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Belief in the traditional sense, or certitude, or dogma, amounts to the grandiose delusion, "My current model" -- or grid, or map, or reality-tunnel --… — Robert Anton Wilson
There was much to put out of his mind. Why was it difficult to forget Chekov's astonished delight which greeted him at the command airlock… — Gene Roddenberry
When Å vejk subsequently described life in the lunatic asylum, he did so in exceptionally eulogistic terms: 'I really don't know why those loonies get so… — Jaroslav HaÅ¡ek
It's alarming how quickly people adjust to adventures when they are in one. You really have to work at being astonished by life. — Ellen Potter
I abjure you,” Alcide said. Colonel Flood winced, and young Sid, Amanda, and Culpepper looked both astonished and impressed, as if this were a ceremony… — Charlaine Harris
I am astonished at the ease with which uninformed persons come to a settled, a passionate opinion when they have no grounds for judgment. — William Golding
We should be astonished at the goodness of God, stunned that He should bother to call us by name, our mouths wide open at His… — Brennan Manning
If you don’t go after Luke,” Clary said, enunciating very clearly, “I, personally, will kill you.” For a moment Jocelyn looked astonished. Then she smiled.… — Cassandra Clare
Mostly, we authors must repeat ourselves - that's the truth. We have two or three great and moving experiences in our lives - experiences so… — F. Scott Fitzgerald
Men!" "At least we don't fake it." "Listen, it was your uncle. And we were late, remember? So I made the sacrifice and got us… — Janet Evanovich
The world is not full of betrayers, it is full of people with decent motives and a full desire to do right by those who… — Sebastian Barry
From another direction he felt the sensation of being a sheep startled by a flying saucer, but it was virtually indistinguishable from the feeling of… — Douglas Adams
I am astonished, disappointed, pleased with myself. I am distressed, depressed, rapturous. I am all these things at once, and cannot add up the sum.… — Carl Jung
Tyrion Lannister could not have been more astonished if Aegon the Conqueror himself had burst into the room, riding on a dragon and juggling lemon… — George R. R. Martin
I received your letter of June 10th. I have never talked to a Jesuit priest in my life and I am astonished by the audacity… — Albert Einstein
I was completely astonished by the beauty of nature. Our eyes see just a small fraction of the light in the world. It is a… — Albert Hofmann
I'm hoping to be astonished tomorrow by I don't know what. — Jim Harrison
I love the book. I love the feel of a book in my hands, the compactness of it, the shape, the size. I love the… — Susan Hill
Depose him,’ said Will Scott, astonished. ‘The Grand Master’s holy office terminates with his life.’ ‘And can nobody think of an answer to that?’ said… — Dorothy Dunnett
You needn't consult me about redecorating. I know no female can live two days in a house and leave anything as it was. I shall… — Loretta Chase
People who, not being in love themselves, feel that a clever man should only be unhappy about a person who is worth his while; which… — Marcel Proust
As soon as the boy left the hall, Ramsey suggested that Brodick fill Gideon in on all that had transpired. "Our commanders are going to… — Julie Garwood
Wordlessly I looked back at him, astonished that a kiss on the palm could be so intimate. — Deborah Harkness
I saw the gun. I sensed the van as it rushed forward, seconds away and coming faster. I heard the screams of the fight behind… — Ally Carter
Jean was visited by one of her rare moments of happiness, one of those moments when the goodness of God was so real to her… — Elizabeth Goudge

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