Prized Quotes

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The power of doing any thing with quickness is always much prized by the possessor, and often without any attention to the imperfection of the… — Jane Austen
Why there you are, Stephen,' cried Jack. 'You are come home, I find.' That is true,' said Stephen with an affectionate look: he prized statements… — Patrick O'Brian
The sun has blessed you," Sarita used to say. "Look how he has left his kisses on your face for all to see and be… — Libba Bray
If gold has been prized because it is the most inert element, changeless and incorruptible, water is prized for the opposite reason -- its fluidity,… — Rebecca Solnit
[Peter Pan] has never broken his terrible habit of eavesdropping. So, maybe that wasn't the rustle of pages you heard while this story lasted, but… — Geraldine McCaughrean
There's nothing more prized to a man than something he had to wait for, work for, or strugle a little bit to get. — Sherry Argov
A tooth is much more to be prized than a diamond. — Miguel de Cervantes
For Ragamuffins, God's name is Mercy. We see our darkness as a prized possession because it drives us into the heart of God. Without mercy… — Brennan Manning
Recently Mr. Mawdsleyâ€™s donkey escaped from his stall, raced down the road, and somehow found his way into an enclosed pasture. Mr. Cairdâ€™s prized mare… — Lisa Kleypas
What is sin? It is the glory of God not honored. The holiness of God not reverenced. The greatness of God not admired. The power… — John Piper
But I have had enough melodrama in this life, and would willingly give my five senses if they could ensure us our present peace and… — Daphne du Maurier
Dependence, humility, simplicity, cooperation, and a sense of abandon are qualities greatly prized in the spiritual life, but extremely elusive for people who live in… — Philip Yancey
Another study, of 38,000 knowledge workers across different sectors, found that the simple act of being interrupted is one of the biggest barriers to productivity.… — Susan Cain
For if all things were equally in all men, nothing would be prized. — Thomas Hobbes
The rose that lives its little hour Is prized beyone the sculpted flower. — William C. Bryant
The rule seems to be that there are no absolutes, that what is rare is prized. Thus, in times of relative affluence, thin models become… — Charles Jencks
I am a witness to nations and people deprived of their freedom. I was there. I watched that great Iron Curtain drop around nations which… — Ezra Taft Benson
The cognitive skills prized by the American educational establishment and measured by achievement tests are only part of what is required for success in life.… — James Heckman
Loveliest of lovely things are they on earth that soonest pass away. The rose that lives its little hour is prized beyond the sculptured flower. — William C. Bryant
The corsets I wore in The Railway Children are still in my undies drawer, a prized relic of my favourite film. — Dinah Sheridan

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