Whatstools Quotes & Sayings

I have heard unsavory rumors about you and the umbrella-maker's daughter — Ryunosuke Akutagawa

I felt that people would criticize everything. I was so scared about playing Paris. I was very much aware that the greatest concerts my father and mother had done were there. I was sure people would be very tough. — Charlotte Gainsbourg

And Lymond's bright, sardonic face, looking into hers, lost all its amusement; all its icy amiability; all its social charm. 'My dear sister in Christ, and mother in expectation, I may be what Buccleuch has called me: a harlot. But a discriminating harlot, my dear.' And, flashing out an arm, he snatched, lightly from below her labouring grasp, a fine glass vase of Sybilla's at her side. 'You don't sign your work twice,' he said softly. 'It's unlucky. — Dorothy Dunnett

I practice Dying--every night--
But have not learned to, still--
Though Talented--by Mortal bones--
For such a common Skill. — Alan W. Powers

And everybody should have at least one person in his or her life who doesn't want a damned thing from them except a bit of friendly company — Ed Howdershelt

The moon stays bright when it doesn't avoid the night. — Rumi

Use the technology which the engineer as developed, but use it with a humble and questioning spirit. Never allow technology to be your master, and never use it to gain mastery over others. — Marina Lewycka

Because Hope survives best at the Hearth. — Rick Riordan

A brick could be used to perpetually feed the hungry, stop all wars, educate the masses, and ensure everlasting peace for all populations throughout time. Wait, I'm sorry, that's not right. I was confusing a brick with a blanket. It's a blanket that could be used for all those things. — Jarod Kintz

I learned very early in life that I was always going to need people more than they needed me. — Quentin Crisp

There's going to be some joyful lifting for us if you will in terms of some of the tasks we have to do. — Mike Tomlin