Islanders News Quotes & Sayings

I think most paintings are a record of the decisions that the artist made. I just perhaps make them a little clearer than some people have. — Chuck Close

At its most basic the democratic contract is a simple one: the right to vote comes with a responsibility to society, through tax payments and citizenship. — Lucy Powell

I have immense admiration for the writer/directors and director/actors who just seamlessly do both jobs at the same time. — Jim Piddock

Sometimes instinct isn't fancy. — Shannon Hale

Some of us will admit to a simple fascination with the inner world for its own sake, a fascination with no further goal than the thrill of discovery, the pleasure of engaging the mysterious, dark ground of our own nature. — Sandra Lee Dennis

Oh deaf Gog, no, stop!"

Fumblefoot gave her a reproachful look. Stop what?

"I have broken into an enchanted manor house and my pony has crapped on the floor. Oh God. — T. Kingfisher

I'm a big fan of rocky girls. I love Hayley Williams and the lead singer from Tonight Alive. — Ashton Irwin

The blessed Paul argues that we are saved by faith, which he declares to be not from us but a gift from God. Thus there cannot possibly be true salvation where there is no true faith, and, since this faith is divinely enabled, it is without doubt bestowed by his free generosity. Where there is true belief through true faith, true salvation certainly accompanies it. Anyone who departs from true faith will not possess the grace of true salvation. — Fulgentius Of Ruspe

Wind power is a green mirage of the worst kind. — Hendrik Tennekes

Now her eyes meet mine like green lightning-they are green, these eyes of hers, whose power is so indescribable-green, but as are precious stones, or deep unfathomable mountain lakes. — Leopold Von Sacher-Masoch

I want to be remembered as a guy who tried his best and did his best. — Art Modell

My Savior and Redeemer, help me to take Your yoke upon Me and learn from You, for You are gentle and humble in heart, and I will find rest for my soul (Matt. 11:29). — Beth Moore

Since the world is ending," Peter quoted from behind us, "why not let the children touch the paintings? — Ben Lerner

He also suggests "No-Talk Thursdays," one day a week in which employees aren't allowed to speak to each other. — Susan Cain

it's pretty well impossible to create a better life if you're not prepared to have some uncomfortable feelings. However, — Russ Harris