Talcott Parsons Functionalism Quotes & Sayings

Only here had he come to understand that he was not a battleground - to be divided and conquered by his grandparents - but a garden, where each person who'd contributed to his existence longed to see that something of themselves had taken root and grown. — Mary Doria Russell

I hear noises in the darkness, I hear sadness in your voice, I hear noises in the darkness, I hear sadness inside you. — Tegan Quin

As for his look, it was a natural cheerfulness striving against depression without, and not quite succeeding. The look suggested issolation, but it revealed something more. As Usual with bright natures, the deity that lies ignominiously chained within a ephemeral human carcase shone out of him like a ray. — Thomas Hardy

If things do not change,in the future we may all speak spell check. — Tom Althouse

A big part of my decision is not made about whether I'm able to coach in the NHL or if I'm ready to step up and take that challenge. Basically, it's about my family, it's about my children, and this is where my decision is going to have to be made. — Patrick Roy

I look down at our linked fingers as I loosen my grasp, but he regains his grip on me. "No, don't let go of me," he says. — Suzanne Collins

Any curly-haired boy can write windswept ballads. You have to crush people's heads. That's the only way to make those fuckers listen. — Don DeLillo

I like working with south Indian directors because they are very disciplined. They visualize their entire story and screenplay in their heads even before they start shooting, which I respect. They finish their work on time. Being a disciplinarian myself, this suits my style. — Akshay Kumar

Without warning, he jumped into the air. Startled, I held him tighter, my cheek against his. Speaking into my ear, he said, Yer not too tall, nor too thin, nor do ye weigh too much. Yer perfect the way ye are, lass. A man that does not possess the strength, patience and intelligence to provide fer and protect a woman is no man at all. — Michaela McGregor

If you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you should leave your work. — Khalil Gibran

Missing you is a sickness I can't cure, and it's fucking killing me. — Mia Asher

I am wonderfully content with a God who does not deal with me as my sins deserve. — Brennan Manning