Any writer worth his salt writes to please himself...It's a self-exploratory operation that is endless. An exorcism of not necessarily his demon,… — Harper Lee Copy Share Image
Not necessity, not desire - no, the love of power is the demon of men. Let them have everything - health, food,… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
I am not a professional coach but I believe being healthy inside and out and cleansing your demons ... helps you perform… — Michelle Mone Copy Share Image
I was the little demon kid tearing through the house who seized every chance I got to terrorize the nanny and neighbors,… — Jack Osbourne Copy Share Image
“So the Casnoffs are at Hex Hall. Probably with however many demons they've managed to create. What are they doing there? Throwing… — Rachel Hawkins Copy Share Image
I saw Jonathan after he faced the fear demon, you know. It showed itself to him as you. That told me all… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
In "Drive," there's a heightened male edge. In "Only God Forgives," it was almost crawling back into the womb of the mother.… — Nicolas Winding Refn Copy Share Image
If you are an ardent reader, seek not brilliant and erudite texts; otherwise the demon of haughtiness will strike your heart. But… — Ephrem the Syrian Copy Share Image
“She walked empty handed in the street, where everyone sold their dreams. Ignoring the cold stares of the demon, which guarded it… — Akshay Vasu Copy Share Image
He cut her off with brutal precision. "And one last thing." His eyes flicked toward the door, through which Jace, Alec, and… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
Our inhuman enemy inspires the thought that God loves mankind, and that He quickly forgives this sin. But when we observe the… — John Climacus Copy Share Image
Wraith shoved his hands in his jeans' pockets. "How long before we consider you overdue and mount a rescue party?" "Never." Reaver… — Larissa Ione Copy Share Image
We'll win, of course," he said. "You don't want that," said the demon. "Why not, pray?“ “Listen," said Crowley desperately, "how many… — Neil Gaiman Copy Share Image
“In the past few hours, I’ve been possessed, nearly had my head caved in, and found out my mom is secretly a… — Rachel Hawkins Copy Share Image
“And who talks of error now? I scarcely think the notion that flittered across my brain was an error. I believe it… — Charlotte Bronte Copy Share Image
Kerouac's books portray a hero and narrator free and easy, confident, sure of his rebellion against the American system. In reality, Jack… — Gerald Nicosia Copy Share Image
The world is MADE up of language. We can SAY that the world is composed of little demons doing calisthenics, each one… — Terence McKenna Copy Share Image
I didn't mean for you to take that the wrong way," He said abruptly. Mae stared at him in amazement. So, for… — Sarah Rees Brennan Copy Share Image
For many people it's Facebook, or sports on TV, whatever it is. I have my own demons that I battle. But whatever… — Jess Walter Copy Share Image
But it was for your own good.” – Nick “So’s the spanking I’m about to give you.” – Cherise “I’m too big… — Sherrilyn Kenyon Copy Share Image
But now I wonder--what if everyone is pretty much the same and it's just a thousand small choices that add up to… — Holly Black Copy Share Image
He who has mastery over his incensive power has mastery also over the demons. But anyone who is a slave to it… — Evagrius Ponticus Copy Share Image
If the words of God are uttered merely as verbal expressions, and their message is not rooted in the virtuous way of… — Maximus the Confessor Copy Share Image
Love gives us copious potions of delight, Of pain and ecstasy, and peace and care; Love leads us upward, to the mountain… — Ella Wheeler Wilcox Copy Share Image
A massive beast dashed along the mountain apex. Astamur reached for his rifle. “A demon?” “No, not a demon.” I might have… — Ilona Andrews Copy Share Image
The last two - distractions and fears - are the dangerous ones. They're the habitual demons that invade the launch of any… — Twyla Tharp Copy Share Image
Must it ever be thus-that the source of our happiness must also be the fountain of our misery? The full and ardent… — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Copy Share Image
There is this persistent theme in all of these notions that death is made more easy, whatever that means, if you've learned… — Terence McKenna Copy Share Image
I expected something a little more castle-shaped," said Jamie. Nothing lasts forever," Nick said. "Except demons, of course." Has anyone ever told… — Sarah Rees Brennan Copy Share Image
“Take this message to your people, you obsequious little worm,” I murmured. “Anyone who lays a hand on Jordan Amador will have… — Kyoko M Copy Share Image
Jace: "I guess we better move the trash. We can start with the Dumpster," looking unenthusiastic. Clary: "You'd rather face a ravening… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
I supply my own angels and demons. I exist on a stony beach, which lowers itself in waves toward a protective ocean.… — Ingmar Bergman Copy Share Image
“Do you think it’s easy for me? No, I don’t remember you. I don’t remember holding you or talking to you or… — Gwen Hayes Copy Share Image
Cease to brag to me of America, and its model institutions and constitutions. America, too, will have to strain its energies, crack… — Thomas Carlyle Copy Share Image
“Who sent you?” Manon bellowed. His eyes shifted—turning green, turning clear. It was with a young man’s voice that he said, “Kill… — Sarah J. Maas Copy Share Image
Billy was fascinated by the television. At its most basic level, it occupied his time and shut out the demons of isolation.… — Jim Carroll Copy Share Image
Everyone knew what he was thinking. Certainly there were demons in the world. But they were like Tehlu’s angels. They were like… — Patrick Rothfuss Copy Share Image
Demon. Gremlin. Poltergeist. Ghost. Phantom. Spirit. Shadow. Ghoul. Devil. People are afraid of them, so they relegate their existence to stories, volumes… — Garth Stein Copy Share Image
I think we go well together. I like being with you because I'm never bored. Even when we're not talking, even when… — Anna Gavalda Copy Share Image
“Everything outside of here is vulnerable, but this tower, this room, is where we can make a stand if we have to.… — Jennifer Crusie Copy Share Image