Stratevia Quotes & Sayings

The local Cairo clergy offered to issue a fatwa recognizing Napoleon as the legitimate ruler of Egypt - provided the entire French army formally convert to Islam. Napoleon actually considered the offer, but when it became clear that the muftis' demand included mass adult circumcision and total abstinence from wine, the conversion plan was scrapped. — Tom Reiss

We gave up the aroma of warm bread rising, the measured pace of nurturing routines, the creative task of molding our families' tastes and zest for life; we received in exchange the minivan and the Lunchable. — Barbara Kingsolver

Instrumental keys [on organs], introduced in the twelfth century, are so heavy and stiff that they must be played with clenched fists. — Joseph Gies

I started as a writer and when I sent my demos out everyone wanted to know who was singing and if that person wanted a record deal. — Brian McKnight

I don't feel like me unless I have my hair shaved. So even when I'm an old lady, I'm going to have it. — Sinead O'Connor

I didn't steal it,' I stammered in protest. I had so stolen it. — Sarah Alderson

I think that if we can't go back, then we should try even harder to go forward. And I do want to go forward, to a place where loving someone because they have a gentle smile and a friendly hello is as easy as it once was. — Walter Dean Myers

I need to take an emotional breath, step back, and remind myself who's actually in charge of my life. — Judith Knowlton

Yes," Tate growled against his neck. "Goddamn. So fucking hot, Logan. Do it. Let me watch you." Logan — Ella Frank