I am not a romantic. I am a domestic animal. I do not sigh and yearn for extravagant displays of passion, for… — Anita Brookner Copy Share Image
In one period the grossest ignorance and barbarism prevailed in the world; and afterwards, in a more enlightened age, the most daring… — William Carey Copy Share Image
Living modestly in a suburban neighborhood while trying to support four children through private school is not extravagant or living large. — Marlee Matlin Copy Share Image
I'm not a big spender or shopper. Neither am I extravagant, nor do I have big expenses. I mainly spend on travel.… — Katrina Kaif Copy Share Image
I love the feeling of having as close to a steady job as you can ever have as an actor. I'm not… — Jason Ritter Copy Share Image
In some century to come, when the school children will whistle popular tunes in quarter-tones--when the diatonic scale will be as obsolete… — Charles Ives Copy Share Image
Love doesn't try to be efficient; when it is most extravagant, it is least wasted. — Bob Goff Copy Share Image
We can be satisfied with moderate confidence in ourselves and with a moderately good opinion of ourselves, but the faith we have… — Eric Hoffer Copy Share Image
When malice has reason on its side, it looks forth bravely, and displays that reason in all its luster. When austerity and… — Blaise Pascal Copy Share Image
If God brings our pets back to life, it wouldn't surprise me. It would be just like Him. It would be totally… — Joni Eareckson Tada Copy Share Image
[Vathek] has, in parts, been called, but to some judgments, never is, dull: it is certainly in parts, grotesque, extravagant and even… — William Thomas Beckford Copy Share Image
I think maybe writers come from different planets. I mean, not in any sense as extravagant as Baryshnikov. But there are some… — Renata Adler Copy Share Image
Fashion being the art of those who must purchase notice at some cheaper rate than that of being beautiful, loves to do… — James Russell Lowell Copy Share Image
I think people have come to expect that in artistic representation; that every work of art should be a work of extravagant… — George Saunders Copy Share Image
The extravagant and ostentatious lifestyles that pass for charisma in a time when almost anybody talks about charisma but if you think… — Lester Bangs Copy Share Image
There is more respect to be won in the opinion of this world by a resolute and courageous liquidation of unsound positions… — George F. Kennan Copy Share Image
It was the economic benefit,You make a comfortable living in public service and you get a fairly comfortable retirement, if you watch… — Mills Lane Copy Share Image
I'm not a frugal person, but I find it difficult to be extravagant materially. — Rob Halford Copy Share Image
I deeply adored my mum. She was an extraordinary person, even for the prejudice I'm likely to have. She was beautiful, amusing,… — Andrew Motion Copy Share Image
I would confront the thieves, I thought, and the self-evident justice of my case would cause them to crumble before me. I… — Robert Charles Wilson Copy Share Image
....shellfish are the prime cause of the decline of morals and the adaptation of an extravagant lifestyle. — Pliny the Elder Copy Share Image
“Intentionally or involuntarily, your earthly and spiritual fathers will lead you the perfect Father. You might not recognize it, but even when… — Carlos A. Rodriguez Copy Share Image
A warrior must cultivate the feeling that he has everything needed for the extravagant journey that is his life. What counts for… — Carlos Castaneda Copy Share Image
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