Pethick Quotes & Sayings

There are only two forces that can withstand the force of the war's spirit when it seizes upon the world. The one is the force of an independently thinking, free, and articulate democracy. The other is the force of an instructed and enlightened public opinion. — Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Baroness Pethick-Lawrence

It has been claimed that the aim of the present war is to end war. But war cannot end war, neither can militarism destroy militarism. — Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Baroness Pethick-Lawrence

Prostitution.' He enunciates the word clearly, gazing directly into her eyes, knowing, God damn it, that he is being cruel. In the back of his mind, a kinder William Rackham watches impotently as his wife is penetrated by that single elongated word, its four slick syllables barbed midway with t's. Agnes's cameo face goes white as she gulps for air. — Michel Faber

It's not a natural process, 'American Idol,' but it does great things for the people that are on that show. If you don't walk away from it with some kind of positive outlook or find an opportunity to come from it, then I feel like that's a choice. — Crystal Bowersox

Damn my fish,' the boy said and he started to cry again. — Ernest Hemingway,

The great cosmic illusion is a hierophany ... One is devoured by Time, not because one lives in Time, but because one believes in its reality, and therefore forgets or despises eternity. — Mircea Eliade

I've never really been concerned about being typecast, for me it's just about enjoying my work and being very professional in taking things on. — David Boreanaz

Love reduces the complexity of living. It amazes me that when Henry walks towards the cafe table where I wait for him, or opens the gate to our house, the sight of him is sufficient to exult me. No letter from anyone, even in praise of my book, can stir me as much as a note from him. — Anais Nin

Siri let out a silent puff of air. If he'd had a wife like this he would certainly have shot her long ago. — Colin Cotterill

A change of heart is the essence of all other change, and it has brought about me a reeducation of the mind. — Emmeline Pethick-Lawrence, Baroness Pethick-Lawrence

I watched R.E.M. connect with the back row of a 50,000-seat venue. — Matt Berninger

A book always keeps something of its owner between its pages. — Cornelia Funke

My goal is one individual gold. I know how hard it is: you have to have a good day; there can also be some problems with the weather. — Marit Bjorgen