When One Quotes

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In philosophy, or religion, or ethics, or politics, two and two might make five, but when one was designing a gun or an aeroplane they… — George Orwell
It was much pleasanter at home," thought poor Alice, "when one wasn't always growing larger and smaller, and being ordered about by mice and rabbits.… — Lewis Carroll
At least when one speaks of oneself one is passionate, well-informed and specific. — Jan Neruda
For me the world has always been more of a puppet show. But when one looks behind the curtain and traces the strings upward he… — Cormac McCarthy
One is always half mad when one is shy of people. — Robert Walser
Non- Euclidean calculus and quantum physics are enough to stretch any brain; and when one mixes them with folklore, and tries to trace a strange… — H P Lovecraft
At what point, then, should one resist? When one's belt is taken away? When one is ordered to face into a corner? When one crosses… — Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn
The Christian idea of marriage is based on Christ's words that a man and wife are to be regarded as a single organism - for… — C.S. Lewis
It is, indeed, a trial to maintain the virtue of humility when one can't help being right. — Judith Martin
I would do what I pleased, and doing what I pleased, I should have my will, and having my will, I should be contented; and… — Miguel de Cervantes
It was likely that no one had been surprised, however, as it was clear that Aline and Mckenna belonged together. There was something invisible and… — Lisa Kleypas
Do not let yourself be bothered by the inconsequential. One has only so much time in this world, so devote it to the work and… — Louis L'Amour
I believe that true identity is found . . . in creative activity springing from within. It is found, paradoxically, when one loses oneself. Woman… — Anne Morrow Lindbergh
And the Top spoke no more of his old love; for that dies away when the beloved objects has lain for five years in a… — Hans Christian Andersen
Have you not done tormenting me with your accursed time! It's abominable! When! When! One day, is that not enough for you, one day he… — Samuel Beckett
People blush when one of their core truths is revealed. — Keith Ablow
I smiled at him as best I could and pushed the paper across the table before he could change his mind. Because Henry DeVille was… — Jodi Picoult
When one of us tells the truth, he makes it easier for all of us to open our hearts to our pain and that of… — Mary Pipher
Our behavior is different. How often have you seen a headline like this?--TWO DIE ATTEMPTING RESCUE OF DROWNING CHILD. If a man gets lost in… — Robert A. Heinlein
On Sunday morning I went out for a while in the neighbourhood; I bought some raisin bread. The day was warm but a little sad,… — Michel Houellebecq

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