Unfired Bricks Quotes & Sayings

As she sits in a booth, it never occurs to her to observe herself, and thus she is spared the image of a girl sitting alone in a bar on Saturday night. A girl who is willing to give every ounce of herself to someone, who could never betray her lover, who never suspects maliciousness of anyone, and whose sexuality sleeps within her, waiting to be stirred ... She keeps working to make connections, but the pile of near misses is starting to overwhelm her. What Mirabelle needs is some omniscient voice to illuminate and spotlight her, and to inform everyone that this one has value, this one over here, the one sitting in the bar by herself, and then to find her counterpart and bring him to her. — Steve Martin

There was so little I wanted to carry. Packing my backpack took me all of four minutes — Aspen Matis

Pam. Listen.'
'The phone is pressed to my ear. Speak.'
'Appius Livius Ocella just dropped in.'
'Fuck a zombie!'
- Sookie & Pam, Dead in the Family, Charlaine Harris — Charlaine Harris

is the man who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed' was the ninth beatitude." Alexander Pope (1688-1744), English poet — Robert Courtade

Sylvie's children really only came into focus for her when in isolation. Together, they were an unwieldy flock, singly they had character. — Kate Atkinson

Auditioning for a couple of years, 99 per cent of the time you are doing an American accent. — Jai Courtney

Strive not with your superiors in argument, but always submit your judgment to others with modesty. — George Washington

We must often draw the comparison between time and eternity. This is the remedy of all our troubles. How small will the present moment appear when we enter that great ocean. — Elizabeth Ann Seton

The greater your talents,
the greater the rewards.
The greater your rewards,
the greater the responsibility.
And if your talents are modest,
much is still required of you. — Matshona Dhliwayo