Dukes Quotes

141 Dukes quotes by 113 unique authors

The true men of action in our time those who transform the world are not the politicians and statesmen but the scientists. Unfortunately poetry cannot… — Wystan Hugh Auden
The Duke [John Wayne] was a massive figure. He looked like a heavy piece of hauled lumber, and it didn't seem like any man could… — Bob Dylan
Perhaps you'd care for a synonym bun," suggested the duke. — Norton Juster
Oh dear, all those words again," thought Milo as he climbed into the wagon with Tock and the cabinet members. "How are you going to… — Norton Juster
Next out of the hall came the sisters and their husbands. Before I could say anything, the captain had clamped his hand over my mouth… — Christopher Moore
My guard will run you through if he catches you looking at my face," said Arianna. "I don't think so. I think it might be… — Mary Hoffman
I was struck with a bolt of distilled horror like I have never known before. Far worse than suddenly finding yourself walking through a prison… — Augusten Burroughs
October— You were sleeping so peacefully that I was loath to wake you. Duke Torquill, after demanding to know what I was doing in your… — Mira Grant
Q, you're going to go to Duke. You're going to be a very successful lawyer-or-something and get married and have babies and live your whole… — John Green
Who’s that? That’s the King. Who’s he? The Duke. Who’s she? The Princess. What do they call you? The Count. What does that make me?… — Jordan Sonnenblick
I'll just go over to the Duke's," I said. "Her parents already told me I could stay there. I'll go over there and open all… — John Green
Don't make fun of her," the Duke said. "She needs gentle encouragement. Carla, baby, we love you. You are such a good car. And we… — John Green
Leto turned a hard stare at Kynes. And Kynes, returning the stare, found himself troubled by a fact he had observed here: This Duke was… — Frank Herbert
Anthony sneezed and pushed them aside. "Mother, I am trying to have a conversation with the duke." Violet looked at Simon. "Do you want to… — Julia Quinn
Is it fair for the bears to come down to where humans live, looking for food? Is it fair for the Duke's soldiers to shoot… — Daniel Handler
To us, it is incomprehensible that millions of Christian men killed and tortured each other because Napoleon was ambitious or Alexander was firm, or because… — Leo Tolstoy
I think the most joyous thing in life is to loaf around and watch another bloke do a job of work. Look how popular are… — Dorothy L. Sayers
The cosy glow which had been enveloping the Duke became shot through by a sudden chill. It was as if he had been luxuriating in… — P.G. Wodehouse
Do you think 'Duke' is a good name?' she asked. His face blanked for a second before it cleared. He glanced at the dog in… — Elizabeth Hoyt
It didn't take me long to make up my mind that these liars warn't no kings nor dukes at all, but just low-down humbugs and… — Mark Twain
I laughed and pointed out that "Hash Browns Mean Nothing Without You" was a pretty good name for a band. "Or a song," the Duke… — John Green
I have six illegitimate children," Villiers informed her, not kindly. She visibly paled. :My daughter is marrying a duke," the duchess said between clenched teeth.… — Eloisa James
The duke sounded like he was trying to convince himself. “Have you ever done this before?” “Set up someone by pretending to be someone else?… — Brent Weeks
I'd like to be born the son of a duke with 90,000 pounds a year, on an enormous estate.... And I'd like to have the… — Richard Francis Burton
Don't cry pretty girl. Who you are is why you're so good at everything. You won't let yourself be otherwise. And thats what fascinates me."… — Maggie Stiefvater

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