Gently Quotes

522 Gently quotes by 400 unique authors

the real "work" of prayer is to become silent and listen to the voice that says good things about me. To gently push aside and… — Henri Nouwen
In Seattle we live among the trees and the waterways, and we feel we are rocked gently in the cradle of life. Our winters are… — Garth Stein
Already all confusion. Things and imaginings. As of always. Confusion amounting to nothing. Despite precautions. If only she could be pure figment. Unalloyed. This old… — Samuel Beckett
He fell as gently as a tree falls. There was not even any sound.. — Antoine de Saint-Exupery
leaning in he kissed her gently, first on the cheek then on her lips. When he met her eyes, she saw the young man shed… — Nicholas Sparks
My dear young fellow,' the Old-Green-Grasshopper said gently, 'there are a whole lot of things in this world of ours you haven't started wondering about… — Roald Dahl
Murphy watched me thoughtfully for several empty seconds. Then she said, very gently, "You're a good man, Harry." I swallowed and bowed my head, made… — Jim Butcher
It turned out this man worked for the Dalai Lama. And she said gently-that they believe when a lot of things start going wrong all… — Anne Lamott
When you feel yourself to be in critical condition, you must treat yourself as gently as you would a sick friend. — Julia Cameron
He had relieved whores beyond counting of frocks, stays, chemises, garters, and stockings. He had never before in his life unbuttoned a gently bred maiden's… — Loretta Chase
...I am an anomaly in the system, living proof of how grotesque it is, and every day I mock it gently, deep within my impenetrable… — Muriel Barbery
He held me against him gently, as if I was glass - as if I could shatter and fall away from him at any moment… — Alexandra Bracken
Rocking her gently in his arms, Wulf wondered which of them had it worse. The mother who wouldn’t live to see the baby grow, or… — Sherrilyn Kenyon
I would give up everything for you, Giulia" I smiled at him gently. "But you must understand. I should never want a man to give… — Deanna Raybourn
I made it," you said, gruffly, "for you." You shoved it onto my finger. It was roughly carved, shaped from a lump of something colourful… — Lucy Christopher
Will you, or will you not, quit me? I now demanded in a sudden passion, advancing close to him. "I would prefer not to quit… — Herman Melville
Tread Lightly, she is near Under the snow, Speak gently, she can hear The daisies grow. — Oscar Wilde
Annabelle gave him a chiding smile. “If you’re implying that I’m spoiled, I assure you that I am not.” “You should be.” His warm gaze… — Lisa Kleypas
Never in his life had Edward been cradled like a baby. Abilene had not done it. Nor had Nellie. And most certainly, Bull had not.… — Kate DiCamillo
I think too many people presume to read the divine Scriptures and fall into such terrors as this,' said Patricius sternly. 'Those who presume on… — Marion Zimmer Bradley
I hate them!' she cried. 'It's not fair!' 'No, it isn't,' Frederick said gently. 'I can't do it all!' 'No. You can't.' After a long… — Matthew J. Kirby
Genet raised his hand, and I squeezed my eyes shut, sure I would be receiving the worst backhanded slap of my life. Genet froze and… — Alexandra Bracken
Life, deal gently with her ... Love, never desert her — Lucy Maud Montgomery
She shook her head as she confessed, "I want it so much, I'm afraid to hope." "Never be afraid to hope," Rohan said gently. "It's… — Lisa Kleypas
Snowflakes swirl down gently in the deep blue haze beyond the window. The outside world is a dream. Inside, the fireplace is brightly lit, and… — Vera Nazarian

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