Slinked Quotes & Sayings

Henry James's definition of the purpose of a novel: To help the human heart to know itself. — P.D. James

I collaborated on most of my dance numbers, literally 50/50, with the choreographers I worked with. — Jessie Matthews

I don't think anybody submits their first story and sells right away. — Ann Leckie

I always want to be a messenger, a person that, you know, that's not afraid to pass on wisdom. — Mary J. Blige

Get the shuttle out of the garage. It's in its prime of its life. How could we just put it away? — Eugene Cernan

Compromise now, because you'll have to later, anyway, only then you'll have gone through things you'll wish you hadn't. — Ayn Rand

It's as if when I open myself up to every perception, things create their own focus. — Kristin Cashore

Most of the great directors I've worked with - De Palma, Spike Lee - like rehearsals. — John Leguizamo

I am inspired by those who dedicate their lives to bringing about positive social change throughout the world. — Ian Anthony Dale

Then like a bird, he gingerly landed on a protruding rock inside the monstrous cavern. I looked up at the wet walls teaming with sea life and reeled back feeling like I was going to lose my balance when I felt him reach around and carefully lift me off. He placed me so I could stand on the rock in front of him. His strong arms wrapped tightly around me so I wouldn't fall. We stood in astonishment deafened by the noise of the waves hitting the reef all around us. The warmth of his chest radiated against me. I molded my body up against his, my heart erupting in a flutter that caused my legs to weaken.
"What do you think?" he whispered into my ear. I felt his hot breath against the side of my neck, which caused me to be light-headed as my heart raced even harder.
"Awesome," I whispered, which was all I could get out as I slinked into his chest a little bit more. — Brenda Pandos

And a mistake repeated more than once is a decision. — Paulo Coelho

Nothing is more common than to mistake the sign for the thing itself; nor is any practice more frequent than that of endeavoring to acquire the exterior mark, without once thinking to labor after the interior grace. — Hannah More

No true civilization can be expected permanently to continue which is not based on the great principles of Christianity. — Tryon Edwards

tall scarlet drinks. "Steller Cherry Soda, Mr. Steller." "Thank you," Jonathan smiled in gratitude. "And for you," the tiny woman's gaze raked up and down Emma's figure. "A diet cherry soda." Emma flashed a glance at Jonathan, who was smirking at the slight. The two sat down in front of a small stage. Soon a model slinked out and showed off a suit sparkling with metal threads. — Therese Stenzel

I will take a back seat when I know my fame is dipping. I'm not delusional. — Sonakshi Sinha

Science, to quote your own words, is nothing else than a 'strange hankering after differences'. Her essence could not be better defined. For men of science nothing is so important as the clear definition of differences. — Hermann Hesse