Quotes for All
It was a quiet way – He asked if I was his – I made no answer of the tongue But answer of the eyes – And then He bore me on Before this mortal noise With swiftness, as of Chariots and distance, as of Wheels. This World did drop away As acres from the … Read more
Tens of thousands who could never afford to own, feed and stable a horse, had by this bright invention enjoyed the swiftness of motion which is perhaps the most fascinating feature of material life. Frances E. Willard
War must be, while we defend our lives against a destroyer who would devour all. Faramir
Character builds slowly, but it can be torn down with incredible swiftness. Faith Baldwin
Speed is not an indicator of quality in terms of fiction. That’s true of one’s relative slowness or swiftness – taking 10 years to write a book or taking 10 days to write a book (or a comic or a film or an angry postcard) guarantees nothing in terms of how good or how bad … Read more
In the end it was Shadowhunting they had bonded over—a shared love of sharp-edged weapons, gleaming seraph blades, the painful pleasure of burning Marks, the thought-numbing swiftness of battle. When Alec had wanted to go out hunting alone with Jace, leaving Izzy behind, Jace had spoken up for her: “We need her with us; she’s … Read more
There are a lot of messages that need to be sent to the criminal who is out there dealing in this on the streets of the United States. We need to send the message of swiftness and certain punishment. Bill McCollum
The difference between a mongrel and a thoroughbred, whether brute or man, is not in swiftness, beauty, or endurance, but in courage. Austin O’Malley
She was so quiet. So reflective. And she could erase herself, her spirit, with a swiftness that truly startled, when she knew the people around her could not respect it. Alice Walker
Sleep and death, two twins of winged race, Of matchless swiftness, but of silent pace. Alexander Pope