Said Quotes - Page 21

• She never said, "No, don't buy that trash," or "Pick a real book." She knew they were all real books. This is how great a librarian she was. And how great a mom.

  David Lubar

  Mom, Real, Book

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• I do the very best I can, I mean to keep going. If the end brings me out all right, then what is said against me won't matter. If I'm wrong, ten angels swearing I was right won't make a difference.

  Abraham Lincoln

  Positive, Peace, Mean

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• but my dad said it was no excuse. "But I love him!" I had never seen my sister cry that much. "No, you don't." "I hate you!" "No, you don't." My dad can be very calm sometimes. "He's my whole world." "Don't ever say that about anyone again. Not even me." That was my mom.

  Stephen Chbosky

  Mom, Dad, Hate

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• The rat was merely trying to sleep. Believe me, pup, if I had wanted to kill you we wouldn’t be having this conversation,” said Ripred.

  Suzanne Collins

  Believe, Sleep, Trying

  "Gregor the Overlander". Book by Suzanne Collins, 2003.

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• I want to learn martial arts," he said docilely, "so when I want to kill someone, I can do something about it.

  Neil Strauss

  Art, Want, Can Do Something

  Neil Strauss (2011). “The Game”, p.8, Canongate Books

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• The next time you're mad at me, talk to me,' he said. 'Don't shut me out. I don't like playing games. And by the way, I had a great time, too.

  Nicholas Sparks

  Playing Games, Mad, Way

  Nicholas Sparks (2014). “The Last Song: Student edition”, p.222, Hachette UK

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• Literature is claimed to be a mirror of the world,” I said, “but the Outlanders are fooling themselves. The BookWorld is as orderly as people in the RealWorld *hope* their own world to be—it isn’t a mirror, it’s an aspiration.

  Jasper Fforde

  Mirrors, People, Literature

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• The pressure of his touch through my jacket and my sweater was more assurance than any promise ever made to me. It was a touch that said, I have your back and I am here for you. If a girl wasn't careful, she could fall in love with a touch like that.

  Justina Chen

  Girl, Falling In Love, Sweaters

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• I’m really not hungry,” she repeated, lifting the coffee cup and inhaling the fragrant steam before sipping. “Just a few bites,” he cajoled, taking his own place beside her. “You need to keep up your strength for tonight.” She gave him a heated, slumberous look, remembering her fantasy. “Why? Are you planning something special?” “I suppose I am,” he said consideringly. “It’s special every time we make love.

  Linda Howard

  Coffee, Making Love, Special

  Linda Howard (2016). “Loving Evangeline”, p.133, HQN Books

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• I love you," Jake whispered. "Are you strong enough for this?" I made myself comfortable. Said over my shoulder, "Sure." "Would you tell me if you weren't?" I grinned. "Maybe. I can't think of a nicer way to commit suicide." "That's good. I can't think of a more pleasant way to commit murder.

  Josh Lanyon

  Suicide, Strong, Love You

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• Great, now I’ve turned into a manga character who repeated everything everyone said.

  Ilona Andrews

  Character

  Ilona Andrews (2012). “Magic Dreams: A Penguin Special from Ace”, p.10, Penguin

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• Look,' I said, struggling to keep up, 'I just wanna make one thing absolutely clear. I don't believe in guns. I just want peace. Okay?' Alessandro stopped in the middle of the corridor, took out the gun, and wrapped my hand around it before I realized what he was doing. 'Can you feel that? That's a gun. It exists. And there are a lot of people out there who do believe in it. So, excused me for taking care of them so you can have your peace.

  Anne Fortier

  Believe, Struggle, Gun

  Anne Fortier (2010). “Juliet: A Novel”, p.175, Ballantine Books

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• I would never build a lawn trimmer," Myrnin said. "What did the lawn ever do to me?

  Rachel Caine

  Lawns, Myrnin

  Rachel Caine (2010). “Ghost Town”, p.30, Allison & Busby

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• Bite me, Goth princess,” Shane called from the back. “Not literally or anything.” “Maybe you should say that to Michael.” “Not funny, Eve,” Michael said. Eve raised her eyebrows and held her fingers up, measuring off about an inch. “Little bit,” she said.

  Rachel Caine

  Princess, Eyebrows, Littles

  Rachel Caine (2010). “Ghost Town”, p.209, Allison & Busby

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• Shane, in case we don’t … don’t come out of this, I wanted to say…” He glanced over at her, and she felt her whole body warm from it. She remembered that look. It made her feel naked inside and out, but not in a creepy kind of way. In a way that felt…. Free. “If what you say is true, and I guess it has to be, I think I know why we’re … together,” he said. “I think I’d fall for you no matter what, Claire. You’re kind of awesome.

  Rachel Caine

  Fall, Thinking, Creepy

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• I’m faster than the rest of you, if .. Because I’m a vampire,” Michael said, and it was some kind of breakthrough for him to say that. “If you get in trouble, I’ll be there.” “Nice,” Shane said. “I’m warming up to this bloodsucking thing, Mikey.” “No, you’re not.” “Okay, no, I’m not, but right now let’s pretend I am.

  Rachel Caine

  Nice, Vampire, Kind

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• Amelie said, “I won’t be your servant in Morganville. Nor should you be mine. Equals.” She offered her hand to him, and he looked down at it, clearly taken aback. But he took it. “Now defend what is ours, my partner.” He grinned … grinned! … and whirled to meet Myrnin in midleap as Myrnin attacked.

  Rachel Caine

  Taken, Hands, Amelie

  Rachel Caine (2010). “Ghost Town: The Morganville Vampires”, p.254, Penguin

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• I think so,” she [Claire] said. “Just watch your back, okay?” “Nah, Michael’s got mine.” He [Shane] looked straight into her eyes. “I’ve got yours.

  Rachel Caine

  Eye, Thinking, Watches

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• Claire said. “I might be able to get him to stop.” “Who, crazy dude? Maybe. Or he might pull your head off,” Shane said. “I kind of worry.” She couldn’t help but smile. “Yeah?” “A little bit.” “That’s …nice.” He studied her, and returned the smile. “Yeah,” he said. “Kind of is, actually.

  Rachel Caine

  Crazy, Nice, Worry

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• Promise me, Amelie, that you’ll crucify me with silver before you allow me to fall in love.” “I hardly think there’s any chance of that,” Amelie said. "I doubt you have the capacity.

  Rachel Caine

  Falling In Love, Thinking, Doubt

  Rachel Caine (2010). “Ghost Town”, p.234, Allison & Busby

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• And there’s one more thing to be aware of ” Cam said with a wintry softness that disguised all hint of feeling. “If you succeed in marrying her we’re not losing a sister. You’re gaining an entire family—who will protect her at any cost.

  Lisa Kleypas

  Feelings, Cost, Hints

  Lisa Kleypas (2009). “Tempt Me at Twilight”, p.132, Macmillan

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• Good men are often more practical than pretty " said Mother. "Andrius just happens to be both.

  Ruta Sepetys

  Mother, Men, Good Man

  Ruta Sepetys (2011). “Between Shades of Gray”, p.107, Penguin

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• You aren't angry " "You must be joking " she said dryly. "I'm alive Nicholas. And I'm immortal like you. This rocks

  Lynsay Sands

  Rocks, Alive, Like You

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• Have either of you seen your mother ” “Yeah ” Ethan said and my heart actually skipped a beat. But I should have known Ethan was joking. “Slim lady. Blue eyes and a gray pageboy ” he continued his eyes glistening in appreciation of his own humor. “Answers to the name ‘Mom'.

  Rachel Vincent

  Mom, Mother, Appreciation

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• Anderson sent me to give you this he said. I believe the subtext was kiss and makeup. This time I was sure I made a face. "I rather kiss a copperhead." I grabbed the envelop from his hand. He laughed and held up his hands in surrender. Don't worry. It was only a figure of speech.

  Jenna Black

  Believe, Kissing, Makeup

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