Quotes of: Grumbling Keyword

If you are foolish enough to be contented, don't show it, but grumble with the rest.

Jerome K. Jerome

Hope," Frank grumbled. "I'd rather have a few good weasels.

The Son of Neptune

I don't so much mind looking back on having lost the election, or having been denied a role in the play, or having had my novel repeatedly rejected, or having been turned down for a date, or recalling laughter at my expense when I attempted some sill...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

I'm not saying that I think one man is better than the other. I'm not saying that either is kinder or wiser or more ambitious, more thoughtful, confident, or able. But the fact is that when I'm with the one, comfort settles into my bones. I feel calm...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

One smile has the power to... Calm fears. Soften stone walls. Warm a cold heart. Invite a new friend. Mimic a loving hug. Beautify the bearer. Lighten heavy loads. Promote good deeds. Brighten a gloomy day. Comfort a grieving spirit. Offer hope to th...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

When you begin to care too much about what everyone else says, your confidence shrinks and you start to feel like insignificant, little Jack in a strange land of intimidating giants. But when you come to realize that opinions are as diverse and plent...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

I can smite you " Nick grumbled. "Anytime I like.

The Demon's Surrender

Him, who incessantly laughs in the street, you may commonly hear grumbling in his closet.

Johann Kaspar Lavater

Say to all small and great, and that often, that fully, quickly and willingly, without grumbling and contradiction, they do all your commands that are not against God.

Robert Grosseteste

One motivation for the 'Soul Train' awards was the grumbling that all of us in the industry have heard about the way black music tends to be viewed as a secondary phenomenon by the other awards shows.

Don Cornelius

My spirit mirrors the radiance of a clear, blue sky. With closed eyes I lift my face and smile, warmed from the core and from above. All hopes and dreams compete with this endless expanse of heaven, desiring the clock of eternity. I reach with my han...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

My world burns severe. Pockets of sweltering air attack every inch of me exposed, heated by fire spewed forth from the lungs of dragons. For defense I raise a glowing sword that shines by virtue of powers contrary to those I fight against. It is a ba...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

Life works on the same principle as a boomerang. It's simple, really—what you send out you get back. A smiling face receives many smiles. Friendliness finds itself surrounded by friends. Giving hugs creates hugs. Offered help is reciprocated. In co...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

A kiss says it all— I like you. I love you. I need you. I want you. I value you. I fancy you. I adore you. I prefer you. I missed you. I cherish you. I support you. I care for you. I long for you. I think of you. I treasure you. I hope for you. I c...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

I've a habit of placing a happy-face or a frowny-face on my calendar, depending on what kind of day I've had.  Often I slap a droopy circle in the box, discouraged by the things I failed to accomplish and the unpleasant encounters endured.  But the...

Smile Anyway: Quotes, Verse, & Grumblings for Every Day of the Year

Eagles are extinct," grumbled Morpurgo. "Perhaps they should have attacked the sky. It betrayed them.

The Fall of Hyperion

Grumble weakens the spirit. Despair is counterproductive. Both are true toxicants in life.

My Ancestor Was an Ancient Astronaut

I get sort of short with people and start grumbling and clearing my throat - in honor of my father - when I'm impatient. It's very charming.

Maria Bamford

Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.

Alphonse Karr

Do all things without grumbling. Why? You have a sovereign God who is on your side, who works everything together for your good.

John Piper

It is no use to grumble and complain; It's just as cheap and easy to rejoice; When God sorts out the weather and sends rain - Why, rain's my choice.

James Whitcomb Riley