Quotes of: Authority-figures Keyword

Perhaps forgiveness wasn’t a singular event, but a progression, or better, a dance that took some figuring before you could perform the steps.

Talking to the Dead

Cheri grinned cockily at Pam and turned to Chelsea. “I figure my coffee won’t have time to get cold before this is over.

Paralyzed Dreams

You figured that the only way I'd be happy is if I did the things you thought would be best for me.

Picture Perfect

I am both happy and sad at the same time, and I'm still trying to figure out how that could be.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

I like undressing women with my eyes, but I just can’t quite figure out how to unstrap their bras with my eyelids.

This Book is Not FOR SALE

Because my life isn't going to wait around while I figure out how to make it work.

Take Me There

That was Hunter,' said Quinn as his father's footsteps faded away. 'I figured. Since he said to call him Hunter and everything.

And Then Everything Unraveled

That's when you know for sure somebody loves you. They figure out what you need and they give it to you -- without you asking.

Very Valentine

Too much work, I guess, to figure out each person as a whole instead of parts of this and parts of that.

The Witch of Belladonna Bay: A Novel

Come on,” I said a third time, to the approaching darkness, to the figures that beckoned from within it, to the peace that comes at last to every dead thing.

The Wolf in Winter

I figure if there is a God, She's good and surged right now about the state of things down here.

When She Woke

The thing is, we live in a contemporary world, and being able to make yourself the best person you can possible be can be difficult. But as long as you're trying to figure it out, and you're really looking in the right direction, everything's going t...

Andie MacDowell

We all have a finite amount of energy and time to give, and must figure out the best way to have an impact on the things that matter to us most - and it's okay that each one of us will do it differently.

Jan Fields

When I was 26, I wrote my first mystery, 'The Thomas Berryman Number', and it was turned down by, I don't know, 31 publishers. Then it won an Edgar for Best First Novel. Go figure.

James Patterson

Some of their best songs don't have bridges and choruses. So that made me think I should trust my instincts. My songs were okay, I figured. I didn't need to change anything.

Lucinda Williams

I figured most of the best actors around 20 years old would all be at drama school, where they're tied up and contractually can't work, so I saw there must be a gap in the market for a young actor like me.

Matt Milne

It took me a while to figure that out and to realize what a gift that I had been given. And when I finally did, I dedicated myself to be the best pitcher I possibly could be, for as long as I possibly could be.

Nolan Ryan

We live in deeds, not years; in thoughts, not figures on a dial. We should count time by heart throbs. He most lives who thinks most, feels the noblest, acts the best.

Philip James Bailey

I think if you enjoy teaching, if you enjoy talking about your craft, that's probably the best way to do it... because once a player starts to get it, once he figures it out, he'll never forget it.

Tony Gwynn

I figured all your classes were stuff like Slaughter 101 and Beheading for Beginners." Jace flipped a page. "Very funny, Fray.

City of Bones

I don't really listen to bassists - not anymore. When I was younger, I listened to those guys and was trying to figure out everything they did. Nowadays, I draw inspiration from everybody.

Les Claypool