“Depend upon it, sir, when a man knows he is to be hanged in a fortnight, it concentrates his mind wonderfully.” — Samuel Johnson Copy Share Image
Life's irony is that as soon as worldly goods and worldly success are of no concern to you, the way is open… — Neale Donald Walsch Copy Share Image
“They had supported him ... for freedom's sake, they would have said; meaning as do all men who mouth that catchword, freedom… — Margaret Butler Copy Share Image
I think the irony ... is that I actually would like to see a relatively light touch when it comes to the government. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
You fail to see the one who loves you standing right in front as does she fail to see you love her… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“Creio que todo o homem ama sempre a mulher a quem está a beijar, ainda que seja por desespero,...” — José Saramago Copy Share Image
“Commercial comedy's often set up to feature an ironist making devastating sport of someone who's naive or sentimental or pretentious or pompous.” — David Foster Wallace Copy Share Image
A sharp sense of the ironic can be the equivalent of the faith that moves mountains. Far more quicky than reason or… — Moss Hart Copy Share Image
In a broader sense, the irony in all of this is the single most necessary element for life to exist, in fact,… — Erin Brockovich Copy Share Image
Sometimes I think that God is quite cruel? He first shows you this world - makes us feel we could possess anything… — Tower Of God Copy Share Image
“The warp was the source of so much anguish for us, and yet its absence generated the greatest abhorrence of all. I… — Chris Wraight Copy Share Image
“As the ironist does not have the new within his power, it might be asked how he destroys the old, and to… — Søren Kierkegaard Copy Share Image
At the best, sarcasms, bitter irony, scathing wit, are a sort of swordplay of the mind. You pink your adversary, and he… — Christian Nestell Bovee Copy Share Image
It is a strange irony to me, in the Charismatic movement, that if you criticize them, if you endeavor to be vigilant… — John MacArthur Copy Share Image
“how can it be that the modern human mind is capable of precise logical analysis, and yet simultaneously permits us to accept… — dan brown Copy Share Image
You know, there's a real irony in U.S. assistance programs. First of all, I think it's misnamed. We're not so much trying… — Richard Armitage Copy Share Image
I got into music by happenchance and luck and wearing a t-shirt with "I hate Pink Floyd" on it. The irony has… — John Lydon Copy Share Image
“...Jesus was only twelve years old. Jesus was learning the carpentry trade from his father. Two Roman soldiers came into the shop… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
Writing itself, if not misunderstood and abused, becomes a way of empowering the writing self. It converts anger and disappointment into deliberate… — Ted Solotaroff Copy Share Image
When I was young I had no means or time, and now I have the means and time, I have no youth. — Bess Streeter Aldrich Copy Share Image
The irony of it - that we are one of the wealthiest nations in the world, yet there is such a gap… — Ashley Biden Copy Share Image
It is an unfortunate irony that music-making intended in part to attract new listeners is usually the least well rehearsed and motivated. — Bernard Holland Copy Share Image
“Thanks,” Johann finally said. “It’s the irony of war. Those who want to live, die. Those who want to die, live on.” — Lee Strauss Copy Share Image
“I never take out clients. It’s bad policy.” He looked me straight in the eyes as he said it. Reaching across for… — Gabrielle Black Copy Share Image
“Irony was new to her and tasted oddly good, like a previously unavailable summer fruit.” — Meg Wolitzer Copy Share Image
People say that bad memories causes the most pain, but actually it's the good ones that drive you insane. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
We judge ourselves by what we are capable of doin' while others judge us by what we had already done... — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I am someone who takes everything very literally. I simply do not understand irony, a defect I have had ever since I… — Werner Herzog Copy Share Image
Loving, knowing that you are going to get hurt is like living knowing that you are going to die. But, not loving… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“So the reason I was struck again and again was because of my overwhelmingly positive energy. Funny, I'd always thought of myself… — Jennifer Bosworth Copy Share Image
When an enemy suddenly changed to friend.. expect there will be a tsunami around the corner. — Suma Copy Share Image
There has to be irony, both in design and in the objects. I see around me a professional disease of taking everything… — Achille Castiglioni Copy Share Image
Days ago you acted scared to loose me, hours ago you were unsure if you even cared, minutes later...We're both single. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
I think the great irony of history will be that it was a secular billionaire from New York who turned out the… — Robert Jeffress Copy Share Image
Italics provide a wonderful advantage: you see, right away, that the words are in a rush. When something exists at a slant,… — Ann Beattie Copy Share Image
...his job was the very least important part of his life, never to be mentioned except in irony. — Richard Yates Copy Share Image
It's ironic that the person who says 'ill never hurt you', is the one who hurts you the most. — Stay Strong Copy Share Image
It could draw from a greater reservoir of freedom. The irony could develop an even greater ease. — Elfriede Jelinek Copy Share Image
“«It's true, Christian-like or not; and is about as Christian-like as most other things in the world,» said Alfred.” — Harriet Beecher Stowe Copy Share Image
That awkward moment when you know the full lyrics of over 100 songs, but can't answer 10 questions of your test... — Anonymous Copy Share Image
