Lorico Quotes & Sayings

There were too many problems with wizards and fairies and odd things popping up in the corners of the potato field for anyone to want to invite more supernatural intervention. — T. Kingfisher

To increase desires to an unbearable level whilst making the fulfillment of them more and more inaccessible: this was the single principle upon which Western society was based. — Michel Houellebecq

More than trends, consumers need functionality. Everything needs an element of fashion, but that's more like a spice. — Tadashi Yanai

Some years ago, I was invited to speak in Houston, Texas. They said I was a founder of 'postmodern theatre'. So I said to my office, 'This is ridiculous for me to go and speak about postmodern theatre when I don't know what it means, but ... they're paying me a lot of money, so I'll go.' — Robert Wilson

Having once found the intensity of art, nothing else that can happen in life can ever again seem as important as the creative process. — F Scott Fitzgerald

Men and women are different. I don't think men grow a brain until 26 or even 30. Girls mature a lot quicker. — Cyndi Lauper

When I'm doing an accent, you shouldn't notice it for a while, if I'm doing it right. — Michael Caine

And that love letter you wrote," Rowan added helpfully. "Signing it with another chap's name." Emma Smallwood's eyes widened, and she turned to look at him, brows high. Henry felt his neck heat. His cravat seemed suddenly far too tight. "That's right," Phillip nodded as the memory returned to him. "Pugsworth, was it not?" Julian grinned at Miss Smallwood, clearly enjoying himself. "Did you really think this Pugsworth fellow in love with you?" Heaven help him, Henry hoped she wouldn't burst into disillusioned tears. Not all these years later. And not over Milton Pugsworth. But Miss Smallwood remained her imperturbable self. "Goodness no," she said. "For all his faults, Mr. Pugsworth spelled exceptionally well and had the neatest hand I ever saw. Your brother, on the other hand, never did learn to spell. And I recognized his sloppy scratchings the moment I saw them." Phillip gave her a long look of amused approval. "Bravo, Emma. — Julie Klassen

There comes a point in nearly every book event I've done when a little feminist revolt stirs inside the crowd. — Hanna Rosin

The darkest of men carry the brightest of lights — Joe Putignano

Compared with what we ought to be, we are only half awake. Our fires are damped, our drafts are checked. We are making use of only a small part of our possible mental and physical resources. — William James

We empower ourselves every time we accept responsibility for choosing the thoughts and feelings we act on. — Karan Casey

The question taxpayers keep asking is 'why should we pay for services for those who have broken the law to get here?' They should not, nor should they be forced to be the Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) and School District of the world. This is evidenced in every poll I have seen indicating that every ethnic group is opposed to illegal immigration and supports enforcement of the law. — Michael D. Antonovich