone is how badly you take it when they're suffering. — Kelly Loy Gilbert

How would you ever learn unconditional love if you were married to someone who met all the conditions? — Paul Washer

Your beliefs don't make you a better person, your behavior does. — Lovely Goyal

Since we must eat to live, we might as well do it with both grace and gusto. — M.F.K. Fisher