I formed, in early life, two purposes to which I have inflexibly adhered, under some very strong pressure from warm personal friends.… — Lucius Quintus Cincinnatus Lamar II Copy Share Image
“Some young man has wronged you, hasn't he?' From a person who renounced on principle the possibility of transcendental morality, she thought,… — Garth Risk Hallberg Copy Share Image
I think I learned discipline on 'Jane Eyre.' Charlotte Bronte's dialogue, the intellectual duel between Rochester and Jane Eyre's character, is so… — Cary Fukunaga Copy Share Image
“So are you here alone or is there someone looking daggers at my back right now, ready to challenge me to a… — Somi Ekhasomhi Copy Share Image
“A duel, whether regarded as a ceremony in the cult of honour, or even when reduced in its moral essence to a… — Joseph Conrad Copy Share Image
“When two evil guys fight in a duel, the worst of both will be the winner.” — Toba Beta Copy Share Image
“Pamela pulled off her cloak and Alexei gasped. "You have on breeches!" He stared in disbelief. "Breeches!" "I've never worn them before,… — Victoria Alexander Copy Share Image
“A long marriage is two people trying to dance a duet and two solos at the same time.” — Anne Taylor Fleming Copy Share Image
“A red-gold glow burst suddenly across the enchanted sky above them as an edge of dazzling sun appeared over the sill of… — J.K. Rowling Copy Share Image
“For long the two enemies looked at one another, Hook shuddering slightly, and Peter with the strange smile upon his face. "So,… — J.M. Barrie Copy Share Image
Sometimes in politics one must duel with skunks, but no one should be fool enough to allow skunks to choose the weapons. — Joseph Cannon Copy Share Image
I realized the modern equivalent of a broadsword duel would be a chainsaw battle. — Panos Cosmatos Copy Share Image
“Is that all you've got? A few tricks and quick feet? That's no way to enforce your bold tongue!” — T. A. Miles Copy Share Image
“Napoleon I., whose career had the quality of a duel against the whole of Europe, disliked duelling between the officers of his… — Joseph Conrad Copy Share Image
“Wouldn’t you rather play chess, Ma’am?....It’s less destructive of clothes.” — Rowena Cherry Copy Share Image
“Solid objects will not keep anyone safe in this conflict.” — Akutra-Ramses Atenosis Cea Copy Share Image
“Seven...eight...nine... Some in the crowd shuffled for positions where they could have a better view. By now it was close to four… — William Roy Pipes Copy Share Image
