Newfie Girl Quotes & Sayings

When I look at it now, the whole punk thing is sort of comedy in a weird way. — Simon Cowell

A university is a place where ancient tradition thrives alongside the most revolutionary ideas. Perhaps as no other institution, a university is simultaneously committed to the day before yesterday and the day after tomorrow. — Ronald Reagan

Don't get me wrong - I'm a big fan of things American - but when American people do British stuff, it's so universally dreadful. — Martin Freeman

Self importance is self pride. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Whereas previous generations had to face some unpredictability, current generations are facing unprecedented levels of instability. — Miles Anthony Smith

absurd, but they all looked so grave that she did not dare to laugh; and, as she could not think of anything to say, she simply bowed, and took the thimble, looking as solemn as she could. — Lewis Carroll

Levi unwrapped her scarf and pulled her forward by the tails, briefly pressing his face into the top of her head.
"Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow," he said. — Rainbow Rowell

Prayer is request. The essence of request, as distinct from compulsion, is that it may or may not be granted. And if an infinitely wise Being listens to the requests of finite and foolish creatures, of course He will sometimes grant and sometimes refuse them. — C.S. Lewis

We have that illusion that we are 'deciding' what to make a character do, in order to 'convey our message' or something like that. But, at least in my experience, you are often more like a river-rafting guide who's been paid a bonus to purposely steer your clients into the roughest possible water. — George Saunders

We should seek the greatest value of our action. — Stephen Hawking

Consider how many do not even know your name, and how many will soon forget it, and how those who now praise you will presently blame you. — Marcus Aurelius

[This] is very important to remember when reading or writing or talking or whatever: You are never, ever choosing whether to use symbols. You are choosing which symbols to use. — John Green

He saved me in so many ways. I didn't see it at first. He saved me from certain death. He's the scariest person I've ever met, but for some reason I felt safe with him. Now I'm just a fading star amongst all the bright ones ... All I want is love and all I get is people trying to kill me and take away what peace I manage to find in between. — Michelle Horst