Pavane Gould Quotes & Sayings

Some people wait so long for their ship to come in, their pier collapses. — John Goddard

Mrs. Trotter made a sincere though wrong sound, while opening her handbag to look for help. — Patrick White

We live in perilous times and at crossroads. On the one hand, we risk our extinction and that of our planet because of the devastating combination of ancient tribal habits and modern technologies that have the ability to obliterate every living being on the planet several times over. On the other hand, we also possess a nervous system through which the universe is becoming self-aware. More than ever, we have the means and insight to create a brave new world in which our current stage of survival of the fittest can evolve to one of survival of the wisest. The road we choose will determine our future. — Deepak Chopra

Kurt Vonnegut speaking to John Irving while Irving was administering the Heimlich maneuver in response to Vonnegut's uncontrollable coughing ... John,stop- I am not choking. I have emphysema. — Kurt Vonnegut

A mind can be overthrown by words; that's the point. What is happening to the brain of a person who uses the passive, who writes, 'Delay should not be allowed to take place' instead of 'Hurry'? The user of the passive verb doesn't want a universe in which responsible agents do their acts. You see? Bad language ultimately is IMMORAL. — Richard Mitchell

I have tremendous faith that there will be greater films to come. — Cary Fukunaga

God made a real good joke
but I am the Best Jokejacket:
Petra Hermans — Petra Hermans

On Wednesday, April 9, 1969, Bush, who was just beginning his second term as a congressman, flew to see the former president at LBJ's ranch at Stonewall, Texas, about 220 miles from Houston. "Mr. President, I've still got a decision to make and I'd like your advice," Bush said. "My House seat is secure - no opposition last time - and I've got a position on Ways and Means. I don't mind taking risks, but in a few more terms, I'll have seniority on a powerful committee. I'm just not sure it's a gamble I should take, whether it's really worth it." "Son," Johnson said, "I've served in the House. And I've been privileged to serve in the Senate, too. And they're both good places to serve. So I wouldn't begin to advise you what to do, except to say this - that the difference between being a member of the Senate and a member of the House is the difference between chicken salad and chicken shit." The former president paused. "Do I make my point? — Jon Meacham

Although you feel tepid, approach with confidence, for the greater your infirmity the more you stand in need of a physician. — Bonaventure

In the land of sour grapes, the half-eaten apple is the queen — Katerina Stoykova Klemer

Nothing would keep him from loving her. She was everything he wanted. She was his. — Lisa Carlisle

We have been poisoned by fairy tales. — Anais Nin

When I don't fancy a man's eyes, I put an arrow through one. — George R R Martin

If you want an active schedule, you have to husband your time so you can act on the things that are important. — Robert Pozen

My office is in a building in midtown Chicago. It's an older building, and not in the best of shape, especially since there was that problem with the elevator last year. I don't care what anyone says, that wasn't my fault. when a giant scorpion the size of an Irish wolfhound is tearing its way through the roof of your elevator car, you get real willing to take desperate measures. — Jim Butcher