“A general air of surprise and genuine satisfaction fell upon everyone as they saw the pianist enter.”
― The Awakening
― The Awakening
“A successful suicide demands good organization and a cool head, both of which are usually incompatible with the suicidal state of mind.”
― Girl, Interrupted
― Girl, Interrupted
“You would never do anything like that, would you?" my wife asked him. "You would never hurt animals."
Our son shook his head, looking offended by the question. He might have been lying, but my knowledge of his belief system, composed of equal parts off-kilter Far Side animal-centrism and a dark Captain Nemoesque contempt for humanity, inclined me to think he was telling the truth. Gigantic fish pulling the limbs from cruel little boys, that might be something you could get him to sign on for.”
― Manhood for Amateurs
Our son shook his head, looking offended by the question. He might have been lying, but my knowledge of his belief system, composed of equal parts off-kilter Far Side animal-centrism and a dark Captain Nemoesque contempt for humanity, inclined me to think he was telling the truth. Gigantic fish pulling the limbs from cruel little boys, that might be something you could get him to sign on for.”
― Manhood for Amateurs
“This faulty light fitting at the front door with the dangerously flickering bulb looks rather festive. Who says I don't do Christmas?”
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“A quick, sharp laugh from Quint broke the thread of tension. "What a pair of
assholes," he said. "I seen that coming since you came aboard this morning.”
― Jaws
assholes," he said. "I seen that coming since you came aboard this morning.”
― Jaws
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