Lashleen Quotes & Sayings

That's what culture is based on, the passing down of a certain narrative by imitation. — Bradford Cox

What's the word for a perfectly reasonable fear of annoying idiots? — Cassandra Clare

Habits of action cultivated early in life lay the foundation for unique skill sets able to carve a path beyond the mundane and into the relevant. — Marian Deegan

It would be almost a public service to dangle the alternatives in front of the widow before Miles got her mind all turned inside out like he did everyone else's. But . . . Miles had extracted his word from Ivan, with downright ruthless determination. Forced it, practically, and a forced oath was no oath at all. The way around this dilemma occurred to Ivan between one step and the next; his lips pursed in a sudden whistle. The scheme was nearly . . . Milesian. Cosmic justice, to serve the dwarf a dish with his own sauce. By the time Pym let him out the front door, Ivan was smiling again. — Lois McMaster Bujold

Old reference books are like tree rings. Without them, there'd be no way to know what a tree had lived through. — Jill Lepore

Just shooting you straight, Josie. — Maya Banks

There is a certain enthusiasm in liberty, that makes human nature rise above itself, in acts of bravery and heroism. — Alexander Hamilton

Even popularity can be overdone. In Rome, along at first, you are full of regrets that Michelangelo died; but by and by, you only regret that you didn't see him do it. — Mark Twain

I prayed to trees. This was easier than praying directly to God. There was nearly always a tree nearby. — Sharon Creech