Jacobine De Brauw Quotes & Sayings

Having faith when life is wonderful is one thing; faith in the dark, ugly, horrible times is on a whole different level. — Abby Rike

And even if she isn't - even if by some miracle, she survived the escape and has been squeezing out a living in the Wilds - she would never join forces with the resisters. She would never be violent or vengeful. Not Lena, who used to practically faint when she pricked a finger, who couldn't even lie to a teacher about being late. She wouldn't have the stomach for it. — Lauren Oliver

The self is a
self-made
Procrustean bed
of little comfort — Ulf Wolf

If you grant asylum to so many refugees, your house may be sacked sooner by the soldiers; I see that clearly. The question is, however, whether, because of this danger, you should refuse to practice such a beautiful virtue as charity. — Vincent De Paul

You cannot cast a vision that has not cast a spell over you. — Derwin L. Gray

Women watched for the spectacular performances of the men , and there can be no reasonable doubt that the presence of an audience is a very important factor in shaping the men's behavior. In fact, it is probable that the men are more exhibitionistic because the women admire their performances. Conversely, there can be no doubt that the spectacular behavior is a stimulus which summons the audience together, promoting in the women the appropriate behavior. — Gregory Bateson

Speak not in high commendation of any man to his face, nor censure any man behind his back; but if thou knowest anything good of him, tell it unto others; if anything ill, tell it privately and prudently to himself. — William Burkitt

When I was young I would spend more money than I should with my credit card but my father cut it off, so I had to find creative ways of making money. — Carmen Busquets

Still may syllables jar with time,
Still may reason war with rhyme,
Resting never! — Ben Jonson

He wasn't good. He was a goddamn cruel bastard. — V. Theia

Whatever arises from a just situation by just steps is itself just. — Robert Nozick