Handy Quotes

137 Handy quotes by 124 unique authors

However, I have never clogged myself with the praises of pastoral life, nor with nostalgia for an innocent past of perverted acts in pastures. No.… — Frank O'Hara
When asked "What do we need to learn this for?" any high-school teacher can confidently answer that, regardless of the subject, the knowledge will come… — David Sedaris
I gave him a kick and he stepped back onto the third rail. Exploding, flaming eraser! This is why moms tell you to stay away… — James Patterson
Every habit makes our hand more witty, and out wit more handy. — Friedrich Nietzsche
I’ve told you the four thunderstorms – disappointment, frustration, unfairness and isolation. You cannot avoid them, as like the monsoon they will come into your… — Chetan Bhagat
That might be nice, an extra pair of arms," Jace said. "Handy in a fight." "Not if they're growing out of your..." Dorothea paused and… — Cassandra Clare
The handy thing about being a father is that the historic standard is so pitifully low. — Michael Chabon
A community where everyone is a ruthless murderer, with handy access to death-dealing devices, is a very polite community. — Robert A. Heinlein
Ranger cradled my face in his hands, using his thumbs to wipe the tears from my eyes. "The ceremony is over. Can you make it… — Janet Evanovich
He went over to the leathers and picked them up. Nice Catholic boy like him didn't know much about BDSM, but it looked like he… — J R Ward
Folks who talk about no violence are always the ones who are first to call a policeman and usually they are sure there is one… — Louis L'Amour
You sure you don't need your Prince Charming to come and save you?" The knot in my stomach evaporated. My Prince Charming huh. "Sure, do… — Ilona Andrews
Kaia tossed Strider a shut-your-mouth frown before bouncing in her seat. "Do I get to help? Can I? You may not know this, but I'm… — Gena Showalter
You are wise as well as short." "I can also break bricks with my bare hands." "That's a handy skill if you ever find yourself… — Nora Roberts
Since I didn't have a spork handy, I leaned over the sink and scooped up a palmful of cold water and pressed it against my… — Devon Monk
Being needed was a handy trick. It could fill you up so full you never even noticed all the places that were empty. — Deb Caletti
You two have to promise to be careful!" Sinead handed Amy a small plastic bag. "I made you a going-away present–a high-powered miniature smoke bomb.… — Gordon Korman
My apartment's only about a block away." "Isn't that handy." "Fate," he countered as he took a seat on the sofa and made himself at… — Nora Roberts
My final word: don't follow your dreams . . . chase them. With a stick, or a shovel, or whatever you have handy. Get that… — Maureen Johnson
Thank you, Dain," she said. "I should like that very much. I've never seen a proper wrestling match before." "I daresay it will be a… — Loretta Chase
At the stair-foot Hephaistion was waiting. He happened to be there, as he happened to have a ball handy if Alexander wanted a game, or… — Mary Renault
I am a Prince," he replied, being rather dense. "It is the function of a Prince—value A—to kill monsters—value B—for the purpose of establishing order—value… — Catherynne M. Valente
History can come in handy. If you were born yesterday, with no knowledge of the past, you might easily accept whatever the government tells you.… — Howard Zinn
Just spend a few more months playing video games. That hand-eye coordination will come in handy when you get to third base. — John Green
When you aren't drinking or using drugs or spending lots of money on fancy toys or basking in the glow of fame or working all… — Glenn Beck

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