Splendidis Quotes & Sayings

That woman wants to hear all my wishes,
For already a thousand years,
And each my thought knows to read,
Even if I don't utter it aloud. — Stjepan Varesevac Cobets

Black and awkward is the worst, because black people are stereotyped as being anything but awkward in mainstream media ... Black people are always portrayed to be cool or overly dramatic, anything but awkward. — Issa Rae

The Chief had once told him about the behavior of gorillas when faced with an attack. They met it head on, staring down the enemy. But every now and then they'd reach out to touch the gorilla beside them. To make sure they were not alone. Keeping his eyes on the road, Jean-Guy reached out and touched Gamache's shoulder. — Louise Penny

We are born into this world with clenched fists, we leave it with fingers apart- preaching the lesson that you take nothing with you. — Ethel Percy Andrus

If I ever acquire wisdom, I suppose I'll be wise enough to know what to do with it. — Lamar Trotti

Let Love wrap her sacred arms around you to keep you safe. — LaShonda C. Henderson

I don't know when I fell in love with you, but I have fallen deeper and harder than anyone else in my life. You've become my world. I can't imagine a day without you by my side, an hour without your smile, a minute without hearing you laugh, and a second without you in my life. She opened her mouth, and I shook my head. I will spend my life protecting you and being worthy of being yours, I've never wanted anything as badly as I want you to be mine, walking through life together hand and hand, and waking up with you next to me each morning makes my life so much sweeter than I ever thought possible — Chelle Bliss

Space and Time! Two minor omissions that no one is likely to notice," grumbled Newton. — Neal Stephenson

Each of us has his skeletons in his soul, as the English say. — Leo Tolstoy

I do like the iPhone. I've been a Blackberry person from, like, literally day one of Blackberry, so it's been a real switch, but it's a great device. — Julius Genachowski

The trouble with quick and dirty is that dirty remains long after quick has been forgotten. — Steve McConnell

There are no victories at discount prices. — Dwight D. Eisenhower

I'm openly gay because I'm a Catholic. — Andrew Sullivan

Deep Peace, Deep Peace Deep peace, deep peace of the running wave to you; Deep peace of the flowing air to you; Deep peace of the quiet earth to you; Deep peace of the shining stars to you; Deep peace of the gentle night to you; Moon and stars pour their healing light on you. Deep peace to you. Deep peace to you. - Traditional Gaelic Blessing — Adele Ryan McDowell

I would have done anything to stop the hitting. Anything. So much for human dignity, I think, a few whacks in the ribs and you're calling a fat guy God and eating soil at his request. — George Saunders