Scribners Ny Quotes & Sayings

There's a difference between beauty and charm. A beautiful woman is one I notice. A charming woman is one who notices me. — John Erskine

I do not stand on protocol. If you just call me Excellency, it will be okay. — Henry A. Kissinger

It belongs to the imperfection of everything human that man can only attain his desire by passing through its opposite. — Soren Kierkegaard

A sneeze travels at a peak velocity of two hundred miles per hour. A burp, more slowly; a fart, slower yet. But a kiss thrown by fingers- its departure is sudden, its arrival ambiguous, and there is no source that can state with authority what speeds are reached in its flight. — Tom Robbins

Days, pale slices between nights, they blend, not exactly alike, transparencies so lightly tinted that only stacked all together do they darken to a fatal shade. — John Updike

Some people are born with family, and others have to make family. — Samantha Young

She hoped that her baby was happy and would be waiting for her when she herself left Botswana and went to heaven. Would Mr. J.L.B. Matekoni get round to naming a wedding date before then? She hoped so, although he certainly seemed to be taking his time. Perhaps they could get married in heaven, if he left it too late. That would certainly be cheaper. — Alexander McCall Smith

If people want to criticize a performance, that I understand. I think that's important. — Juno Temple

Nora said, "I thought vampires drank virgin blood. They hypnotize ... they turn into bats ... " Setrakian said, "They are much romanticized. But the truth is more ... how should I say?" "Perverse," said Eph. "Disgusting," said Nora. — Guillermo Del Toro

In these litigious times, if you're a beginner, it's becoming harder and harder to get your work to the people who might actually be able to hire you. — Len Wein

Everything you want is hidden in faith. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Working on 'Malibu Country' with Reba McEntire is truly a gift. She is one of the nicest people that I have ever had a the pleasure to be around. She is so professional and always on time and has it together. It really is a joy to be around her. — Sara Rue

I think the most important thing to do is to be willing to listen, willing to care, and willing to admit mistakes and change your ways for the better! — Jane Goodall

Awakened at midnight
by the sound of the water jar
cracking from the ice — Matsuo Basho