Simkos Quotes & Sayings

A quarterstaff is not very subtle. Or handy. If an kidnapper comes at me, what am I supposed to do? Say, 'Excuse me, my lord, while I pull my enormous quarterstaff out of my bodice? — Rae Carson

While a book has got to be worthwhile from the point of view of the reader it's got to be worthwhile from the point of view of the writer as well. — Terry Pratchett

[T]he nags ... the national association of gals, that's our pet name for the NOW gang ... the nags are a bunch of whores to liberalism. — Rush Limbaugh

It is only the untalented director who imagines him or herself in every part, wants his or her own thoughts and emotions portrayed; it is only the untalented who make their own limitations those of the actors as well. — Liv Ullmann

He gives me peace. — Kristen Ashley

Coroners' inquests by learned societies can't make Shakespeare a dead man. — Ellen Terry

My dad was a labourer and my mum had exactly the same job as Noel Gallagher's mum - she was a dinner lady at our local school. Everyone comes over from Ireland and they get the same jobs. — Danny Boyle

We overlook how much in our lives is invisible; love, for instance; thought, God, the future, time, faith, hope and even the electricity that brings us light. — Dorothy Gilman

I've trained my people in mentoring entrepreneurs and made myself obsolete. — Ram Shriram

The best part of all is that no matter how long you practice, or what method you use, every technique of Buddhist meditation ultimately generates compassion. — Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche

Gratitude is more than just a simple "thank you" when you receive a gift. It is about keeping in mind that you live right now, allowing yourself to focus on the moment and appreciate the life you lead, to focus on all that you do have, not what you don't. Cliches? Totally. — Meik Wiking

I want to work and be happy. — Rickie Lee Jones

I must go in, the fog is rising. — Emily Dickinson