Tawni Haynes Quotes & Sayings

Oh, Teddy, darling, thank you, thank you, for restoring my cynicism. I was too young to lose it. — Elaine Dundy

Blair had never been able to develop strong relationships at the White House, and I think the final straw was his single-handed attempt to negotiate an agreement with the French intelligence services limiting activities in each other's country. The idea had zero support anywhere in the administration and, frankly, was considered kind of bizarre. — Robert M. Gates

In general people put too much faith in the rich, the famous, the politicians, and not enough faith in themselves. — Bono

Sticking to it is the genius. — Thomas A. Edison

Dad was certainly a free spirit and had his own ways. He was very proud of my golf achievements but more proud of the person I've turned into. He brought me up to lead a very balanced life. — Luke Donald

A French conversation starter is more subtle. Work is considered boring, money is out of the question, politics comes later (and only in like-minded company). Vacation is a safe bet - it's no exaggeration to say that French people are always going on, returning from, or planning a holiday. But more often than not, social class in France is judged by your relationship to culture. — Elizabeth Bard

That's what really seems to be the more difficult aspect - to have the men break through and challenge the best players in the world. — Michael Chang

Her delight in the smallest things was like that of a child. There were days when she ran in the garden, like a child of ten, after a butterfly or a dragon-fly. This courtesan who had cost more money in bouquets than would have kept a whole family in comfort, would sometimes sit on the grass for an hour, examining the simple flower whose name she bore. — Alexandre Dumas-fils

It is mainly because of the unorganized state of the Chinese masses that Japan dares to bully us. — Mao Zedong

Things which are not" are indeed mightier than "things that are". In all ages men have fought most desperately for beautiful cities yet to be built and gardens yet to be planted. — Eric Hoffer

The origin of a thing is a damned puzzle. Once it happens, it can never be recovered, but it sets in motion all that comes after. It is the one thing which can explain everything, but because it is an insubstantial thing, its true nature remains not just unknown, but completely unknowable." Mark Twain, 1875 — Patrick Kroh