Poetet E Quotes & Sayings

I don't need another 'adversity builds character' speech, Darren. That man is a chauvinistic pig. Where's your adversity?"
Darren raised a brow. "I'm looking at it. — Rachel E. Carter

It is said that the propriety even of old Cato often yielded to the exciting influence of the grape. — Horace

Religion must be a punishment, because nobody gets religion who does not have a bad conscience. — August Strindberg

Weep hard as much as you need; but do not let your tears pursue the sorrow for the rest of your life. — Munia Khan

She was always trying to be what her husband wished, and never able to repose on his delight in what she was. — George Eliot

When you act in a film, you're inevitably surrounded by people you didn't choose, right down to the set painter. I like being able to pick the family I'm waking up to in the morning that's going to make this group effort to tell a story that applies to what's interesting to me at that stage in my life. — Sean Penn

Is it true you shouted at Professor Umbridge?'
'Yes,' said Harry.
'You called her a liar?'
'Yes.'
'You told her He Who Must Not Be Named is back?'
'Yes.'
Professor McGonagall sat down behind her desk, watching Harry closely. Then she said, 'Have a biscuit, Potter. — J.K. Rowling

I never took a human life, I only sold the fellow the gun to take it with. — Will Rogers

The most common emotional defense is avoidance (an ineffective coping skill for any stressor) as expressed through denial (e.g., "That wasn't really bad, I barely remember it"). — Brian Luke Seaward