Servanda Quotes & Sayings

The love of admiration leads to fraud, much more than the love of commendation; but, on the other hand, the latter is much more likely to spoil our: good actions by the substitution of an inferior motive. — Richard Whately

Lord love you," Ms. Eulalie said, "but you tell lies like Ms. Franny sings: hard to listen to and even harder to believe. — Kristin Walker

Still, in the larger sense, in a broader sense, it's better to have lived than left, right? — Greg Morrison

When I was a kid, I had serious athlete's foot and nosebleeds. — Ken Kercheval

It's difficult for me to have a large story, a very large story - a novel is a large story. I'm used to writing and doing these little miniature paintings. — Sandra Cisneros

I need to start using a hurricane naming system for my hangovers," he mumbles, stretching out on the couch. "I'm calling this one Abby. She's a total whore. — Christina Lauren

PREFACE TO THE PAPERBACK EDITION How much work did you do today that you will be proud of tomorrow? I don't mean just how you handled the big things, but also how you addressed the little, seemingly insignificant ones. Did you make progress on what matters most to you, or did you allow the buzz, busyness, and expectations of others to squelch your passion and focus? I've been asking these questions of others and myself each day for more than a decade, and they are the main reason I originally felt compelled to write Die Empty. Through my work I've encountered many teams of brilliant, sharp, amazing, talented people who have at some point "settled in" or begun coasting on past success. Unfortunately, — Todd Henry

It's tough to stay married. My wife says no because she's tired then stays up and reads her book. — Rodney Dangerfield

Most recently, Speaker of the House John Boehner (who has said he would commit suicide before voting to increase the minimum wage unless said increase were tied to massive tax cuts for the wealthy and their corporations)53 suggested that what's been holding back job creation in America is not the lack of employment openings but "this idea that has been born . . . that you know, I really don't have to work . . . I think I'd rather just sit around."54 According to conservative leaders, many Americans actually enjoy long-term unemployment. — Tim Wise

Sometimes--well, maybe always--we just have to take it on faith that God knows what He's doing. — Deborah Raney

Butterfield Blues Band, Vanilla Fudge... — Cathleen Schine

Anyone can see the adversity in a difficult situation, but it takes a stronger person to see the opportunity. — Drew Brees

I wouldn't be where I am now if I didn't fail ... a lot. The good, the bad, it's all part of the success equation. — Mark Cuban