Experience teaches effectually, but brutally. It makes us acquainted with all the effects of an action, by causing us to feel them; and we cannot fail to finish by knowing that fire burns, if we have burned ourselves. For this rough teacher, I should...
Of all books printed, probably not more than half are ever read. Many are embalmed in public libraries; many go into private quarters to fill spaces; many are glanced at and put away...scarcely opened until the fire needs kindling. The most ardent bo...
And every writer cherishes the dream of setting the young on fire, even if only by a cigarette butt tossed casually over the shoulder, and when we meet young people who say that they were inspired by what we said to rush off and read the books we wer...
I never heard weeping like that before or after; not from a child, nor a man wounded in the palm, nor a tortured man, nor a girl dragged off to slavery from a taken city. If you heard the woman you most hate in the world weep so, you would go to comf...
Sometimes love finds you when it’s ready. And when you’re ready too. How that happens is anybody’s guess. Love is the great mystery stew, its secrets well kept, its ingredients known to providence alone. While both people are being prepared, ma...
writing is like being in love. You never get better at it or learn more about it. The day you think you do is the day you lose it. Robert Frost called his work a lover's quarrel with the world. It's ongoing. It has neither a beginning nor an end. You...
Suddenly the bridge was filled with intense warmth, Will had lit the fire. Everyone immediately scurried over to it, with the exception of Scott. Carrie looked back at him, he was sitting with his back leaned against a stone pillar. The light from th...
We’re seeking — imperfectly at every turn, no doubt — an incarnational theology, a theology that brings radical good news of great joy for all the people, good news that God loves the world and didn’t send Jesus to condemn it but to save it, ...
Flirting Executive: Hello Mrs. Rothstein, how are you? [kisses her hand] Flirting Executive: You're one of the most gorgeous women I've ever seen, you're a lucky man Mr. Rothstein. Ace Rothstein: [hesitant] Thank you, thanks for that compliment. Ace ...
Harry Callahan: Uh uh. I know what you're thinking. "Did he fire six shots or only five?" Well to tell you the truth in all this excitement I kinda lost track myself. But being this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would bl...
Vasilli: He doesn't know you exist, but at that moment you're closer to him than anyone else on earth. You see his face through the sign. You see whether he shaved or not. You can see whether he's married if he's got a wedding ring. It's not like fir...
Col. Douglas Mortimer: One from the outside one from the inside.There's no other way.One of us will have to join Indio's gang. Monco: Why did you look at me when you said one of us? Col. Douglas Mortimer: Because they don't know you.Wild sees me and ...
[Ray and Peter have been fired] Dr Ray Stantz: This is a major disgrace. Forget MIT or Stanford now. They wouldn't touch us with a 10-meter cattle prod. Dr. Peter Venkman: You're always so concerned about your reputation. Einstein did his best stuff ...
Q: Now this one I'm particularly keen about. You see the gear lever here? Now, if you take the top off, you will find a little red button. Whatever you do, don't touch it. James Bond: Yeah, why not? Q: Because you'll release this section of the roof,...
Peeta Mellark: [Eulogy for the fallen tributes of District 11] Though they fought and lived with honor and dignity until the end, both Thresh and Rue were so young. But our lives aren't just measured in years. They're measured in the lives of people ...
[looking at the District 4 Male Tribute] Katniss Everdeen: Finnick Odair, right? Haymitch Abernathy: Yes. He won the games at 14. Youngest ever. Extremely humble. Katniss Everdeen: You're kidding. Haymitch Abernathy: Yes, I'm kidding. He's a peacock,...
Hermione: It's not going to work. Fred: Oh yeah? George: Why's that, Granger? Hermione: You see this? [gestures to a glowing circle on the floor] Hermione: This is an age line. Dumbledore drew it himself. Fred: So? Hermione: So a genius like Dumbledo...
James Potter: Harry! When the connection is broken you MUST get to the Portkey. We can linger for a moment to give you some time but only a moment. Do you understand? Cedric Diggory: Harry. Take my body back, will you? Take my body back to my father....
Cedric Diggory: I realize I never really thanked you properly for tipping me off about those dragons. Harry: Forget about it. I'm sure you would've done the same for me. Cedric Diggory: Exactly. You know the Prefects' bathroom on the fifth floor? It'...
Professor Moody: What was it like? What was he like? Harry: Who? Professor Moody: The Dark Lord. What was it like to stand in his presence? Harry: ...I dunno... It was like I'd fallen into one of my dreams. Into one of my nightmares. Professor Moody:...
Hagrid: I remember when I first met you all. Biggest bunch of misfits I ever set eyes on! You reminded me of myself a little. And here we all are, four years later. Ron: We're still a bunch of misfits. Hagrid: Well maybe. But you've all got each othe...
