A man's truest self realizations might require him, above all, to learn to close his eyes: to let himself be taken unawares,… — Jean Cocteau Copy Share Image
All the books that were being published by African-American guys were saying 'screw whitey', or some variation of that. Not the scholars… — Toni Morrison Copy Share Image
You're Dionysus," I said. "The god of wine." Mr. D rolled his eyes. "What do they say these days, Grover? Do the… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
I love Tris the Divergent, who makes decisions apart from faction loyalty, who isn’t some faction archetype. But the Tris who’s trying… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
I don't think God's going to judge me based on my film work - although I hope he has a sense of… — Mark Wahlberg Copy Share Image
A father may have a child who is ugly and lacking in all the graces, and the love he feels for him… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
His eyes softened. I thought maybe he pitied me, but it was something else. "Ultimately, it will be your burden to bear.… — Kami Garcia Copy Share Image
I smiled. "I understand now. But It doesn't matter and you needn't apologize. They have been very kind to me too. Even… — Robin McKinley Copy Share Image
And in vain does the dreamer rummage about in his old dreams, raking them over as though they were a heap of… — Fyodor Dostoevsky Copy Share Image
I should have guessed you were Jace's sister," he said. "You both have the same artistic talent." Clary paused, her foot on… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
I am sending back the key that let me into bluebeard's study; because he would make love to me I am sending… — Sylvia Plath Copy Share Image
“... as a breath of wind or some echo rebounds from smooth, hard surfaces and returns to the source from which it… — Plato Copy Share Image
Once upon a time, a fisherman went out to sea. He caught many fish and threw them all into a large bucket… — Randa Abdel-Fattah Copy Share Image
...Bringing the very heavens close enough to touch. It was Zsadist. His eyes closed, his head back, his mouth wide open, he… — J.R. Ward Copy Share Image
May every young scientist remember and not fail to keep his eyes open for the possibility that an irritating failure of his… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I thought I heard---" Gansey broke off. His eyes dropped to where Adam held Blue's hand. Again his face was somewhat puzzled… — Maggie Stiefvater Copy Share Image
I'll tell you what's wrong!" he roared, "I'm trying to quit smoking!" Then he strode angrily to the truck, leaving her standing… — Linda Howard Copy Share Image
His eyes are blue, and blue eyes up close are a celestial phenomenon: nebulae as seen through telescopes, the light of unnamed… — Laini Taylor Copy Share Image
There's a nobility in his eye, a regal serenity about him. Does he not personify all that men try to be and… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Are God and Nature then at strife, That Nature lends such evil dreams? So careful of the type she seems, So careless… — Alfred Lord Tennyson Copy Share Image
With my sister perched on my arm, I walked to the elevator. A business man with a rolling suitcase was waiting by… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
Naturally, Coach Hedge went ballistic; but Percy found it hard to take the satyr seriously since he was barely five feet tall.… — Rick Riordan Copy Share Image
He who sees only what is before his eyes sees the worst part of every view. — Leslie Stephen Copy Share Image
A grifter's got an irresistible urge to be the guy who's wise. There's nothin' to whipping a fool. Hell, fools are made… — Donald E. Westlake Copy Share Image
Four sits down on the edge of the carousel, leaning against a plastic horse's foot. His eyes lift to the sky, where… — Veronica Roth Copy Share Image
