Nickleridge Quotes & Sayings

You really have a thing for books." When I didn't respond, he closed the the laptop without touching it. "It's cute. — Jennifer L. Armentrout

When I pass my name in such large letters I blush, but at the same time instinctively raise my hat. — Herbert Beerbohm Tree

And so, as generally happens, those who have most give least, and those with less somehow make shrift to share. — Geraldine Brooks

I feel that what mathematics needs least are pundits who issue prescriptions or guidelines for presumably less enlightened mortals. — Armand Borel

If certain books are to be termed 'immigrant fiction,' what do we call the rest? Native fiction? Puritan fiction? This distinction doesn't agree with me. — Jhumpa Lahiri

Old Lights include the resurgent fundamentalists in every religion who put a freeze on history and fortify their adherents against the "new dark age" in which they are forced to live. "Back to the Bible," Old Lights shout; "back to the Koran," Old Lights thunder. But not everything Old Lights say is wrong. Much is right. Even a stopped clock is right twice a day, the old adage reminds us. — Leonard Sweet

this book, giving voice to what is so basic among men and women throughout history, I have translated it "the Quester."] — Eugene H. Peterson

I wouldn't mind dispatching all 3 of my room mates vile felines in this apartment. Nasty beasts. I'm just afraid I wouldn't be able to sell "curiosity" as a serial killer. — Geoffrey Hill

I have not collected art. Art collected me. I never found paintings. They found me. I have never even owned a work of art. They owned me. — Edward G. Robinson