Robert Wilson Lynd Quotes
Swinburne was an absurd character. He was a bird of showy strut and plumage. One could not but admire his glorious feathers; but, as soon as he began to moult ... one saw how very little body there was underneath.Robert Wilson Lynd
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A book is not an example of 'women's writing' simply because it is written by a woman. Writing may become 'women's writing' when it could not have been written by a man.
Rachel Cusk -
I learned that despite having years and years of experience in math and computer science and so on, I didn't really know how to code until I formed a company.
Balaji Srinivasan -
I have the sensation of doing something good for people, more than being a trendy artist or a successful artist.
Fernando Botero -
I can't say I'm having trouble with my husband or that I have a stubborn child.
Carice van Houten -
Unfortunately, I'm very accident-prone.
Orlando Bloom -
The sovereignty of scriptures of all religions must come to an end if we want to have a united integrated modern India.
Babasaheb
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It is only the forcible propagation of conventional Christianity that makes the agnostic so bitter toward the church. He knows that all the doctrines cannot possibly be true, but he would view them with toleration if he were asked merely to let them alone for the benefit of the masses whom they can help and succour.
H. P. Lovecraft -
In falling over in heels while trying to look attractive, you don't just hurt your body, you bear the humiliation of injuring your very soul. Physical pain? Whatever, bring it on. But the humiliation? Oh, you have seen to the very weakest part of me.
Kate Reardon -
Of puns it has been said that those who most dislike them are those who are least able to utter them.
Edgar Allan Poe -
I get really tired of hearing of all these old rockers whine and complain about how hard life on the road can be. Just stop if you don't like it. I don't think of it as work. I love it all.
Edgar Winter -
The hajj is one of the five essential practices of Islam; when they make the pilgrimage to Mecca, Muslims ritually act out the central principles of their faith.
Karen Armstrong -
With 500 channels and the Internet available, you'd think a candidate could get the word out.
Larry King
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My dad died when I was young; my mom remarried with more haste than sense to a fellow... he wasn't evil or anything, but he was worthless.
P. J. O'Rourke -
In life, particularly in public life, psychology is more powerful than logic.
Ludwig Quidde -
For a long time, I would go out of my way to have a personal appearance on the verge of an insane person, because it was closer to how I felt, but I looked so dumb. So, I just stopped. It was like, 'I'm just going to look like a banker.'
Kurt Braunohler -
I'm probably more comfortable inside a Marine Corps rifle company than I am anywhere in my life.
Jim Webb -
It's not easy being the world's policeman. No one thanks you for it.
Philip Kerr -
I was a very, very slow learner. I was good at nothing.
Ella Woodward
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For me, my one thing is eyelash extensions. I always have them on cause they just do all the work and let everything look better. If I have eyelash extensions on, I will put on some under eye concealer and maybe, like, an illuminating moisturizer and call it a day.
Jessie James Decker -
I always try to travel light.
Claire Tomalin -
The partaker partakes of that which changes him. The child that touches takes character from the thing, The body, it touches. The captain and his menAre one and the sailor and the sea are one.
Wallace Stevens -
My initial response was to sue her for defamation of character, but then I realized that I had no character.
Charles Barkley -
I try to hit the ball along the ground, especially against fast bowlers. I also like the bat to come down in the right position and check if my body position is correct. If I'm really watching the ball carefully, then automatically I'm in a good position to hit it down the ground.
Virender Sehwag -
Swinburne was an absurd character. He was a bird of showy strut and plumage. One could not but admire his glorious feathers; but, as soon as he began to moult ... one saw how very little body there was underneath.
Robert Wilson Lynd