Needs Quote by John Irving Download Open image “We often need to lose sight of our priorities in order to see them.” — John Irving ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.2 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Needs Order Perspective Priorities Sight
When we recognize that we don't have all the time in the world, we see our priorities most clearly. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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There's no sense talking about priorities. Priorities reveal themselves. We're all transparent against the face of the clock. — Eric Zorn Copy Share Image
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I try to see what the priorities are and not get terribly fussed about things that don't matter. Not be swept away by feelings… — Penelope Tree Copy Share Image
We also have to ask if we focusing on the most important priorities. — Fred Thompson Copy Share Image
Your memory is a monster; you forget - it doesn't. It simply files things away. It keeps things for you, or hides things from… — John Irving Copy Share Image
… and so he tried to accept the ache in his heart as what Dr. Larch would call the common symptoms of normal life. — John Irving Copy Share Image
Watch out for people who call themselves religious; make sure you know what they mean––make sure they know what they mean! — John Irving Copy Share Image
The desire to never leave your side, the desire to never see you again. The desire to see your face asleep on the pillow… — John Irving Copy Share Image
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“God, I think I just hit a high E-flat - and I really held it!" Esmeralda said, after one of her more prolonged orgasms,… — John Irving Copy Share Image
“Nostalgia!" Miss Frost cried. "You´re nostalgic!" She repeated. "Just how old are you, William?" She asked. "Seventeen, " I told her. "Seventeen!" Miss Frost… — John Irving Copy Share Image
“JUST BECAUSE A BUNCH OF ATHEISTS ARE BETTER WRITERS THAN THE GUYS WHO WROTE THE BIBLE DOESN'T NECESSARILY MAKE THEM RIGHT!" [Owen Meany] said… — John Irving Copy Share Image
It is much easier to be flexible about where a story begins than it ever was for me to change my mind about where… — John Irving Copy Share Image
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You're nice,' Cushie told him, squeezing his hand. 'And you're my oldest friend.' But they both must have known that you can know someone… — John Irving Copy Share Image
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If your life's at a juncture and you need to think about things, there's nowhere better than home. However old you are. — Sophie Kinsella Copy Share Image
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