Encounters Quotes

743 Encounters quotes by 571 unique authors

There is no doubt that solitude is a challenge and to maintain balance within it a precarious business. But I must not forget that, for… — May Sarton
The Iron Rule of prudence for an Istanbulite Woman: If you are as fragile as a tea glass, either find a way to never encounter… — Elif Safak
Our civilized world is nothing but a great masquerade. You encounter knights, parsons, soldiers, doctors, lawyers, priests, philosophers and a thousand more: but they are… — Arthur Schopenhauer
I've come to the conclusion that it's all about fear- fear that your kid won't come out on top, be a success. Forcing him into… — Deb Caletti
The very basic core of a man's living spirit is his passion for adventure. The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences,… — Christopher McCandless
When your life has had few events to occupy it, it's amazing how a simple encounter can seem like an entire three-act play. — Mary E. Pearson
I think dating courtesies are common courtesies that should be practiced in most all civilized encounters. I pine for the days of good, old-fashioned manners. — Karen Marie Moning
If you live in an oppressive society, you've got to be resilient. You can't let each little thing crush you. You have take every encounter… — James Earl Jones
I'm grateful for anything that reminds me of what's possible in this life. Books can do that. Films can do that. Music can do that.… — Jonathan Safran Foer
My fine visions are all very well, but I must not forget they are absolutely unreal. I have a rosy sky and a green flowery… — Charlotte Bronte
By now you know: I come from another planet. But I will never say to you, "Take me to your leaders." Even I--unused to your… — Margaret Atwood
Years later, my wife, Ilusion, woke me up to the realization that you can't just "dump" your whole species simply because you've had a few… — Cesar Millan
Anything outside yourself, this you can see and apply your logic to it. But it’s a human trait that when we encounter personal problems, these… — Frank Herbert
This is pretty much the answer to every problem you encounter in suburbia: plant a tree, and hope you don't see anyone's privates. — Lauren Oliver
A wonder tale can be truer than true," I said. I had learned (...) that the deepest kind of truth can be found in the… — Juliet Marillier
To encounter the sacred is to be alive at the deepest center of human existence. Sacred places are the truest definitions of the earth; they… — N. Scott Momaday
You reach a moment in life when, among the people you have known, the dead outnumber the living. And the mind refuses to accept more… — Italo Calvino
He knows no other way but ugliness,” Sir Topher said quietly. “He was taught no other lessons but those of force. His teachers have been… — Melina Marchetta
What you encounter, recognize or discover depends to a large degree on the quality of your approach. Many of the ancient cultures practiced careful rituals… — John O'Donohue
Yes, you make yourself useful, angel boy. Meanwhile, I’ll be in the bathroom.” William’s jet-black hair was dripping wet and plastered to his face. There… — Gena Showalter
To encounter a fine book and have time to read it is a wonderful thing. — Natalie Goldberg
None of us knows the wisdom of the Lord. We do not know in advance exactly how He would get us from where we are… — James E. Faust
With the rise of chiefdoms around 7,500 years ago, people had to learn, for the first time in history, how to encounter strangers regularly without… — Jared Diamond
So we both strip off our boots and socks and, while there’s some improvement, I could swear he’s making an effort to snap every branch… — Suzanne Collins
Do you know why I left America, Lidewij? So that I would never again have to encounter Americans." "But you are an American." "Incurably so,… — John Green

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