Papa Quotes

121 Papa quotes by 100 unique authors

mistakes are a part of life, and Papa works her purpose in them too. — William P. Young
There is a saying that to understand is to forgive, but that is an error, so Papa used to say. You must forgive in order… — Marilynne Robinson
All of the sudden," he said, "I feel different-- not like I ever felt before. Even when Papa died I didn't feel this way. In… — William Saroyan
She had heard Papa sing so many songs about the heart; the heart that was breaking - was aching - was dancing -was heavy laden… — Betty Smith
He scarcely saw his parents. When Christopher was small, he was terrified that he would meet Papa out walking in the Park one day and… — Diana Wynne Jones
My Papa's Waltz: The whiskey on your breath Could make a small boy dizzy; But I hung on like death: Such waltzing was not easy.… — Theodore Roethke
They came upon themselves in a mirror and he almost raised the pistol. It's us, Papa, the boy whispered. It's us. — Cormac McCarthy
In that most burdensome moment of all human history, with blood appearing at every pore and an anguished cry upon His lips, Christ sought Him… — Jeffrey R. Holland
Papa, I'm ashamed that you think women are so simple. We can make decisions for ourselves too, you know. I'm not a child or a… — Steve Kluger
It’s just a mild disagreement, Papa. Remi has this whole need to breathe in and out, which annoys me. If he would just stop breathing,… — Sherrilyn Kenyon
20 minutes later: a girl on Himmel Street. She looks up. She speaks in whisper. ‘The sky is soft today, Max. The clouds are so… — Markus Zusak
Just take me with you. Please. I cant. Please, Papa. I cant. I cant hold my son dead in my arms. I thought I could… — Cormac McCarthy
You must not imagine that Papa or I have the least notion of compelling you to marry anyone whom you hold in aversion, for I… — Georgette Heyer
Now, Mama, Papa, and sir," said Ramses, "please withdraw to the farthest corner and crouch down with your backs turned. It is as I feared;… — Barbara Mertz
You have a wound too, Papa." Hanna took Brigan's left hand, which was wrapped in a bandage, and inspected it. "Did you throw the first… — Kristin Cashore
Sometimes I think my papa is an accordion. When he looks at me and smiles and breathes, I hear the notes. — Markus Zusak
Papa was a man with silver eyes, not dead ones. Papa was an accordion! But his bellows were all empty. Nothing went in and nothing… — Markus Zusak
She told Papa about it. He made her stick out her tongue and he felt her wrist. He shook his head sadly and said, "You… — Betty Smith
God help me if I ever injure my back," Clayton quipped. "God help you if you ever turn it," Whitney snapped, "for there'll surely be… — Judith McNaught
The boy heaved a sigh. "I would ask to go with you," he said, " but I have to finish my lessons. I so look… — Lisa Kleypas
Papa sat with me tonight. He brought the accordion down and sat close to where Max used to sit. I often look at his fingers… — Markus Zusak
Contemporary fantasists all bow politely to Lord Tennyson and Papa Tolkien, then step around them to go back to the original texts for inspiration--and there… — David Eddings
It's not a pretty world, Papa.' 'I've noticed,' my father said softly. — Chaim Potok
Papa's in a bad way, Locke. I wanted to see you before you saw him - he has some...things he wishes to discuss with you.… — Scott Lynch
As the children were sitting there eating pears, a girl came walking along the road from town. When she saw the children she stopped and… — Astrid Lindgren

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