Respite Quotes

52 quotes by 50 authors

Oh, injurious love, that respites me a life, whose very comfort is still a dying horror — William Shakespeare
The whole earth, perpetually steeped in blood, is nothing but an immense altar on which every living thing must be sacrificed without end, without restraint,… — Joseph de Maistre
When the enemy's envoy's speak in humble terms, but continues his preparations, he will advance. When their language is deceptive but the enemy pretentiously advances,… — Sun Tzu
Any outside use of military power would at best furnish a temporary respite from the processes that we see playing out. We know that because… — Paul R. Pillar
My fave routine is The Roller Coaster. First of all it's a great way to get into a card trick, without stating it's a card… — Steve Valentine
The candle flame is too hot. It flickers and dances in the over-warm breeze, a breeze that brings no respite from the heat. Soft gossamer… — E. L. James
Art is a spiritual, immaterial respite from the hardships of life. — Fernando Botero
I believe that love that is true and real creates a respite from death.Â All cowardice comes from not loving, or not loving well, which… — Corey Stoll
We have to use our freedoms and privileges to see what respite we can give to those less equipped to deal with their challenges. — Chloe Hooper
Nothing will make me change my principles. Even with the knife at my neck I shall still declare, up to this day, the poor have… — Jean-Paul Marat
Those who sell their liberty for security are understandable, if pitiable, creatures. Those who sell the liberty of others for wealth, power, or even a… — L. Neil Smith
In [man's] mouth is ever the bittersweet taste of life and death, unknown to the trees. Without respite he is dragged by the two wild… — Hope Mirrlees
To this day, I fondly recall the challenges of building a fire, pitching a tent, climbing a New England mountain, canoeing on a lake. Camp… — Michael Eisner
Frequently what we say is rest is merely laziness. Our body requires respite and so does our mind and spirit. But a person should never… — Watchman Nee
The TV set, or Satanic family altar, has grown more elaborate since the early 50s, from the tiny, fuzzy screen to huge â€˜entertainment centersâ€™ covering… — Anton Szandor LaVey
I pray the gods some respite from the weary task of this long year's watch that lying on the Atreidae's roof on bended arm, dog-… — Aeschylus
Love is an incurable malady like those pathetic states in which rheumatism affords the sufferer a brief respite only to be replaced by epileptiform headaches. — Marcel Proust
As strenuous challenge or contemplative retreat, the parks and other units of the national lands offer welcome respite from the world, a safety valve for… — T. H. Watkins
Music furnishes a delightful recreation for the hours of respite from the cares of the day, and lasts us through life. — Thomas Jefferson
Retreat might give us a moment of respite but years of repentance at our weakness would, I believe, follow. — Tony Blair

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