I have never been able to understand the complaint that a story is "depressing" because of its subject matter. What depresses me… — Tobias Wolff Copy Share Image
You won't be caught off guard and you won't feel guilty, because you'll be spending money that you've allocated for the occasion. — Jean Chatzky Copy Share Image
When you pray either aloud or to yourself for others ? for instance, for the members of your household or for strangers,… — John of Kronstadt Copy Share Image
The obscure only exists that it may cease to exist. In it lies the opportunity of all victory and all progress. Whether… — Henri Frederic Amiel Copy Share Image
On several occasions, we are informed that the professional ideal 'took steps', 'organised assaults', and 'selected social problems'. But this is anthropomorphic… — David Cannadine Copy Share Image
Perfection consists in one thing alone, which is doing the will of God. For, according to Our Lord's words, it suffices for… — St. Vincent Copy Share Image
Not that I'm against sneaking some notions into people's heads upon occasion. (Or blasting them in outright. — Larry Wall Copy Share Image
In regard to the so-called social contract, I have often had occasion to protest that I haven't even seen the contract, much… — Robert Higgs Copy Share Image
Bathsheba loved Troy in the way that only self-reliant women love when they abandon their self-reliance. When a strong woman recklessly throws… — Thomas Hardy Copy Share Image
Pritkin gave me a little shake and I eyed him without favor. The only other occasions when I had been dragged back… — Karen Chance Copy Share Image
Great occasions do not make heroes or cowards; they simply unveil them to the eyes. Silently and imperceptibly, as we wake or… — Brooke Westcott Copy Share Image
Most often people seek in life occasions for persisting in their opinions rather than for educating themselves. — Andre Gide Copy Share Image
Any celebration meal to which guests are invited, be they family or friends, should be an occasion for generous hospitality. — Julian Baggini Copy Share Image
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for… — John Buchan Copy Share Image
I'm sure all of us agree that we need to overcome violence, but we first need to examine whether it has any… — Dalai Lama Copy Share Image
For the truth is that men do not desire to be the Common Man any more than they are the Common Man.… — C. V. Wedgwood Copy Share Image
What happened after 9/11 - and I think even people on the right know this, whether they admit it or not -… — Paul Krugman Copy Share Image
My mom missed meals on several occasions because there was only enough food to feed all of us. My mom didn't have… — Kid Cudi Copy Share Image
There is something I keep wanting to say about reading short stories. I am doing it now, because I many never have… — Mavis Gallant Copy Share Image
Well . . ." St. Vincent walked slowly with her to the crowd of dancers. "I'm a wicked man who can, on… — Lisa Kleypas Copy Share Image
Religion indeed enlightens, terrifies, subdues; it gives faith, it inflicts remorse, it inspires resolutions, it draws tears, it inflames devotion, but only… — John Henry Newman Copy Share Image
In beginning the world, if you don't wish to get chafed at every turn, fold up your pride carefully, put it under… — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton Copy Share Image
Life often feels like a great pile of obligations, frustrations, and disappointments. But the Lord is there, always the same, His arms… — Kathleen H. Hughes Copy Share Image
There were so many occasions when I wasn't around for my kids or my husband. But we learnt to work around it. — Chanda Kochhar Copy Share Image
I have twice met Jeffrey Archer, and on both occasions was struck by the firmness of his handshake - and the way… — Craig Brown Copy Share Image
