Jeito Quotes & Sayings

The intricacy of plotting a thriller is akin to writing formal poetry. — Julianna Baggott

To make a really effective monster you need to begin with a good man, and tell him lies ... Edward — Kage Baker

Even writing verses from my first album, there were songs that I didn't use because I just felt that they weren't really for me. But I think that happens naturally when you write songs. You're in a different mood in every session. There's so many songs out there that could potentially be used by other artists. — Fleur East

Bill Evans described his tunes as vehicles; they are vehicles for self-expression, or expression of the self. — Kenny Werner

During my youth, the idea of moving from Lebanon was unthinkable. Then I began to realise I might have to go, like my grandfather, uncles and others who left for America, Egypt, Australia, Cuba. — Amin Maalouf

I don't have problems starting writing. I have problems stopping. I'm one of the last dads to arrive at school to collect the kids, because I want to get this paragraph just right. — David Mitchell

Congratulations. You have met your conscience. In my experience, the world is divided between those who have one and those who don't. And the ones with one are divided into those who will act on their conscience and those who won't. Those who will are, I'm afraid, the smallest category. They will *jeito*. It's Brazilian Portuguese. It means to find a way to get something done, no matter what the obstacles. — Jean Ferris

Thousands of geniuses live and die undiscovered - either by themselves or by others. — Mark Twain