Okkervil Quotes & Sayings

Job had to come to accept the freedom of God to not rescue him when he wanted. Job expressed his anger and dissatisfaction with God, and God rewarded his honesty. But Job did not "make God bad," in his own mind. In all of his complaining, he did not end his relationship with God. He didn't understand God, but he allowed God to be himself and did not withdraw his love from him, even when he was very angry with him. This is a real relationship. — Henry Cloud

I declare that I am a spiritual being, an essential and eternal part of the Soul of Humanity, one and indivisible. I declare that I am a human being, whose rights and security ultimately depend on assuring the human rights of all people of Earth. I declare that I am a child of the Earth, with the will and awareness to work for goals that benefit the entire community of Earth on Earth. I declare that I am a healer, with the power and purpose to heal the many forms of divisions and conflicts that exist on Earth. I declare that I am a protector, with the knowledge and responsibility to help Earth recover her natural harmony and beauty. I declare that I am an activist in service to the world, with the commitment and the ability to make a positive difference in my society. — Ilchi Lee

If there were such a thing as an inter-city thieving contest, Ankh-Morpork would bring home the trophy and probably everyone's wallets. — Terry Pratchett

It is almost impossible to state what one in fact believes, because it is almost impossible to hold a belief and to define it at the same time. — William Carlos Williams

The hardest bit of information to extract is the first piece. — Robert Ferrigno

Top results are achieved only through pain. But eventually you like this pain. — Juha Vaatainen

Embrace good smells. No cost, no calories, no energy, no time - a quick hit of pleasure. — Gretchen Rubin

Do not be content with the old anointing. It is essential to a more holy and happy life ... that you seek to be anointed with new oil. Do not be satisfied with past experiences. [ ... ] Seek to have a new revelation of Christ to your soul. Seek the renewed application of His precious blood to your conscience. Oh, seek the fresh oil! — Octavius Winslow

Sometimes one must choose whether to be kind or honorable," he said. "Sometimes one cannot be both. — Cassandra Clare

Accord dissolves but blame is impossible to assign, leading to malaise, confusion and a vacuous resentment. — Steven Erikson

Ky watches me with that look in his eyes, the one sad and full of love at the same time, the one he gives me when he knows something I don't, something he thinks has been stolen from me. — Ally Condie

Many opportunities are missed, since we fail to give it a try. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The great are like the sun; even when hidden from the world they still shine. — Matshona Dhliwayo

My favourite job hands down - and I think I can speak for everyone involved - was 'Breaking Bad.' — Aaron Paul

Words are our most inexhaustible source of magic. — J.K. Rowling