Touchy Quotes

47 quotes by 45 authors

Listening is not just hearing what someone tells you word for word. You have to listen with a heart. I don't want that to sound… — Anna Deavere Smith
As a member of the Protestant British squirearchy ruling Ireland, he was touchy about his Irish origins. When in later life an enthusiastic Gael commended… — Duke of Wellington
You're never rude,' she said, smiling, 'and I think it's good to be touchy sometimes. It means you care. — Mohsin Hamid
I told myself that if I didn't care, this wouldn't have hurt so much - surely that proved I was alive and human and all… — Jodi Picoult
Taking the line of least resistance, we lump the most different people together under the same heading. Taking the line of least resistance, we ascribe… — Amin Maalouf
Who's the other kid in the photo?' he asked. 'The sandy-haired guy.' Annabeth's expression tightened. Touchy subject. 'That's Luke,' she said. 'He's dead now. — Rick Riordan
No matter what your profession â€“ doctor, lawyer, architect, accountant â€“ if you are an American, you better be good at the touchy-feely service stuff,… — Thomas Friedman
Face it, you stupid little cookie maker,â€ Jenks said, almost sounding fond, â€œin the last couple of days youâ€™ve seen what itâ€™s like to be… — Kim Harrison
Alek was right behind her now, his body pressing close as he adjusted her sword arm. She hadn't realized this fencing business would be so… — Scott Westerfeld
The boy shall have a proper beating,' said Cecil. 'But I beat him already,' I said, 'and don't tell me I didn't do it properly.… — Franny Billingsley
Those touchy mediocrities who sit trembling lest someone's work prove greater than their own - they have no inkling of the loneliness that comes when… — Ayn Rand
...and then she glared at me, the same glare my stepmother used to give me when I gave her the Nazi salute. That woman was… — Darynda Jones
He's stubborn," Tux warned in a singsong tone. "Stay out of this," Mark spat. "And touchy," Tux added. — Brandon Mull
Jesus," Dante interjected when the heavy quiet in the vehicle seemed endless. "All this touchy feely is making me itchy to kill something. How about… — Tina St. John
The labor of self-love is a heavy one indeed... The heart's fierce effort to protect itself from every slight, to shield its touchy honor from… — Aiden Wilson Tozer
If you watch the evening news, Dr. Kissinger is very often brought on to sort of be the statesman of his age and to reflect… — Eugene Jarecki
Humans are nervous, touchy creatures and can be easily offended. Many are deeply insecure. They become focused and energized by taking offence; it makes them… — Michael Leunig
We came up with three core touchy feely words. — James Frank
She is sensitive but not touchy. She is kind to all but has discernment. She is confident but not arrogant. She is who I hope… — Rachel Hamilton
A Very Touchy Thought:There are many people who are Ready to cry when You Die...But, The one who is Made for You,Is the one who… — Tinku Razoria

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