Osbert Hood Quotes & Sayings

Childhood has no forebodings; but then, it is soothed by no memories of outlived sorrow. — George Eliot

Every day is its own infinity, every hour, its own eternity, every minute, its own forever. — Shelly Crane

One exemplary act may affect one life, or even millions of lives. All those who set standards for themselves, who strengthen the bonds of community, who do their work creditably and accept individual responsibility, are building the common future. — John W. Gardner

Political citizenship has progressed, while social citizenship has regressed. — Pierre Rosanvallon

I'm nicer on tax day than I am when I'm on deadline. — Laurie Notaro

See, Don, I have this question, and I hope you'll be honest with me."
He pulled at the end of his eyebrow. "I think you know you can count on my honesty."
"Can I?" I asked with an edge. "All right, then tell me: How long have you been fucking me?"
That caused him to stop tugging his brow. "I don't know what you're saying - "
"Because if I was going to fuck you," I interrupted, "I'd get a bottle of gin, some Frank Sinatra music ... and a crash cart for the heart attack you'd have. But you, Don, you've been fucking me for years now, and I haven't gotten any liquor, music, flowers,
candy, or anything! — Jeaniene Frost

Very good orators, when they are out, they will spit; and for lovers, lacking
God warn us!
matter, the cleanliest shift is to kiss. — William Shakespeare

I'd rather be a Jack-of-all-trades than master of one. If I became an icon, where my whole life was music, I would probably have become a vegetable. I wouldn't be able to have all these talents I have today and be an interesting 'character.' — Dick Dale