Tone Quotes

857 Tone quotes by 657 unique authors

Each of us chooses the tone for telling his or her own story. I would like to choose the durable clarity of a platinum print,… — Isabel Allende
I hate cats." Death's face became a little stiffer, if that were possible. The blue glow in his eye sockets flickered red for an instant.… — Terry Pratchett
Murphy nodded, frowning at the road ahead of her. "The reason treachery is so reveiled," she said in a careful tone of voice, "is because… — Jim Butcher
My mother read that parents should spend quality time with their children. One way is to sign up for organized activities together. This month we're… — Julie Anne Peters
Ouch,” Jace said in her ear, his tone indignant. “You elbowed me.” “Well, you landed on me. — Cassandra Clare
A-tone-ment-its a chance to fix the unfixable and to start all over again. It begins when you forgive yourself for all you've done wrong, and… — Glenn Beck
The concept that really gets the goat of the gay-hater, the idea that really spins their melon and sickens their stomachs is that most terrible… — Stephen Fry
I hold it truth, with him who sings To one clear harp in divers tones, That men may rise on stepping-stones Of their dead selves… — Alfred Lord Tennyson
Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than the skin tone, when religion is seen uniquely as a way to speak one's… — Josephine Baker
The cure for him would be to take a good long look at some potato plants, which have lately had such a deep and distinctive… — Vincent Van Gogh
Ryan stared at me as I pulled my phone out to see who was calling at this late hour. “You have the Fraggle Rock theme… — Diana Rowland
I'm getting a girlfriend soon," said Michael in a serious tone, and everyone laughed. "You've got plenty of time for that, kiddo," said his father.… — Alexandra Adornetto
The great miraculous bell of translucent ice is suspended in mid-air. It rings to announce endings and beginnings. And it rings because there is fresh… — Vera Nazarian
[E]very plot, worth the name, must be elaborated to its dénouement before anything be attempted with the pen. It is only with the dénouement constantly… — Edgar Allan Poe
I am an ambassador," Akretenesh warned me, anger bringing his confidence back. "You cannot shoot." "I don't mean to," I reassured him, still smiling. I… — Megan Whalen Turner
He’s speaking in the tone of voice that everyone uses when they’re about to break you apart. Gentle—kind, even—like they can make the news sound… — Lauren Oliver
In summary, she did jump off a cliff, but she wasn't trying to kill herself. Bella's all about the extreme sports these days." I flushed… — Stephenie Meyer
They’re not hideous,” said Tessa. Will blinked at her. “What?” “Gideon and Gabriel,” said Tessa. “They’re really quite good-looking, not hideous at all.” “I spoke,”… — Cassandra Clare
Alec drew his hand back with a low whistle. "The Inquisitor meant business." "Of course she did. I'm a dangerous criminal. Or hadn't you heard?"… — Cassandra Clare
When I’m a Duchess,” she said to herself (not in a very hopeful tone though), “I won’t have any pepper in my kitchen at all.… — Lewis Carroll
If I did not wear torn pants, orthopedic shoes, frantic disheveled hair, that is to say, if I did not tone down my beauty, people… — Brenda Ueland
But you have said it too often, Mr. Benedict!" said Mrs. Perumal in an imperious tone that was quite out of character. "And if you… — Trenton Lee Stewart
Yeah, but going by that cold tone of voice, she had to wonder whether the best-laid plans of mice and vampires, blah, blah, blah... — J R Ward
It is certain," exclaimed my uncle in a tone of triumph. "But silence, do you hear me? silence upon the whole subject; and let no… — Jules Verne
Keep the corners of your mouth turned up. Speak in a low, persuasive tone. Listen; be teachable. Laugh at good stories and learn to tell… — Mother Teresa

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