Tamami Kobayashi Quotes & Sayings

She is in charge of everything, but no one knows. It is a tremendous burden, she says, to be responsible for every little thing, every infant born, every leaf falling from every tree, every wave that breaks onto the beach, every ant on its journey. — Anthony Doerr

Where does a thought go when it's forgotten? — Changdictator

Ruin your fucking self before they do. Otherwise they'll screw you because you're a nobody. They'll keep you alive but you'll have to crawl and say "thank-you" for every bone they throw. You might as well stay drunk or shoot junk and be a crazy fucker. If the rich guys want to play with you, make them get their hands dirty. Send them away gagging, or sobbing if they're soft-hearted. You'll be left alone if you're frightening, and dead you're free! — Jenny Holzer

I run because it's my passion, and not just a sport. Every time I walk out the door, I know why I'm going where I'm going and I'm already focused on that special place where I find my peace and solitude. Running, to me, is more than just a physical exercise ... it's a consistent reward for victory! — Sasha Azevedo

Companies that have been built and operated for a long time are the most successful companies. — Brian Acton

We are faced with having to learn again about interdependency and the need for rootedness after several centuries of having systematically-and proudly-dismantled our roots, ties, and traditions. We had grown so tall we thought we could afford to cut the roots that held us down, only to discover that the tallest trees need the most elaborate roots of all. — Paul L Wachtel

I say you call yourself Goldstein, Silverstein, and Rubinstein because you're stealing all the gold and silver and rubies all over the earth - and it's true, because of your thieving and stealing and roguing, and lying all over the face of the planet earth. — Khalid Abdul Muhammad

In the first person, the readers feel smart, like it's them solving the case. — Patricia Cornwell

The most perfect magic for a child is the touch of a loving hand! — Mehmet Murat Ildan

The dry high spirits of this destroyer of optimism make most optimists look damp and depressed. — Philip Littell

Alcohol was like a fun cousin I visited every once in a while but never planned a trip around. — Abby Fabiaschi

Life is full of tough choices between less-than-perfect alternatives. — Maryanne O'Hara

I'll tell you one thing: Don't ever give anybody your best advice, because they're not going to follow it. — Jack Nicholson