Jewels Pulp Fiction Quotes & Sayings

The saying of John Peale Bishop is worth recalling, that the South excelled in two things which the French deem essential to civilization: a code of manners and a native cuisine. Both are apt to suffer when life is regarded as a means to something else. Efficiency and charm are mortal enemies, and Southern charm indubitably derives from a carelessness about the efficient aspects of life. — Richard M. Weaver

This book is about a salvation that takes place within our unknowing and dissatisfaction, — Peter Rollins

I thought it was going to take a lot more countdowns on the pad. We actually did scrub once, but I figured we'd scrub several times since it's a pretty complicated vehicle. — Robert Crippen

The penalty is death: yet hope of gain Hath lured men to their ruin oftentimes. — Sophocles

As long as I don't end up hosting a skin care commercial with Cher, I'm happy. — Jon Stewart

Those who never philosophized until they met with disappointments, have mostly become disappointed philosophers — Arthur Helps

Some people behave as though they are having an allergic reaction to feelings. — Steve Maraboli

In case you haven't noticed, a large wall is being built around the American people to ensure that they remain prisoner to the drug industry. It's easy to understand why drug makers want to force Americans to buy their products in the United States. Ours is the only industrialized country that doesn't negotiate the prices the drug companies may charge. As a result, a 90-day supply of Fosamax sells for $105 in Canada but $210 here. — Froma Harrop

The Naval Academy is a very prestigious place, and I choose to try it. I got there and darn near didn't pass, just about flunked out the first year, but a commandant by the name of Bush Bringle managed to call me in one day and taught me more about leadership in about 15 minutes than I have learned in the rest of my life. And because of Bush Bringle I regained some faith and confidence in myself, learning I had a little bit more in me than I thought, and I went back to work and finished. — Sam Smith