“It is only the darkness in our own hearts that will defeat us, in the end.”
― Alison Croggon, quote from The Crow
“It is not given to us to know what difference we can make, and perhaps we can make no difference at all. But that is no reason not to make the attempt," said Saliman quietly. "The Light shines more brightly in the darkness.”
― Alison Croggon, quote from The Crow
“A man cannot eat more than three meals a day, or live in more than one house at a time. If you have what you need, and more than you need, what is the use of adding to it?”
― Alison Croggon, quote from The Crow
“For life is what animals can teach us: how the present moment is all, and past and future are illusion.”
― Alison Croggon, quote from The Crow
“I'm here for you as long as you want me.”
― Jaci Burton, quote from Changing the Game
“The supposedly immaterial soul, we now know, can be bisected with a knife, altered by chemicals, started or stopped by electricity, and extinguished by a sharp blow or by insufficient oxygen.”
― Steven Pinker, quote from How the Mind Works
“Win said, “Did you do her?” “Yes. Many times. But not in the last seven years.” “Good one. Pray tell, did she stop by to shag for old times’ sake?” “ ‘Shag?’ ” “My Anglo ancestory. Well?” “A gentleman never kisses and tells. But yes.” “And you refused?” “I remain chaste.” “Your chivalry,” Win said. “Some would call it admirable.” “But not you.” “No, I’d call it—and I’m breaking out the big words here so pay attention—really, really moronic.”
― Harlan Coben, quote from Promise Me
“Ask any comedian, tennis player, chef. Timing is everything.”
― Meg Rosoff, quote from Just in Case
“I tutted. “That’s cold, Nate.”
“Hey—” He pointed his finger at me.
“I’m not a complete shit. I realized later that night that it was a stupid bloody idea and I felt awful.”
“Felt awful?” Nathan harrumphed.
“You cried your eyes out.” I pinched my lips together to keep from laughing. Nate scowled.
“Manly tears. Manly tears of regret.”
Young, Samantha (2014-01-07). Before Jamaica Lane (On Dublin Street Book 3) (Kindle Locations 2913-2916). Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.”
― Samantha Young, quote from Before Jamaica Lane
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