Quotes of: Rather Keyword

He soon recognized the fact that the stimulus proceeded from the idea to be in the power of a woman rather than from the act of violence itself.

Psychopathia Sexualis: The Case Histories

Cats can do whatever they want, whenever they want, without regard to what anyone says or does. Rather like Princesses.

A Princess of Landover

Most often people seek in life occasions for persisting in their opinions rather than for educating themselves.

Pretexts;: Reflections on literature and morality

A tiger of a rather and a wolf of a brother. Sandwiched between the two, I wonder what my tomorrow holds.

Path of the Assassin, Vol. 3: Comparison of a Man

The choice is yours. Don't let your pronouncements destroy your destiny rather let them build your future up!

The Prince and the Pauper

I wasn't crying about mothers," he said rather indignantly. "I was crying because I can't get my shadow to stick on. Besides, I wasn't crying.

Peter Pan

For to speak the truth, there are but few that care thus to spend their time, but choose rather to be speaking of things to no profit.

The Pilgrim's Progress

Every body has their taste in noises as well as other matters; and sounds are quite innoxious, or most distressing, by their sort rather than their quantity.

Persuasion

The trouble with most of us is that we would rather be ruined by praise than saved by criticism

The Power of Positive Thinking

I’d rather be assassinated. It’s not like I’m doing anything this evening. Inevitably there’ll be a parade, so just remember your umbrella.

This Book is Not FOR SALE

When someone I admire turns out to be a rather normal guy, I get offended because it’s an insult to my jealousy.

This Book is Not FOR SALE

Curiosity is a youthful beauty. Connected to joy and slipping around old beliefs, it urges us to investigate rather than assume.

Time Slipping

As much as I would love to know what you know, I’d much rather eat your brain with a spoon.

This Book Has No Title

Someone who doesn’t know if tomorrow will come would rather live every day twice than live it once.

Take Me Tomorrow

Don’t you ever cry again, Miss Zarish,” he said in a strict but mild tone. “I would rather die than see tears in your eyes.

Undying Affinity

If the entire world sought to make itself worthy of happiness rather than make itself happy, then the entire world would be happy.

Venus in Arms

And although we adore men individually, we agree that as a group they're rather stupid.

Vocal Selections from Walt Disney's Mary Poppins

Who's to say? Life is not, as we are taught, a matter of seeking answers, but rather learning which are the questions we should ask.

The Winter Ghosts

If you beget a monster of a child it could prove you were rather monstrous yourself.

The Woman Who Had Two Navels

It is more fun to talk with someone who doesn't use long, difficult words but rather short, easy words like "What about lunch?

Winnie-the-Pooh

He would much rather hear a piano being demolished by illegal bulldozers than a Mozart concerto

You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum!