Quotes of: Stands Keyword

These cords that God makes, Reverend Bauxite thought, we stand holding one end while they run taut into the darkness.

Lost Everything

It was strange, this toxic little vein, strange to stand above it, looking down at night, in a dangerous neighborhood, as if they were in love and entitled to such adventures.

Like Life

The night was starless and very dark. Without doubt, in the gloom some mighty angel was standing, with outstretched wings, awaiting the soul.

Les Misérables

Treating a person as a means to an end, and an end moreover which in this case is pleasure, the maximization of pleasure, will always stand in the way of love.

Love and Responsibility

There is something hugely civilised about allowing long pauses in a conversation. Very few people can stand that kind of silence.

And the Land Lay Still

Am I really standing here, conversing with a bloody unicorn?" Tiffy was certain her mind had finally left the building.

Lucky Number Six

Nobody can stand between you and knowledge if you are fit for it.

Learning How to Learn: Psychology and Spirituality in the Sufi Way

I suppose that the human mind can only stand so much grief and anguish. After that the fuses blow.

Mister God, This is Anna

What I read told me that the Mankindman was a strange creature which stand on to legs. It seems to be a man from both sides; maybe all sides are man!

Math City

Life is change. If you aren't growing and evolving, you're standing still, and the rest of the world is surging ahead.

Still Life

What if the only thing that's standing between us right now is our fear?

The Summer I Wasn't Me

I thought you were going to— you’re standing under my window. Aren’t you supposed to climb up here or something?” “My ladder’s at home.

Something, Maybe

[Iris] squeezed his hand. "Don't lose hope, Frank. Rainbows always stand for hope.

The Son of Neptune

It isn't that I dislike artists, but I can't stand anyone who puts on those ponderous airs of a man of character.

The Setting Sun

Stand strong in your worth and don't let anyone talk you out of it.

The Single Woman: Life, Love, and a Dash of Sass

Every rock-thrower needs something to stand on to have any accuracy or do any damage with the rocks.

Seeing Through Cynicism: A Reconsideration of the Power of Suspicion

A real patriot doesn’t unconditionally stick up for his government—he stands up for freedom.

So many chairs, and no time to sit

Enthusiasm is that certain something that makes us stand out, pulls us out of the mediocre common places, and turns us into powerful influencers.

Selling Simplified

People who try hard to do the right thing always seem mad.

The Stand

In his memory there was a great tendency to downplay or completely forget their unlovable characteristics. [...] The thoughts that came wanted to be wholly good.

The Stand

As long as I live, I will always remember those wee children standing at the railing on that ship." - John Hanlon, the sailor

The Sailor and the Christmas Trees