Oregonians Quotes & Sayings

Oregonians aren't the only ones who recognize the extraordinary service and sacrifice of their state's National Guard. — Ron Wyden

We're like oil and water, only someone put the oil on the bottom and then dumped the water in, so I'm forever trying to get over him while simultaneously going through him as the pieces of me try to connect on the other side. — Lily Paradis

This institution will be based on the illimitable freedom of the human mind. For here we are not afraid to follow truth wherever it may lead, nor to tolerate any error so long as reason is left free to combat it. — Thomas Jefferson

Strangers had small interest in hurting you. That was always done best by your own family and friends. — Robin Hobb

What matters most to me is doing what I was elected to do: help make life better for Oregonians and making America work for working Americans again. — Jeff Merkley

The period western doesn't have a lot to say to most people today. — Edward Norton

Over and over again, I hear from Oregonians that we need real health care reform that provides every American with access to quality, affordable care. — Jeff Merkley

He looks like a ghost, haunted by a life suddenly torn away, and I don't know how to comfort him. — Victoria Aveyard

...the only way to happiness is to find people with whom you can eat, drink and laugh. That is everything — Janice Macleod

Happiness thinks only of itself. — Raymond Radiguet

Jacob cut his gaze to me. I wasn't quiet sure how to convey, /I know we hate him, but based on the circumstances, it was the most logical thing to do/, with a nonverbal signal. I widened my eyes a little. — Jordan Castillo Price

There was a week where I was depressed with the rain, and people were telling me to get a light box. But I live on the 14th floor of an apartment complex, and I see the Broadway Bridge and Mount Hood, and it keeps me such company. And like true Oregonians, I don't carry an umbrella anymore. — Reggie Lee

When I retired, at that time I had a lot of proposals to play in Europe, England, Italy, Spain, Mexico. But I said no, after 18 years I want to rest, because I want to retire. — Pele

The whole island was stained in blood and haunted with the dead. Horror stories lay beneath every square foot of this awful place, and at any time, hidden atrocities might surface like sharks rising from the surf to take a bite out of whatever faith he tried to maintain. — John Dixon

Worse than the feeling of loss that comes with a breakup is the feeling of losing. Loss is a state of emotional injury that you can get past; losing is a feeling of humiliation and defeat that stays fresh. The latter causes most of the problems in the world. If there is another man involved, it is almost impossible not to judge yourself as a failure and see him as an enemy. — Marc Maron