Creatures Quotes

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We believe that we invent symbols. The truth is that they invent us; we are their creatures, shaped by their hard, defining edges. — Gene Wolfe
â€¦there would be no powerful will binding hers in that blind persistence with which men and women believe they have a right to impose a… — Kate Chopin
We are here because one odd group of fishes had a peculiar fin anatomy that could transform into legs for terrestrial creatures; because the earth… — Stephen Jay Gould
What honest boy would pride himself on not picking pockets ? A thief who was trying to reform would. To be conceited of doing one's… — George MacDonald
Leo knew next to nothing about governesses, save for the drab creatures in novels, who tended to fall in love with the lord of the… — Lisa Kleypas
It is difficult to be sat on all day, every day, by some other creature, without forming an opinion on them. On the other hand,… — Douglas Adams
For animals that are overworked, underfed, and cruelly treated; for all wistful creatures in captivity that beat their wings against bars; for any that are… — Albert Schweitzer
I just sat there. I just held Shelby's hand. There was no noise, no tremble, just peace. Oh god. I realize as a woman how… — Robert Harling
Evil is a point of view ... God kills, and so shall we; indiscriminately ... for no creatures under God are as we are, none… — Anne Rice
My mouth gaped and I think I might have whimpered. The Norns had obliterated him completelyâ€”a creature theyâ€™d known for centuriesâ€”because of me. It was… — Kevin Hearne
We are flawed creatures, all of us. Some of us think that means we should fix our flaws. But get rid of my flaws and… — Sarah Vowell
The highest glory of the creature is in being only a vessel, to receive and enjoy and show forth the glory of God. It can… — Andrew Murray
I didn't answer, but, pleaseâ€”nothing is obvious with boys. For such simple creatures, they are quite baffling. — Rick Riordan
Though there was no sound, there was a change. The atmosphere, which had gone tense at my accusation, relaxed. I wondered how I knew this.… — Stephenie Meyer
Despicable creatures, vultures: without a doubt the most disgusting birds ever. I suppose they served their purpose, but did they have to be so greasy… — Rick Riordan
I am certainly the most fortunate creature ever existed! — Jane Austen
Human beings are the only creatures who are allowed to fail. If an ant fails, it's dead. But we're allowed to learn from our mistakes… — Madeleine L'Engle
You are led through your lifetime by the inner learning creature, the playful spiritual being that is your real self. Don't turn away from possible… — Richard Bach
Her grey eyes sparkled with passion as she spoke. Sid looked into them and for a second he glimpsed her soul. He saw what she… — Jennifer Donnelly
Oh, well. Everyone else has suave, cosmopolitan sheep: why not us? The Millers at Hepple have a ewe thatâ€™s been to Kelso three times, and… — Dorothy Dunnett

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