My parents were extremely reluctant. When my father was clearly dying, my mother refused to acknowledge it. — Roz Chast Copy Share Image
Kate [DiCamillo] tends to be more reluctant about change. I convinced her to give it a try and she came over. — Alison McGhee Copy Share Image
“even reluctant curiosity would give way to habit, and habit to dependency.” — Edwin G. Burrows Copy Share Image
We are reluctant to let go of the belief that if I am to care for something I must control it. — Peter Block Copy Share Image
I suppose I am reluctant about being any sort of 'star' and I didn't particularly want to be portrayed as one. — Brian Eno Copy Share Image
The best heroes in the world are the reluctant ones. Courage isn't fearlessness - it's acting in the face of fear. — Tess Gerritsen Copy Share Image
Women who had discovered pants, low-heeled shoes, and loose sweaters during World War II were reluctant to give them up in peacetime. — Susan Faludi Copy Share Image
I've been reluctant in doing press stuff - even my Instagram isn't properly managed; I manage it myself. It's kind of by… — John David Washington Copy Share Image
It seems that in Baltimore, one of the most violent cities in America, jurors are far more reluctant to convict criminal defendants… — David Simon Copy Share Image
I gave in, and admitted that God was God, and knelt and prayed: perhaps, that night, the most dejected and reluctant convert… — C. S. Lewis Copy Share Image
More coming out about Saddam Hussein. We now know he takes Viagra and he has as many as six mistresses. No wonder… — Jay Leno Copy Share Image
I was kind of reluctant to sing on the 'Housewives' because there are so many 'Housewives' that are singing that can't really… — NeNe Leakes Copy Share Image
There are terrific models for success with reluctant readers, but many school systems and state governments need to set aside their 'not… — James Patterson Copy Share Image
One of our anxieties is de-focusing the relatively small number of engineers we have. Within our own core development, I am reluctant… — Howard Hughes Copy Share Image
Women have taken on traditionally masculine roles and professions, and there is no real equivalent for men. Men are still extremely reluctant,… — Hanna Rosin Copy Share Image
Some writers and producers are currently writing a sitcom for me, so we'll see what happens there. I'm somewhat reluctant to talk… — Gil Gerard Copy Share Image
The trouble is, once you say something about a source, then you've pegged it down, and so now I'm reluctant to say… — Michael Heizer Copy Share Image
The Auditor-General has been complaining year in and year out that the municipalities have not paid auditing fees. It is not because… — Thabo Mbeki Copy Share Image
It's very difficult to break into motion pictures, but it's oddly easier for directors today because of independent films and cable, who… — Mark Rydell Copy Share Image
...convince all nuclear powers, including those which have been more reluctant up to now, of the necessity to respect the "vital interests"… — Alfonso Garcia Robles Copy Share Image
Some taxpayers may object to a print journalism bailout on the grounds that it mostly benefits the liberal elite. And we can't… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
For working with non-professional actors, you have to have this particular desire to work with people who are reluctant to play in… — Bruno Dumont Copy Share Image
Federal judges are just very reluctant to stick the government with responsibility. — Stewart Udall Copy Share Image
The love of fame is a love that even the wisest of men are reluctant to forgo. — Tacitus Copy Share Image
In 1995, I was thrust into the role of reluctant, flag-waving feminist and emotionally-focused artist/advocate. — Alanis Morissette Copy Share Image
As much as I have done collaborations over the years, I am actually kind of a reluctant partner. — Pat Metheny Copy Share Image
Things happen in a way that surprises. That's why I'm reluctant to predict. You cannot predict. — Amira Hass Copy Share Image
The inner world: those spiritual apartments to which we are reluctant to admit strangers. — Yevgeny Zamyatin Copy Share Image
“There is no one so leadenfooted as the reluctant bringer of bad news.” — Mary Stewart Copy Share Image
We are reluctant to live outside tribal rules because we are afraid of getting kicked out of the tribe. — Caroline Myss Copy Share Image
There are many reluctant young readers who haven't yet found books that make them laugh. — Barbara Park Copy Share Image
“I have learned to value the things others are reluctant to give.” — Bernard Beckett Copy Share Image
With my own music, I'm much more reluctant to say, you know, 'This record slaps!' — Julien Baker Copy Share Image
Your wealth maybe hiding right behind the very thing you are reluctant to do. — Joe Vitale Copy Share Image
“I stared at the front door as reluctant to get out of the car as Kyle was to let me leave.” — Kelly Oram Copy Share Image
I was not reluctant to become a singer. Singing has been an activity I've done my whole life, without thought. — Nina Simone Copy Share Image
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