Valinda Quotes & Sayings

You are right, Steppenwolf, a thousand times right, and yet you must perish. You are far too demanding, too hungry for today's straightforward, cosy world, satisfied as it is with so little. You have one dimension too many for its liking, so it will spit you out. It is impossible for anyone wishing to live and enjoy life in today's world to be like you or me. It is no home, this fine world, for people like us who, instead of nonsensical noise, demand music; instead of pleasure, joy; instead of money, soul; instead of industrial production, genuine labour; instead of frivolity, genuine passion ... — Anonymous

There are no captions on red-carpet photos that say, 'This girl trained for two weeks, she went on a juice diet, she has a professional hair and makeup person, and this dress was made for her.' I just wish they'd say, 'It ain't the truth.' — Emilia Clarke

All I cared about that summer were suntans, beaches, boys and booze. — Shannon Celebi

Blood answers blood, especially that given for the sake of others. — Helen C. Johannes

What she's learned is what she always learns. Plato was right. We're all of us immortal. We couldn't die if we wanted to. Every day of her life, every minute of her life, if she could just remember that. — Chuck Palahniuk

Obviously, if I was serious about having a relationship with someone long-term, the last people I would introduce him to would be my family. — Chelsea Handler

Women watched for the spectacular performances of the men , and there can be no reasonable doubt that the presence of an audience is a very important factor in shaping the men's behavior. In fact, it is probable that the men are more exhibitionistic because the women admire their performances. Conversely, there can be no doubt that the spectacular behavior is a stimulus which summons the audience together, promoting in the women the appropriate behavior. — Gregory Bateson

God's lesson, through my eyes: Life doesn't end when we graduate to heaven. On the contrary, an infinite existence begins, and we have jobs to do. — Jennifer Bartholomew

Read, mediate and pray. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Sex in social mammals is generally carried out in public, before the gazes of other members of the troop. — Jared Diamond