Mockingbird Motif Quotes & Sayings

A Chinese poet many centuries ago noticed that to re-create something in words is like being alive twice. — Frances Mayes

That mysterious change is too subtle and too gradual to be measured by dates. Least of all does the maiden herself know it until the tone of a voice or the touch of a hand sets her heart thrilling within her, and she learns, with a mixture of pride and of fear, that a new and a larger nature has awoke within her. There are few who cannot recall that day and remember the one little incident which heralded the dawn of a new life. — Arthur Conan Doyle

Dying's easy." Illyan's drawn features grew distant. How much did he remember of his agonized pleading to Miles for an easy death, so few weeks ago? "Living's hard. Let the son of a bitch stand his court-martial. Every last eternal minute of it. — Lois McMaster Bujold

Violence, even well intentioned, always rebounds upon oneself. — Lao-Tzu

This attitude is basic human nature. We'd rather look outward and blame others for ills that befall us than point the finger at ourselves. — Amish Tripathi

I loved her; we were happy; I miss her. She didn't love me; we were unhappy; I miss her. — Julian Barnes

Improvement in one area often adversely affects another area, and striving for perfection in one may lead to failure in another. — Stephen F. Rosenstiel

In my opinion, the only real asset one has is one's reputation, right? I mean, any company and institution can go belly up at any time. But if you have a good reputation, you know, you can usually find somebody who can - who thinks they can use what you have to offer. — Eric Betzig