Elizabeth Bowen Quotes

Jealousy is no more than feeling alone against smiling enemies.

Elizabeth Bowen

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: novelist
  • Nationality: irish
  • Birth: June 7, 1899 - February 22, 1973

Topics

AloneJealousySmilingFeelingMore

As a natural historian, I don't believe in the consciousness of rocks or the opinions of rainbows or the convictions of slugs.

Jim Crace

BelieveOpinionsRocksConsciousness

It's so interesting how much a bad kiss can ruin a date.

Matt Lanter

KissInterestingBadRuinDateMuch

Every so often in life, you encounter a brilliant idea. Usually, at least in my case, it's somebody else's idea.

Jean Hanff Korelitz

LifeYouBrilliantIdeaEncounter

The hardest guy I had to guard: Hakeem Olajuwon. No one can guard Hakeem. And then, Kevin McHale.

John Salley

GuardGuyHardestThenHadKevin

I do not write, I build.

Alvar Aalto

BuildWrite

It is a lot harder now to be a police officer than what it used to be.

Steven Seagal

PolicePolice OfficerNowUsedThan

Every relationship has its complications.

Rob Lowe

RelationshipEveryComplications

I would spend months and months looking for a sound. I had to do that, or I wouldn't feel the extreme emotions I was feeling in my heart.

Michael Masser

HeartLookingFeelFeelingEmotions

I had no idea what I was going to do when they threw me out of school.

Don Johnson

SchoolMeOutGoingIdeaNo Idea

When I play a game, I want to play, not necessarily laugh. If you try to make me laugh at the expense of interactivity, then you've just created another funny game that isn't very fun. The videogame medium itself is a terrible place for complicated humor, drama, and character development.

Doug TenNapel

FunnyCharacterHumorFunMeGame

My family knows they are loved. As a mother, it is my job to let them know that they are, and it's a job I take quite seriously.

Christy Turlington

FamilyMotherJobLovedKnowTake

At age 77, I need the help of someone with more energy than I can now summon to finish a book.

Anne McCaffrey

AgeBookEnergySomeoneHelpI Can

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