Trappings Quotes

59 quotes by 57 authors

I am not tempted by God but I love his trappings. — Jeanette Winterson
Civilized man longs for the illusion of barbarism. Either his culture fulfills this need by adopting its outer trappings, or he will be seduced by… — C.S. Friedman
Oh, that," said the king with a shrug. "That isn't your honor, Costis. That's the public perception of your honor. It has nothing to do… — Megan Whalen Turner
It's tucked away in a quiet corner, shadowed and obscured, no part of the Nightside's usual bright gaudy neon noir. It doesn't advertise and it… — Simon R. Green
The heart of it all is mystery, and science is at best only the peripheral trappings to that mystery--a ragged barbed-wire fence through which mystery… — Rick Bass
I think the difference between a lie and a story is that a story utilizes the trappings and appearance of truth for the interest of… — John Steinbeck
Seems," madam? Nay, it is; I know not "seems." 'Tis not alone my inky cloak, good mother, Nor customary suits of solemn black, Nor windy… — William Shakespeare
Has all the trappings of a mystery novel, doesn't it? — Patricia Cornwell
A hush of expectancy descended in the chamber as all waited to hear the request. What treasure could he want? Laren inventoried in her mind… — Kristen Britain
Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth, but supreme beauty a beauty cold and austere, like that of sculpture, without appeal to any part of… — Bertrand Russell
Life is barren enough surely with all her trappings; let us be therefore cautious of how we strip her. — Samuel Johnson
Nas has always been uncomfortable with being famous and accessible. Nas makes music because he loves music, not because he wants the trappings of music,… — Steve Stoute
In Mesopotamia or Egypt, for example, the monarch had a god-like religious status. But this is not the case in Judaism. So that notion that… — Simon Schama
There are trappings of science fiction which I kind of embrace, but there are also cliches which I run from. — David Twohy
Many kids, particularly in lower-income families, would actually benefit from more structured activities. Plenty of children, especially teenagers, thrive on a busy schedule. But just… — Carl Honore
I have worked with a lot of kids. Most of them have been really lovely. But there are a lot of trappings. — Ron Eldard
A life lived with integrity - even if it lacks the trappings of fame and fortune is a shining star in whose light others may… — Denis Waitley
Take a look at what you have in your life money friends property and ask yourself is this what make a life or do you… — Ritu Ghatourey
I know I sound like I'm 80, but I've seen the trappings of fame. My goal is just to have a day-to-day job that I… — Rashida Jones

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