Regular maps have few surprises: their contour lines reveal where the Andes are, and are reasonably clear. More precious, though, are the… — Alexander McCall Smith Copy Share Image
It takes time and devotion to learn the language of color and lighting in the garden. Your tastes are sure to change… — Christopher McDowell Copy Share Image
The nature of the job of attorney general has changed - irrevocably. And we should never again have an attorney general, of… — Benjamin Wittes Copy Share Image
Life can be wonderful. Do your best not to miss it!” Enjoy what it is before it isn't anymore. Dare to slip… — Barbara Johnson Copy Share Image
I love you, I know this must come as something of a surprise, since all I’ve ever done is scorn you and… — William Goldman Copy Share Image
The inspiration for my novels comes from the depths of a creative well, based on asking myself questions over and over. I… — Nicholas Sparks Copy Share Image
By doing what our assailant least expects us to do, we may throw him completely off. ... what he usually least suspects… — Jeff Cooper Copy Share Image
My questions did surprise some people. Others didn't bat an eye. That happens with all my books - I'll read them in… — Laurie Keller Copy Share Image
A modest ring at the bell at length allayed her fears, and Miss Benton, hurrying into her own room and shutting herself… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
Love' is finding the familiar dear. / 'In love' is to be taken by surprise. — Mona Van Duyn Copy Share Image
My mum is incredibly leftwing, and my dad was quite rightwing - no surprise they didn't stay together - and so I… — Nick Love Copy Share Image
The original project began because we know the universe is expanding. Everybody had assumed that gravity would slow down the expansion of… — Saul Perlmutter Copy Share Image
I was a small business owner, father, and husband just living out in the suburbs. I kind of had a boring life… — Frank Warren Copy Share Image
I wish I could relive those days when I was 8 and my mother bought all the gifts I gave to people.… — Emily Hampshire Copy Share Image
Beware of advice. Consider your sources carefully. Look them up. See if you respect what they've made. Get educated. Be informed about… — Karen Walton Copy Share Image
The most delightful surprise in life is to suddenly recognise your own worth. — Maxwell Maltz Copy Share Image
Cowardece is often just another name for being taken by surprise. — Gregory David Roberts Copy Share Image
I always like to come with stuff people don't expect me to. I like the element of surprise. — Da Brat Copy Share Image
We did the original 'Stargate' as an independent movie. It was a surprise success. Shortly before the movie came out, the financiers… — Dean Devlin Copy Share Image
This may come as a surprise, given the nature of my job, but I am very guarded and contemplative. I'm not a… — Ed Helms Copy Share Image
I've always believed in speaking my mind, and I think the technology has made it more prominent. Even a common man's voice… — Kamal Haasan Copy Share Image
[On Lisa Kudrow:] She's like the best kind of jazz there is. You don't know what note she's going to hit and… — Meg Ryan Copy Share Image
There is no expeditious road To pack and label men for God, And save them by the barrel-load. Some may perchance, with… — Francis Thompson Copy Share Image
The commentator may be excused for repeating what he has stressed in his own books and lectures, namely that "offensive" is frequently… — Vladimir Nabokov Copy Share Image
The world changed while I slept, and much to my surprise, no one had consulted me. — Carlos Eire Copy Share Image
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