Upsetters 14 Quotes & Sayings

First of all, when I was making the decision, I never thought that Pittsburgh fans would want me back. Every time I played there, they were booing me every time I touched the puck. I didn't think it would be such a big deal that I didn't sign with Pittsburgh. — Jaromir Jagr

Four construction workers sit around four greasy bowls in silence. The cook, an old man who died several days ago, has been allowed to rot on his stool. The single round light is dappled with the bodies of dead insects, and the walls are decorated with spatters and dribbles of grease. — David Mitchell

You importune me, Tucca, to present you with my books. I shall not do so; for you want to sell, not to read, them. — Martial

Men strengthen each other in their faults. Those who are alike associate together, repeat the things which all believe, defend and stimulate their common faults of disposition, and each one receives from the others a reflection of his own egotism. — Henry Ward Beecher

That's not true. People are more affected by true stories than they are fiction. You said so yourself." "What I said was that people have a tendency to call whatever moves them 'the truth. — Hiroshi Yamamoto

If you're defending a lie, you can only defend it with obfuscations and other lies. You can't defend a lie with the truth. — Harvey Bialy

The kiss was brief and gentle, scarcely more than the formality that concludes a wedding, yet as striking in its impact as though they had this minute plighted a troth. — Diana Gabaldon

A veteran who comes home from war is returning from one of the most intense experiences a human being can have. Even if he was not under fire every day, he woke up every morning as part of a team. He started every day with a purpose, and a mission that mattered to those around him. — Eric Greitens

There is a rule for fantasy writers: The more truth you mix in with a lie, the stronger it gets. — Diane Duane

I find myself, by happy accident, writing 'Young Adult' fiction. However, I dislike such categories. — Mal Peet

He had known he wanted her, that it was for all time, but he hadn't realized what was between them. A priceless gift, a treasure beyond his dreams. She was wrapped so tight inside of him, he knew it was more than his body and mind. More than his heart. She was entrenched in his soul. (Ryland, on Lily) — Christine Feehan

Are there not millions of us who would rather go sleeping to hell; than sweating to heaven? — Thomas Watson

Jared had his back to the wall, which Kami thought was a reflex when he was uncomfortable. She wanted to shield him. "He was doing some - Zen jogging," she claimed.
Jared flicked her an incredulous glance. "Yes," he said slowly. "Zen jogging. I wasn't wearing that many clothes because - that's part of the process. You're meant to commune with the elements. Normally, I wouldn't have worn my jeans, but I put them on because I know the English are a modest people. — Sarah Rees Brennan

Every show is your last show. That's my philosophy. — Garrison Keillor