Ellis

“Ever heard someone say: “Just thinking about that makes me tired?” There is profound truth in this. Mental fatigue really is primarily the result of your perception of how difficult the work you’re going to do is.”
― Menno Henselmans, THE SCIENCE OF SELF-CONTROL : 53 Tips to stick to your diet, be more productive and excel in life

“Neville was in total disgrace. Professor McGonagall was so furious with him she had banned him from all future Hogsmeade visits, given him a detention, and forbidden anyone to give him the password into the tower. Poor Neville was forced to wait outside the common room every night for somebody to let him in, while the security trolls leered unpleasantly at him.”
― J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

“Deliberately or not, Lahan chose that moment to whisper in her ear, “And when can we expect the pitter-patter of little feet?” His glasses flashed.”
― Natsu Hyuuga, The Apothecary Diaries (Light Novel): Volume 9

“General?” Again Dulin raised his hand. “With all due respect, could we stop fucking around and get started?”
― R.F. Kuang, The Burning God