Quotes of: Michael Keyword

Growing up in a family of gamblers, daredevils and practical jokers, I've learned a lot about timing and its first cousin, dumb luck, concepts I was introduced to while still in the womb.

Death Over Easy

To live, a man needs food, water, and a sharp mind.

Devil at My Heels: A Heroic Olympian's Astonishing Story of Survival as a Japanese POW in World War II

What's the best thing about being in college? Good teachers. They inspire you, they entertain you, and you end up learning a ton even when you don't know it.

Dear John

You have no idea how much the last few days have meant to me," I began. "Meeting you has been the best thing that's ever happened to me.

Dear John

I danced frightening things. They were frightened of me and therefore thought that I wanted to kill them. I did not want to kill anyone. I loved everyone, but no one loved me, and therefore I became nervous.

The Diary of Vaslav Nijinsky

My problem was not only drinking; it was selfishness. The booze was leading me to put myself ahead of others, especially my family. I loved Laura and the girls too much to let that happen. Faith showed me a way out.

Decision Points

He took in the squeaky music, the vulgar and pining melodies, because passion immobilizes good taste and seriously considers what soberly would be thought of as funny and to be resented.

Death in Venice and Other Tales

Considering the way the prebiotic soup is referred to in so many discussions of the origin of life as an already established reality, it comes as something of a shock to realize that there is absolutely no positive evidence for its existence.

Evolution: A Theory In Crisis

Sure,” she said, and hugged the laptop bag closer. “What could go wrong?” Michael’s eyes flashed to meet hers in the rearview mirror. Besides everything, I mean,” she said.

Fade Out

I think so,” she [Claire] said. “Just watch your back, okay?” “Nah, Michael’s got mine.” He [Shane] looked straight into her eyes. “I’ve got yours.

Ghost Town

We all inherit damage from the past. We spread it like a virus and don't generally think about it.

Gather at the Table: The Healing Journey of a Daughter of Slavery and a Son of the Slave Trade

Whatever, crazy chick who maybe lives here and maybe also breaks into Michael's house when they're all gone. I'm out. Have a nice delusion. -Shayne

Ghost Town

Right now, in every big city ghetto, tens of thousands of yesterday's and today's school dropouts are keeping body and soul together by some form of hustling in the same way I did.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

He said, one time, that no true leader burdened his followers with a greater load than they could carry, and no true leader sets too fast a pace for his follows to keep up.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

I'm sorry to say that the subject I most disliked was mathematics. I have thought about it. I think the reason was that mathematics leaves no room for argument. If you made a mistake, that was all there was to it.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Always, every now and then, I had given her a hard time, just to keep her in line. Every once in a while a woman seems to need, in fact wants this too.

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

How can I free myself from sexuality? Eat nothing but rice?

Briefe an Otto Grautoff, 1894 1901, und Ida Boy Ed, 1903 1928

Maybe the best thing we can do for our spouses is give them permission to forgive themselves.

Beyond Ordinary: When a Good Marriage Just Isn't Good Enough

A brick could be used like a duck could be used like a cat. My duck soup is meowing to be manhandled by a construction worker.


Brick and Blanket Test in Brick City (Ocala) Florida

When we feel that all eyes are upon on us, it is often difficult to take chances in expressing our individuality.

Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules: Fabulous Looks, Beauty Essentials, and Life Lessons

As compromised as their marriage might be, part of her still believed in her vows. She loved the man he’d been, and she loved the man she knew he could be.

The Best of Me