The Theban Plays Quotes & Sayings

As society diversifies, the number of people who read literature is decreasing. It will be difficult for readers to digest my ideas through literature. — Cao Yu

I have some scars ... lots of internal ones. But they're all scabbed over. — Chaka Khan

If I must be ruled by larcenous bullies, I much prefer that they be located far away. Local bullies know far more about me and my doings than faraway bullies sitting in offices in Washington, and can oppress me far more effectively. — Henry Spencer

A servant of the Lord stands bodily before men, but mentally he is knocking at the gates of heaven with prayer. — John Climacus

My own soul is my most faithful friend. My own heart, my truest confidant — Babur

The Colors, The Iliad, Ulysses, Metamorphosis, the Theban plays, The Draconic Labels, Anabasis, and restricted works like The Count of Monte Cristo, Lord of the Flies, Lady Casterly's Penance, 1984, and The Great Gatsby. I — Pierce Brown

Planning is worrying based on facts — Bangambiki Habyarimana

To know it is not as good as to love it, and to love it is not as good as to take delight in it. — Confucius

Sickness sometimes is a great blessing. People become angels through sickness. — Spencer W. Kimball

I'm probably the only bottom-heavy golfer in the country. — Jack Nicklaus

I just know you're it, Jessie. I've known that forever," he stammers, his voice hoarse. — Victoria Denault

If I had found the words I was looking for, I would not have read so much. — Mason Cooley

Most pop albums I was looking at as examples to point out production elements had a song that made you want to dance. I've been listening to electronic music forever and I just wanted to have something dancey. — Michelle Chamuel

We're up to handling a Deveel, Aahz?" I was aware I had asked the question countless times in the last few days, but I still needed reassurance. "Will you relax, kid?" Aahz growled. "I was right about the Imps, wasn't I?" "I suppose so," I admitted hesitantly. I didn't want to tell Aahz, but I wasn't that happy with the Imp incident. It had been a little too close for my peace of mind. Since the meeting, I had been having recurring nightmares involving Imps and crossbows. "Look at it this way, kid. With any luck this Frumple character will be able to restore my powers. — Robert Asprin