Same topic Authors
Quote of the day

Who are the advertising men kidding, besides the European tourist? Between the tired, sad, gentle faces of the subway riders and the grinning Holy Families of the Ad-Mass, there exists no possibility of even a wishful identification.

Popular Topics
Relationships, Angry, Soccer, Journey, Good, Justice, Religion, Hope, Inspiring, Poet, Inspire, Light, Passive, Kind, Motor, Alien, Evidence, Lifetime, Ocean, Dream, I Like You, Beauty, Surprised, Pleasures Of Life, Thing, Possible, Positive, Math, Heart, Gold, Organization, Feelings, Poor, Live, Life Is Good, Intelligent, America, Leadership, Life Is Like, Private Life, Girl, Butterfly, Period, Dress, Songs, Lives, Stories, Confidence, Feeling, Excellent
Lauren Myracle

I keep what I know about Sarah Lynn and Lawrence to myself. I also remind myself that even if Sarah Lynn does have a scary strict father, that doesn't release her from the responsibility of treating others with respect. Abuse of power is wrong, no matter the context, no matter the history. What is "power" anyway? Power is an ego trip. Power is a way to rise yourself up by lowering others, and I want nothing of it.

Ego, Father, Responsibility, Sarah, Scary, Strict
Same Author Quotes

One: Don't play leapfrog with elephants. Two: Don't pet a tiger unless his tail is wagging. Three: Never, ever, mess with the Ladies Auxiliary. -Mayberry Rules for a Long, Happy Life

Elephants, Happy Life, Ladies, Play

My angel-boy is close now, as in five-feet-away close. There's no way I'm going to burst into song in front of him. But then the contrary part of me says, you're going to let a boy keep you from singing out loud? Sing, sister! Sing! So I do, and my angel-boy turns his head.

Angel, Boys, Close, Sister, Song, Turns

When you make a solemn promise to a friend, it ain't right to go back on it. No. Never let your friend down, never break a trust, and when you give your word, never go back on it. -Sheriff Andy Taylor

Break, Giving, Let, Promise, Sheriff, Taylor

And they all have pretty chilrden, And the children go to school, And the children to go summer camp, And then to the university, Where they are put in bozes And they come out all the same. - Malvina Reynolds

Camp, Children, Come, School, Summer

You have to be nicer to me," I said. Again he laughed. "What? I'm the King of nice. What are you talking about?" "You have to be nicer to me or. . . or. . . " "Or what?" he said. Still Lars, still charming and jokey, but with a thread of fear. It snaked in and pierced my numbness and almost broke my resolve. Almost, but not quite. "Or I have ti break up with you. " I whispered What was there more to say? Nothing. So I hung up.

Break, Jokey, Kings, Nice, Numbness, Resolve
Similar Quotes