Quotes of: Hand Keyword

Yes,' Spade growled. 'And when you're slapped you'll take it and like it.' He released Cairo's wrist and with a thick open hand struck the side of his face three times savagely.

The Maltese Falcon

Oh, now look what you've done. You've gone and pissed him off," Breccan said as he stood behind two of the gypsies, one of his large hands clamped down on each of their shoulders.

Magnificence

Was that really all there was to love? Darkness undone, a hand on your forehead. In the meantime all you could do was wait--tired, alone, the minutes as long or short as a lifetime--for the face in your dream to appear.

Model Home

The major events in our lives receive the entire spotlight, but ultimately your life will be defined by the same handful of choices you make each day.

My Mastery: Learning to Live through Jiu Jitsu

I wonder how much the general population of this country know that the legal system has far more to do with playing a good hand of poker than it does with justice.

My Sister's Keeper

More than at any other time, when I hold a beloved book in my hand my limitations fall from me, my spirit is free.

Midstream: My Later Life

Looking outside of yourself for love and acceptance, leaves your happiness in the hands of others.

My Feet Aren't Ugly: A Girl's Guide to Loving Herself from the Inside Out

We are so small; and what must one hold on to when one no longer recognizes one's own hands, nor one's step, nor even the small dose of everyday despair.

Murder

Andrea raised her eyebrows. "Look at you, all high-speed." "Yeah, you'd think I was a detective or something." Andrea held her hand out. "You'll jinx it.

Magic Slays

I raised my right hand and placed my left on the Quran, which was being held by my wife and mom. Suddenly, I was blinded by a cascade of camera flashes...

My Country 'Tis of Thee

I grabbed his hand. He jumped and stared at the connection like something both magical and dangerous had happened. "Do you wanna be friends?" I asked.

Made You Up

I could make dinner with one hand. Especially if I was serving Masturbation Stew.

The Merits of Marthaism, and How Being Named Susan Can Benefit You

I don't eat applesauce, but I do eat applause. I don't use a spoon—I eat applause with my hands.

The Merits of Marthaism, and How Being Named Susan Can Benefit You

I wish I could stop time and keep you out of danger. She turned and placed a kiss on the palm of his hand. Without the danger, we never would have met.

Night Child

The seasons tell us, everything in organic life tells us, that there is no holding on; still, we try to do just that. Sometimes, though, we learn the kind of wisdom that celebrates the open hand.

Never Change

I handed him a beaker and toyed with the pleats of my skirt. The folds kept rippling against my knees in a distracting way. It was one of Naomi's additions to my wardrobe. I quickly decided that I hated it.

Nightshade

Just because you start attempting to do right, doesn’t mean people will let you forget about what you’ve done wrong…Be encouraged

Never Let Go of My Hand

People just don't seem to get me. Don't understand that I need my space. Always telling me what to do. They think rules and routines and clean hands and your p's and q's will make everything all right. They haven't got a clue.

Numbers

I don’t regret anything I was before because I still am. I only regret not having loved you. Put your hands in mine And let’s be quiet, surrounded by life.

O Pastor Amoroso

Am I glowing?" "Like a Christmas tree." "Not just the star?" The bed moved a little, and I felt his hand brush my arm. "No. You're super bright. It's kind of like looking at the sun.

Obsidian

Freddy Mercury's reflections about supersonic women are making me glad that I've never met one: they sound like a bit of a handful - not very easy-going.

The Orphan Choir