Narratological Theory Quotes & Sayings

If you could see your whole life laid out in front of you, would you change things? — Ted Chiang

I am not a person of faith. I'm a Catholic. I was brought up Catholic, but I'm not a church-going sort of girl. I'm very spiritual. I pray every night. I believe in Heaven and Hell, but I'm not a person that goes to church, like, every Sunday. — Cristina Saralegui

It occurs to me that my thinking has been faulty: we do not feel God's absence. We feel the absence of all that is lost to God, that which has set itself apart and refuses to return, believing itself to be in exile. — K.J. Bishop

Ellie swallowed hard, heat rising in her face. Within hours, she and Collin had gone from kissing in the rain to nearly strangers.
What changed? — Tracy March

Be still, and know that I am God'. We must not interpret that 'Be still' in a sentimental manner. Some regard it as a kind of exhortation to us to be silent; but it is nothing of the sort. It means, 'Give up (or 'Give in') and admit I am God. God is addressing people who are opposed to Him — D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones

I often talk with other actors about that time when you've just finished a job, because I think you do take on the characteristics of some of the characters you play. Sometimes it can be a great thing and sometimes it's a bit haunting because you're not quite sure how to leave it on set. My dad talks about it as being 'de-personalised.' — Ben Barnes

Your mother loved you. Do you understand? She loved you. She still loves you. She wanted you to be safe. — Lauren Oliver

Her knees quivered under her weight as the terror gripped her. No, she decided, she wouldn't scream. If this boy, this monster that she loved, needed to taste her blood and her flesh, then she would accept it. She would offer it to him freely. He wouldn't have to take her with a fight. She'd already pledged her heart to him. And so her heart would be his in any way he needed it. — Willa Jemhart

The ideal companion in bed is a good book. — Robertson Davies

It's hard to say no to your kid. It's hard for them to stomp off and not be happy with you for an hour. — Martina Mcbride