Rostyana Quotes & Sayings

It is of the very nature of partial seeing that we cannot see all the reconciliation of the parts we see, because it is only in the whole that they are one, and we do not see the whole. The word we form cannot wholly express God: only the Word He generates can do that. To be irked at this necessary darkness is as though we were irked at not being God. — Frank Sheed

The story is always in service to the characters, and is only as long or short, or neat or ragged as it needs to be. — Stewart O'Nan

I let one thing result from another. Of course, all of it could have been just loosely connected coincidences. And whether that's true or not, I know the intention was there. Becasue when I want something to happen-or not happen- I begin to look at all events and all things as relevant, an opportunity to take or avoid. — Amy Tan

Acting just happens to be my skill, but I think I would probably be just as happy being a technician or entering into the film business in some other way. — Jodie Foster

Florence Nightendick — V. Theia

Martin in particular concluded that man was born to live either in the convulsions of misery, or in the lethargy of boredom. — Voltaire

For the scientists, they're kind of puzzled and pleased that somebody finds their work interesting. It makes it fun for me. I feel like I've sort of turned over a stone that hasn't been turned over. — Mary Roach

I'm staring at this girl who I know would break me if I loved her but I can't help it. — Brad Land

I was broke until I was 40. Really broke. I could get by, but I had nothing. — Lewis Black

He was no doubt correct. "Greed is all-consuming," I remarked. He laughed. "You poor idiot. The day of the gentleman is over. Only those with money will matter, only those who can pay will command respect and attention. You are puffed with pride because of your so-called honor, but your honor will disappear. Wealth will become honor, and I will have all of it." His smile widened. "You are not answering, Captain? What is the matter?" My voice went cold and hard. "I have no wish to waste time lecturing you. You are a fool, and soon you will learn how much of a fool. — Ashley Gardner

It's all history out there, Clemens. Your history, my history. You and me, boy, not dates and things. You and me. That's what history is all about. How we came to be here, in the way we are, the clothes we wear. — David Wiseman

Words change depending on who speaks them; there is no cure. The answer isn't just to introduce new words (boi, cis-gendered, andro-fag) and then set out to reify their meanings (though obviously there is power and pragmatism here). One must also become alert to the multitude of possible uses, possible contexts, the wings with which each word can fly. Like when you whisper, You're just a hold, letting me fill you up. Like when I say husband. — Maggie Nelson

Most families pass heirlooms from generation to generation. The Iraqiwallas moved old Fali's gun around. Take it, and don't forget to leave instructions for the next user. — Gaurav Parab

Writing of that caliber spoils you for any other kind of writing for awhile. But that's probably good. — Mercedes Ruehl