Quotes for All
We have crossed the boundary that lies between Republic and Empire. If you ask when, the answer is that you cannot make a single stroke between day and night: the precise moment does not matter. There was no painted sign to say: ‘You are now entering Imperium.’ Yet it was a very old road and … Read more
There are those who still think they are holding the pass against a revolution that may be coming up the road. But they are gazing in the wrong direction. The revolution is behind them. It went by in the Night of Depression, singing songs to freedom. Garet Garrett
Every night is a time for drink. Gannicus
Always wear sunscreen and wash your makeup off at night. Gail Simmons
Once you’re done being president, you tend to want to defend your record more than plumb your inner feelings. I find it hard to imagine Obama going home at night and writing sensitive, introspective journal entries about his meeting with John Boehner. Gail Collins
My favorite of my books is DAVE AT NIGHT, because it’s loosely based on my father’s childhood in an orphanage. Gail Carson Levine
Hush Hattie! I said, intoxicated with my success. I don’t want to go to my room. Everyone must know I shan’t marry the prince. I ran to the door to our street, opened it, and called out into the night, I shan’t marry the prince. I turned back into the hall and ran to Char … Read more
I rode all day. I cried all night. The moon didn’t glow. The sun didn’t rise. A comet blazed Between my eyes. West and South, Wind and rain. Every way is Just the same. Pray give me a box To hide inside. Pray give me a spade To dig my own grave. Gail Carson Levine
He is clearly bookish. I did not follow a single word of their conversation at dinner last night, not one jot of it. He must be bookish. Gail Carriger
Quietly Sophronia added, And the soot on my dress, sir? I didn’t see anything. Professor Braithwope smiled down at her, showing a small hint of fang. Sophronia grinned back. I’m glad we understand each other, sir. The vampire looked out into the night. This is the right finishing school for you, isn’t it, whot? Yes … Read more