Reuters Historical Quotes & Sayings

I was making my living from a joke about my appearance that I didn't understand, and in a way still don't, because when I look in a mirror it doesn't seem funny to me. — Wallace Shawn

At times, I have been convinced that books hold all the material of life
at least all the stuff that fits between an A and a Z. — Abelardo Morell

Suddenly, the giant, three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the Underworld appears next to her - sans two of its heads - and sits down. As a child, we had a neighbor with a Great Dane, and I know they're about three feet tall at the shoulder. Allow another twelve inches for their T-Rex-sized heads, and you've got a dog that this woman could throw a saddle on and ride like a pony. — Elle Lothlorien

Islamic law permits only temporary peace treaties, lasting no longer than a decade. Similarly, accepting any border is anathema, as stated by the Prophet — Anonymous

I think the way we played was as important as winning the title, the way we did it with the players and the fans enjoying it. — Manuel Pellegrini

No Palestinian, young or old, would be frightened by these Israeli tactics. — Mohammed Dahlan

And that is the nature of us poets and whores, to make things hard: dicks, choices... life. — Nicole Lyons

Your nipples are like Novocain."
"You're at a distinct advantage because I have no idea what controlled substance your nipples are like." He ran his tongue across his top teeth. — Debra Anastasia

In the White House, you can be on the pitcher's mound or you can be in the catcher's position. Put points on the board. Show people you can govern. Deliver on what you said you were going to deliver on. — Rahm Emanuel

Within ten years 80% of our economic legislation, perhaps even fiscal and social as well' would come from the EU. — Jacques Delors

This is where we go our seperate ways.
Aware of the almost feel of his hand on my arm when he pulls me back to him and says, "Yes."
I look at him, unsure of what he's saying yes to.
"The questions you asked earlier, about wanting to settle down, start a family, see my family? Yes. Yes to all of it."
I try to swallow but can't, try to speak but the words just won't come.
His hands sliding around me, grasping me to him, he lets go of the vial, allows it to fall, to crash to the ground. The sparkling green liquid seeping out all around as he says, "But mostly yes to you. — Alyson Noel

She wondered if maybe tragedy was what it took to make your heart capable of admitting a new member. — Ann Brashares

To realize peace on the Korean peninsula, and to develop exchange, cooperation between both Koreas, they are the, you know, immediate target of our government. — Kim Dae-jung

Perhaps the great American Republic, whose interests lie in the Pacific and who has no hand in the spoliation of Africa, may someday dream of foreign possession. — Jose Rizal

In every story I have heard, good teachers share one trait: a strong sense of personal identity infuses their work. — Parker J. Palmer