Conceded Quotes

46 quotes by 43 authors

How much sweeter life would be if it all happened in reverse, if, after decades of disappointments, you finally arrived at an age when you… — Karen Thompson Walker
When the Industrial Revolution of the nineteenth century brought a rapid increase in wealth, the demand of workers for a fair share of the wealth… — John Boyd Orr
There are no words to express the abyss between isolation and having one ally. It may be conceded to the mathematician that four is twice… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Mischief nodded. 'It's true,' he conceded. 'You're in the company of eight world-class thieves,' he said, not without a little touch of pride. 'Saints we… — Clive Barker
Philosophers have long conceded, however, that every man has two educators: 'that which is given to him, and the other that which he gives himself.… — Carter G. Woodson
In referring to her earlier statement that he had was not her type because he was "a dollar short when it came to maturity and… — Tom Robbins
The most notable thing about Time is that it is so purely relative. A large amount of reminiscence is, by common consent, conceded to the… — O. Henry
I was vanquished by a deer!' A giant magical flying deer with fangs,' Seth said, parroting a description Gavin had shared earlier. That sounds a… — Brandon Mull
Ah, Evie,â€ she heard him say softly, â€œI must have a heart, after allâ€¦because right now it aches like the devil.â€ â€œOnly your heart?â€ she… — Lisa Kleypas
He can occasionally see to an enemy," she conceded. "If he manages to get his sword pointed in the right direction and the enemy does… — Lynn Kurland
Men she knew'? - she had conceded vaguely to herself that all men who had ever been in love with her were her friends. — F. Scott Fitzgerald
In every possible instance Saint Paul begged Christians to restrain themselves to contain their carnal yearnings to live solitary and sexless lives on earth as… — Elizabeth Gilbert
Hale!' Kat cried, but the boy only stared at her. 'Fine,' she conceded. 'I love your boat.' 'Ship.' 'Ship ... Your ship is beautiful. — Ally Carter
You make a good point,' Fletcher conceded. 'See, there's a reason why you're the girl and I'm the boy. You think about things while I...'… — Derek Landy
It must be conceded by those who admit the authority of Scripture (such only he is addressing) that from the decision of the word of… — William Wilberforce
At John Schlesinger's funeral at a synagogue in St John's Wood some years ago the person I stood next to said to me encouragingly, 'Come… — Stephen Fry
Fine,' Aria conceded. 'But *I'll* carry her.' She grabbed the baby seeat from the back. A smell of baby powder wafted up to greet her,… — Sara Shepard
You look tired," Rachel told Jason. "I wish I could jog and sleep at the same time." "Can't you?" Ferrin asked, joining them at the… — Brandon Mull
As long as you're alive, there's always a chance things will get better." "Or worse," said Liraz. "Yes," he conceded. "Usually worse." Hazael cut in.… — Laini Taylor
On the bed, Eugenides stirred restlessly. "Upset at the sight of blood?" he said. "Not my wife, Ornon." "Your blood," the ambassador pointed out. Eugenides… — Megan Whalen Turner

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