Who Goes With Fergus Quotes & Sayings

I feel good when I stir something with a spurtle, but I don't make porridge very much in London. — Fergus Henderson

Fergus Claudel Fraser, he said, slowly and clearly. — Diana Gabaldon

Nose-to-tail eating is not a bloodlust, testosterone-fueled offal hunt. It's common sense, and it's all good stuff. — Fergus Henderson

When we score a sublime goal I'm as happy as anyone but you don't get to enjoy a game. You can't possibly. The game's too important to enjoy. — Fergus McCann

Do not let the word 'tripe' deter you. Let its soothing charms win you over, and enjoy it as do those who always have! — Fergus Henderson

That's exactly the good thing about the Injun life
you don't have to stop and think about whether or not you're 'happy'
which in my opinionis a highly overrated human condition invented by white folks — Jim Fergus

The law of the jungle which I learned at a young age, and have been trying to escape ever since, is that we what we must to survive. — Jim Fergus

We're going to die," Pip declared.
"Maybe," Terry replied.
"Damn," was all Fergus managed.
Three shook her head. "We won't die. — Addison Lane

It's not just a football club. Celtic means so much to so many people. — Fergus McCann

Don't you know that I laugh because it is my last defense against tears?
— Jim Fergus

While Fergus was possessed of dark good looks and a dashing manner that might well win a young girl's heart, he lacked a few of the things that might appeal somewhat more to conservative Scottish parents, such as property, income, a left hand, and a last name. — Diana Gabaldon

Who Goes With Fergus?
Who will go drive with Fergus now,
And pierce the deep wood's woven shade,
And dance upon the level shore?
Young man, lift up your russet brow,
And lift your tender eyelids, maid,
And brood on hopes and fear no more.
And no more turn aside and brood
Upon love's bitter mystery;
For Fergus rules the brazen cars,
And rules the shadows of the wood,
And the white breast of the dim sea
And all dishevelled wandering stars. — W.B.Yeats

And no more turn aside and brood
Upon love's bitter mystery; — W.B.Yeats

Women are never too old to wear pink," Fergus replied firmly. "I have heard les mesdames say so, many times. — Diana Gabaldon

I want people to judge me on what we have achieved after five years. I will go back to my home in Bermuda, play some golf and live a healthier life. — Fergus McCann

Talkin' like dogs fightin'," he explained. "Grrrr! Wuff!" He growled, shaking his head in illustration like a dog worrying a rat, and I saw Fergus's shoulders shake in suppressed hilarity. "Scots for sure," I said, trying not to laugh. — Diana Gabaldon

Young men, not bein' old men," she replied, cautiously, "and sinners not bein' saints, it's not nattral as latch-keys should be made for ornament instead of use, and Mr. Fitzgerald bein' one of the 'andsomest men in Melbourne, it ain't to be expected as 'e should let 'is latch-key git rusty, tho' 'avin' a good moral character, 'e uses it with moderation. — Fergus Hume

A pig's trotter is a fantastic thing. The first night of my honeymoon in Paris, my wife fell asleep in her steak tartare, so my trotter kept me company. — Fergus Henderson

Porridge and the urban lifestyle don't mix well. — Fergus Henderson

Whatever you say about Fergus McCann, if this [Celtic Park] is the legacy, then I am absolutely delighted with it. — Martin O'Neill

I, personally, have resolved never to display weakness, to be always strong and firm and forthright, to show neither fear nor uncertainty
no matter how fearful and uncertain I may be inside; I see no other way to survive this ordeal. — Jim Fergus

Your power as a woman, as a mother, is your medicine, and it saved you. Take your courage in that. — Jim Fergus

The two last were in full tide of spirits, and the Baron rallied in his way our hero upon the handsome figure which his new dress displayed to advantage. 'If you have any design upon the heart of a bonny Scottish lassie, I would premonish you when you address her to remember the words of Virgilius:
"Nunc insanus amor duri me Martis in armis,
Tela inter media atque adversos detinet hostes."
Whilk verses Robertson of Struan, Chief of the clan Donnochy, unless the claims of Lude ought to be preferred primo loco, has thus elegantly rendered:
"For cruel love has gartan'd low my leg,
And clad my hurdies in a philabeg."
Although indeed ye wear the trews, a garment whilk I approve most of the two, as more ancient and seemly.'
'Or rather,' said Fergus, 'hear my song:
"She wadna hae a Lowland laird,
Nor be an English lady;
But she's away with Duncan Graeme,
And he's rowed her in his plaidy. — Walter Scott

What worries me is that, because of the amount of media coverage of food, Britain seems to have become a foodie nation - but I'm not sure it actually has. I'm not sure there's been a huge change in the pantry at home or what we cook for supper. — Fergus Henderson

For a long time," he said at last, "when I was small, I pretended to myself that I was the bastard of some great man. All orphans do this, I think," he added dispassionately."It makes life easier to bear, to pretend that it will not always be as it is, that someone will come and restore you to your rightful place in the world."
He shrugged.
"Then I grew older, and knew that this was not true. No one would come to rescue me. But then-" he turned his head and gave Jamie a smile of surpassing sweetness.
"Then I grew older still, and discovered that after all, it was true. I am the son of a great man."
The hook touched Jamie's hand, hard and capable.
"I wish for nothing more. — Diana Gabaldon

I'm just a footnote in the grand scheme of things. Brother Walfrid was the visionary who started things and his is a name that should stay in people's minds. — Fergus McCann

I'm like a kid in a sweet shop every day. It's slightly cringey how much fun I have. — Fergus Henderson

How odd to think of one's life not as chapters in a book but as complete volumes, separate and distinct.
— Jim Fergus

My own eyes went to Jamie, who had come to join Fergus and Ian by the sideboard. Still here, thank God. Tall and graceful, the soft light making shadows in the folds of his shirt as he moved, a fugitive gleam from the long straight bridge of his nose, the auburn wave of his hair. Still mine. Thank God. — Diana Gabaldon

Father Fogden blinked, brought back to attention. He made an unsuccessful attempt to stifle another belch, and transferred his bright blue gaze to Fergus. "You have a name, too? And a cock?" "Yes," said Fergus, wisely choosing not to be more specific. — Diana Gabaldon

Stephanie could see the greed seep into the watery eyes of her
father's other brother, a horrible little man called Fergus, as he
nodded sadly and spoke sombrely and pocketed the silverware
when he thought no one was looking — Derek Landy

Ambition drives you on, ability certainly helps, but the fickle finger of fate and luck are great things. — Fergus Henderson

If you're going to kill the animal it seems only polite to use the whole thing. — Fergus Henderson

Ah but Art never fails anyone, magic and medicine may certainly fail, but never Art. — Jim Fergus