Quotes of: Defining-moment Keyword

Sometimes my hand starts to burn and I am convinced we are writing the same word at the same moment.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

It’s difficult to ever go back to the same places or people. You turn away, even for a moment, and when you turn back around, everything’s changed.

Elsewhere

True wisdom gives the only possible answer at any given moment, and that night, going back to bed was the only possible answer.

Eat, Pray, Love

He lifted a hand to her face, running a fingertip across her cheekbone and down to her mouth. It lingered for a moment before he dropped his hand to his side. "I'll be here.

Endless

They were all dressed in their finest as though life really were some magical stage play in which every moment ought to be illuminated with its own bright spotlight.

Envy

Here is a piece of advice. Never pay attention to what a man says when he comes. Anything might be blurted out at that moment, and it rarely means anything.

Escorted

Nothing is permanent in my mysterious world, even my moments of belief - Jenifer

Equating the Equations of Insanity: A Journey from Grief to Victory

How ironic, she thought, as she fell to her certain death, that at that moment she would have given anything to be a giant goose again.

The Everafter War

Think about that for a moment. They died for you. Now take a good look at the life you're living and tell me: Did they do the right thing?

Feed

Is Hopper celebrating with you?” “Hopper? Why would—” My mouth snapped shut for a few moments. “Oh. I, uh, kind of forgot about him.

The Fiery Heart

Enjoy it, learn from it and more than anything, never take your health for granted. Don’t just seize the day. Seize the moment. Every single one.

Forever Is Over

And wasn't that a great moment in baseball history," Holly Grace replied with withering sarcasm. "Helen Keller pitching and Little Stevie Wonder catching.

Fancy Pants

At that moment there was a knock on the door, and Sam came in. He ran to Frodo and took his left hand, awkwardly and shyly. He stroked it gently and then he blushed and turned hastily away.

The Fellowship of the Ring

When I say to the Moment flying; 'Linger a while -- thou art so fair!' Then bind me in thy bonds undying, And my final ruin I will bear!

Faust

At this very moment with my girl in my arms, I feel like there’s nothing I can’t do for her, for us. — Duke

Fix Up

Outside, he had a sudden feeling that at moments there was too much light for human eyes. It caused men to feel weak and befuddled.

The Goblins of Eros

...and for a moment I thought I loved her. But I am slow-thinking and full of interior rules that act as brakes on my desires

The Great Gatsby

She knows what it is to be sad and miserable, but those emotions are almost enjoyable. They throw moments of happiness and laughter into sharper relief.

The Glass Room

What is our life: (Pause.) it’s looking forward or it’s looking back. And that’s our life. That’s it. Where is the moment?

Glengarry Glen Ross

You know how sometimes, your life is so perfect you’re afraid for the next moment, because it couldn’t possibly be quite as good? That’s what it felt like.

Handle with Care

The women laughed and wept; the crowd stamped their feet enthusiastically, for at that moment Quasimodo was really beautiful. He was handsome — this orphan, this foundling, this outcast.

The Hunchback Of Notre Dame