Zapps Quotes & Sayings

The word "actually," like its cousin "frankly," should, by itself, be a tip-off to most people that what is to follow is a blatant lie - but it isn't. — Alan Bradley

In order to make the novel into a polyhistorical illumination of existence, you need to master the technique of ellipsis, the art of condensation. Otherwise, you fall into the trap of endless length. — Milan Kundera

Giving never happens by accident. It's always intentional. — Amy Grant

Is almost pleasant, at first, to be Falling. The harsh, unwavering light of the City recedes, leaving you in shadow, leaving only memories of relief, of a blessed coolness seizing your limbs. Nothing has turned yet into longing, into bitterness, into the cold that will never cease, not even in the heat of summer. — Aliette De Bodard

Kill one man and you are a murderer. Kill millions and you are a conqueror. Kill all and you are a God. — Jean Rostand

In an organic system you don't waste anything. We need to educate the consumer to accept a tiny blemish on an orange. — Robert Patterson

Life begins at 40, and I'm living proof. — Mariska Hargitay

If someone thinks I'm a dickhead, fine, listen to someone else's record, then. We're not a totalitarian regime; no one's forced to listen to Coldplay. It's actually quite a compliment if you're something that people can stand against. — Chris Martin

For us to move forward, we have to develop the courage to forward what is behind...the hurt/pain and unpleasant memories that haunt us in the dark moments. We must hold on to our faith as we step out in boldness, strongly believing that our very best lies ahead. — Kemi Sogunle

I really don't know what happened in reference to 'The Butler.' Mr. Daniels and I had a conversation. I had the script, the email that goes along with it in reference to the character, read the script, loved it. Then I never heard from Mr. Daniels again, and the next I saw was that Oprah Winfrey is now playing the part. — Mo'Nique

I would never leave your side for a moment if it were possible. But it is not. It is not in the nature of life that we can be together in all things. — Terry Brooks

With every stop, the happy drunks from the Capitol hopped off and were replaced with the dark travelers of the night. The new passengers were those worn-out workers coming home from their dead end jobs or the nightcrawlers of the evening industries who were just heading out to do business. They all exuded this heavy ambience, like a collected and withheld sigh.

I felt so out of place. It was a complete buzzkill. — Mara Joaquin

It occurred to me that the quiet in the suburbs had nothing to do with peace. — Melissa Bank