Spit Syndicate Quotes & Sayings

Mr. Lisbon had the feeling that he didn't know who she was, that children were only strangers you agreed to live with. — Jeffrey Eugenides

The more we yield to pressure, the more easily we will yield next time. — Billy Graham

In my life, I have made the occasional catastrophic choice, and it's just a case of moving on and learning from it. — James Nesbitt

Finish: Even if you run a slower than expected time, you succeed in any marathon when you finish. — Hal Higdon

In the fourth century, John Cassian described a condition among his fellow monks that he called "acedia": a "weariness or distress of heart . . . akin to dejection" that took "possession" of unhappy souls and left them lazy, sluggish, restless, and solitary. Later, acedia became widely translated as sloth, one of the seven deadly sins, and blended with melancholy in the popular mind. Both required, at the very least, confession and penitence. — Joshua Wolf Shenk

Mr. Hillaire Belloc has pointed out that science has changed greatly, and for the worse, since it became popular. Some hundred years ago, or more, only very unusual, highly original spirits were attracted to science at all; scientific work was therefore carried out by men of exceptional intelligence. Now, scientists are turned out by mass production in our universities. — Anthony Standen

We daily witness the beneficial effect produced to the community by the institution of premiums, held out to encourage the inventions of ingenious mechanics. — Joseph Lancaster

Was suddenly aware, almost in a panic - a joyful panic - of the wealth of possibility out in the world, and also within myself. — Claire Messud

What brings you to my room?" he asked, relief bleeding into annoyance.
"Adventure. Intrigue. Brotherly concern. Or," continued the prince lazily, "perhaps I'm just giving your mirror something to look at besides your constant pout."
Kell frowned, and Rhy smiled. "Ah, there it is! That famous scowl. — Victoria Schwab