Quotes of: Leanings Keyword

She collapsed. I stepped forward and caught her. I thought of two trees nearly unrooted and leaning against each other.

The Dog Stars

Just this once,’ he says almost more to himself than to me. ‘Just one moment.’ Then he leans down and kisses me.

End of Days

He leaned heavily on the desk now, as if danger had strengthened him before and its lack now made him weak.

Graceling

Politicians must set their aims for the high ground and according to our various leanings, Democratic, Republican, Independent, we will follow. Politicians must be told if they continue to sink into the mud of obscenity, they will proceed alone.

Maya Angelou

we should lean into the pain, instead of running away from it.

Angels at Christmas: Those Christmas Angels / Where Angels Go

I glance at Tris. She grins at me, then leans in to whisper something to Christina. "Are you here to help or what, Stiff?" I say.

Allegiant

He leaned upon her as if there was no other support anywhere in the world, and she held him as if she would undertake no other task for all eternity.

Angelica

A shade slinks over me and I'm caught off guard when he leans down, placing a blossom in my cleavage, his face shadowed and secretive.

Aisyx

Minho snickered and leaned back in his chair. “Man, you are one butt-load of sunshine, let me tell you.

The Maze Runner

Brand and product don’t compete. Brand is product, and everything else conforming to the unique story that consumers create when they think of you.

Lean Branding

No wonder women don't negotiate as often as men. It's like trying to cross a minefield backward in high heels.

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

We need to stop telling [women], "Get a mentor and you will excel." Instead, we need to tell them, "Excel and you will get a mentor.

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

Our culture needs to find a robust image of female success that is first, not male, and second, not a white woman on the phone, holding a crying baby,

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

Motivation comes from working on things we care about. It also comes from working with people we care about.

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

I'm sorry if this sounds harsh or surprises anyone, but this is where we are. If you want the outcome to be different, you will have to do something about it.

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

A 2011 McKinsey report noted that men are promoted based on potential, while women are promoted based on past accomplishments.

Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead

Awww, that's sweet. Nothing says ‘I love you’ like a well-made implement of pain.

Lean on Me

Hannah leaned against the wall. 'Mind if I call shotgun?' 'Since you're carrying one? Feel free.

Lord of Misrule

You get what you expect and you deserve what you tolerate.

Lean Hospitals: Improving Quality, Patient Safety, and Employee Satisfaction

And sometimes I try to stop speculating the future out of existence, and other times I just lean back and run with it because maybe it's for the best.

Lost at Sea

The vampire leaned forward, tapping a scimitar claw. "Is that a lion with horns and a pitchfork?" "Yep." "Is he carrying a moon on his pitchfork?" "No, it's a pie.

Magic Bleeds