Perfectionistic Self Presentation Quotes & Sayings

The heart is far more than just another stolidly stupid pump - it is a responsive, dynamic participant in the enterprise of life, capable of adaptation, accommodation, and, to some extent, repair. — Sherwin B. Nuland

We seem to be oil and water."
"More like gasoline and a match. — Mercy Celeste

It was such a paradox for me that the only thing I know how to do is act, but that the first thing I abandoned while writing were the characters. — Bryce Dallas Howard

Fredrika Bimm, what do you think you're doing?"
"Freaking out. Losing my mind. Thinking about snapping your husband's spine. Squashing the urge to vomit. Wishing I had died at childbirth."
"Oh, you say that when you don't get a prize in your Lucky Charms. — MaryJanice Davidson

Our goal in science is to discover universal laws of nature. If one's faith requires one to abandon or ignore natural laws, well, that person is going to have trouble reconciling religion and science. Otherwise, there is no any conflict. — Bill Nye

We must seize every opportunity we can to speak the truth and proclaim peace. Especially now. There's so little time for many. — Francine Rivers

It's neat how money smells nothing like anything in the world except money, just like cardboard. — Augusten Burroughs

It's like getting the Williams sisters to play (tennis) against a man, and they're far better athletes than she (Sorenstam) is. — Vijay Singh

A schedule defends from chaos and whim. It is a net for catching days. It is a scaffolding on which a worker can stand and labor with both hands at sections of time. — Ann Dillard

If reality TV has taught us anything, it's that you can't keep people with no shame down. — LIZ

Pantagruelism is a certain gaitey of the spirit consisting in a disdain for the hazards of fortune. — Francois Rabelais

How do you paint yellow wheat against a yellow sky? You paint it jet black. — Ben Shahn

It is cremated youth. It is all yours
no one gave it to you. — Willa Cather

You guys know I love you, right?" I glance between them, knowing they'll freak, but it has to be said.
They look at each other, exchanging a look of alarm, both of them wondering what could've possibly happened to the girl they once pegged as the Ice Queen.
"Um, okay ... " Haven says, shaking her head.
But I just smile and grasp them both to me, squeezing them tightly as I whisper to Miles, "Whatever you do don't stop acting or singing, it's going to bring you great happiness."
And before he can respond, I've moved on to Haven, knowing I have to get this over with and quick, so I can get Damen to Ava's, but determined to find a way to urge her to love herself more, and that Josh is worth hanging on to for however long it lasts. "You have so much value," I tell her. "So much to give
I just wish you could see how bright your star truly does shine."
"Um, gag!" she says, laughing as she untangles herself from my grip. "Are you okay? — Alyson Noel