Observed Quotes

606 Observed quotes by 476 unique authors

Sherlock Holmes observed that once you have eliminated the impossible then whatever remains, however improbable, must be the answer. I, however, do not like to… — Douglas Adams
You're in an awfully good mood," he observed. "Was there a sale at Khakis-R-Us? — Richelle Mead
It is a pity he did not write in pencil. As you have no doubt frequently observed, the impression usually goes through -- a fact… — Arthur Conan Doyle
When I write after dark", observed Cyril Connolly, "the shades of evening scatter their purple through my prose — Anne Fadiman
As many critics of religion have pointed out, the notion of a creator poses an immediate problem of an infinite regress. If God created the… — Sam Harris
There’s no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren’t… — Ayn Rand
Miles clutched Quinn's elbow. "Don't Panic." "I'm not panicking," Quinn observed, "I'm watching you panic. It's more entertaining . — Lois McMaster Bujold
Smart people sometimes get stupid, but stupid people never get smart. Never. Ever. 'You can come down the evolutionary ladder,' Chon has observed to Ben… — Don Winslow
From the little reading I had done I had observed that the men who were most in life, who were molding life, who were life… — Henry Miller
Why's it so sunny?" she repeated. Zooey observed her rather narrowly. "I bring the sun wherever I go, buddy," he said. — J D Salinger
We were walking toward the fountain, the epicenter of activity, when an older couple stopped and openly observed us. Robert enjoyed being noticed, and he… — Patti Smith
This wise man observed that wealth is a tool of freedom. But the pursuit of wealth is the way to slavery. — Frank Herbert
Gracious," said Cecily. "You must be Mr. Sallows." "Nephilim," observed the shop owner gloomily. "I detest Nephilim." "Hmph," said Cecily. "Charmed, I'm sure. — Cassandra Clare
The most beautiful women I've ever observed are those that have exchanged a self-focused life for a Christ-focused one. They are confident, but not in… — Leslie Ludy
Science adjusts its views based on what's observed Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved. — Tim Minchin
I dislike boats," Ragnor observed, looking around. "I get vilely seasick." The turning green joke was too easy. Magnus was not going to stoop to… — Cassandra Clare
I imagine that it will not be easy to persuade Mortmain into a bonnet," Magnus observed. "Though the color would be fetching on him." Henry… — Cassandra Clare
She breathed deeply of the scent of decaying fiction, disintegrating history, and forgotten verse, and she observed for the first time that a room full… — Joe Hill
I wouldn't call that an instrument of music," Ragnor observed sourly. "An instrument of torture, perhaps. — Cassandra Clare
I imbue this place with my essence, every stone and every drop. My visit will do wonders for the flowers." Aly propped her chin on… — Tamora Pierce
As I’d observed, it was clear that Rose was willing to do anything and fight anyone to protect her friend. I admired that—I admired that… — Richelle Mead
You don’t sound very patriotic,” observed Tessa. “Weren’t you just reminiscing about the mountains?” “Patriotic?” Will looked smug. “I’ll tell you what’s patriotic,” he said.… — Cassandra Clare
Ronan merely invested a look with as much contempt as he could muster. A lady reached over the top of Noah to pat Matthew's head… — Maggie Stiefvater
I've observed over and over that people seem to get a much deeper sense of fulfillment out of something they've done as an act of… — Edward Norton
I have observed this in my experience of slavery, that whenever my condition was improved, instead of increasing my contentment; it only increased my desire… — Frederick Douglass

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