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character eye names
If her eyes had no expression, it was probably because they had nothing to express. If she had few wrinkles, it was because her mind had never traced its name or any other inscription on her face. Charles Dickens
character interesting long
"My comfort is," said Susan, looking back at Mr. Dombey, "that I have told a piece of truth this day which ought to have been told long before and can't be told too often or too plain..."
character boys thinking
"You are a boy," said Mr. Dombey, suddenly and almost fiercely; "and what you think of, or affect to think of, is of little consequence. You have done well, Sir. Don't undo it."
character half tongue
Living authors, therefore, are usually, bad companions. If they have not gained character, they seek to do so by methods often ridiculous, always disgusting; and if they have established a character, they are silent for fear of losing by their tongue what they have acquired by their pen--for many authors converse much more foolishly than Goldsmith, who have never written half so well. Charles Caleb Colton
character abuse criticism
When certain persons abuse us, let us ask ourselves what description of characters it is that they admire; we shall often find this a very consolatory question.
character men support
We should not be too niggardly in our praise, for men will do more to support a character than to raise one.
character suffering peculiar
Very great personages are not likely to form very just estimates either of others or of themselves; their knowledge of themselves is obscured by the flattery of others; their knowledge of others is equally clouded by circumstances peculiar to themselves. For in the presence of the great, the modest are sure to suffer from too much diffidence, and the confident from too much display.
character water taste
Words are in this respect like water, that they often take their taste, flavour, and character, from the mouth out of which they proceed, as the water from the channel through which it flows.
character long aging
Short as life is, some find it long enough to outlive their characters, their constitutions and their estates.
friendly
I love John Stamos. John's a really friendly, cool dude. Chord Overstreet
friendly socialist
I'm a very friendly socialist. China Mieville
friendly
I know Dave [Attel] and we're friendly, and I have nothing but respect for him. David Cross
friendly hard internal messing reminding though
Hard though it may be to accept, remember that guilt is sometimes a friendly internal voice reminding you that you're messing up. Marge Kennedy
friendly supportive guts
The most guileful amongst the reporters are those who appear friendly and smile and seem to be supportive. They are the ones who will seek to gut you on every occasion. Ed Koch
friendly ease painful
The ease of his manner freed me from painful restraint; the friendly frankness, as correct as cordial, with which he treated me, drew me to him Charlotte Bronte
friendly santa littles
You know, in a way, 'Dear Santa Claus' is rather stuffy... Perhaps something a little more intimate would be better... Something just a shade more friendly..." "How about 'Dear Fatty'? Charles M. Schulz
friendly remain
We remain friends, ... in a very friendly atmosphere. Boris Yeltsin
friendly grilling heat
A grill is just a source of heat. Just like a stove, it is very user-friendly. Bobby Flay
loyalty lying guy
It is heartbreaking to me that I wasn't told the truth. I'm a very loyal guy, and I expect loyalty in return. And lying to me is not an exhibition of loyalty. Chris Christie
loyal fierce cherish
I'm fiercely loyal to my friends, and I really cherish my friendships. David Schwimmer
loyalty community cosmos
If we are to survive, our loyalties must be broadened further, to include the whole human community, the entire planet Earth. Carl Sagan
loyalty agreement suggestions
I did not ask for objections, but for comments, or helpful suggestions. I looked for more loyalty from you, Captain Hornblower.' That made the whole argument pointless. If Leighton only wanted servile agreement there was no sense in continuing... C. S. Forester
loyalty quality diplomats
The basic quality for the diplomat is not intelligence but loyalty. C. Northcote Parkinson
loyalty earth fidelity
O, where is loyalty? If it be banished from the frosty head, Where shall it find a harbor in the earth? William Shakespeare
loyalty wall memories
What is it that binds us to this place as to no other? It is not the well, or the bell, or the stone walls, or the crisp October nights or the memory of dogwoods blooming. Our loyalty is not only to William Richardson Davie though we are proud of what he did 200 years ago today. Nor even to Dean Smith, though we are proud of what he did last March. No, our love for this place is based on the fact that it is as it was meant to be, the University of the people. Charles Kuralt
loyalty country integrity
Loyalty to the President is great, but loyalty to truth, integrity, and country is even better. Charles Krauthammer
loyal may oppression
The fear that we cannot grow beyond whatever distortions we may find within ourselves keeps us docile and loyal and obedient, externally defined, and leads us to accept many facets of our own oppression as women. Audre Lorde