O. S. Hawkins Quotes
I would actually write books totally full of nothing BUT kissing scenes, but apparently people like books to have, like, "plots" or whatever.
If I were a character in one of my books, I'd be the optimistic one, believing the best and urging others to do the same.
To have my hopes raised and dashed again, it's like cold steel twisting in my gut.
She fixed a smile that she hoped looked authentic. Pretending to be content continued to be hard work.
The door wasn’t closing. Shiloh’s spirit opened up as she considered the possibilities.
Wearing a $1, 000 suit and driving a Ferrari may be better than riding around in a beaten-uppickup truck, but when it’s all said and done, it’ll be the experiences you remember, not the stuff.
You’re going to spend your life doing something you might as well pay the price to get what you want.
Yeah, I was thinking about taking one of those showers where you huddle in the corner fully clothed and cry, " Archer offered.
No, but as a vampire, I'm able to detect subtle shifts in emotional energy.
A hero is a matter of perspective. The only sure thing in war is casualties. Ideology, patriotism and religious zeal all fuel heroic notions.
For the first time in my life, I believe that maybe I can be more than what I am, that I can be more than I ever dreamed of. Because of him.
I love you, " "I was wrong, " and "I apologize" are powerful words. They can save marriages, deepen friendships, and change lives. Don't be afraid to use them.
We have our own language. Christianese... We don't say 'He's out of his mind, ' no, we say 'That's our youth pastor.
I wake abruptly, my breath jagged and heart racing, my mouth stale, and I know immediately that's it. I'm awake. The more I want to be oblivious, the less I can be. Life and light will not let me be.
You are a VIP, a very important person so take care with self care. If not you, who? If not now, when?
She was returning home to be the wife of, mother of, First Lady of, but what did that really mean?
Before you were conceived, I wanted you. Before you were born, I loved you. Before you were an hour, I would die for you. This is the miracle of love.
I'm well aware that there is no job more important than that of raising a child, but the problem is that it isn't valued.
The world and humanity were created by God and are therefore divinely inspired and intrinsically holy.
A tiding of magpies: One for sorrow, two for joy, three for a girl, four for a boy, five for silver, six for gold, seven for a secret never to be told
We are not like you. We do not glory in having power over our own kind." Haghuf turned to walk away. Then as an afterthought added over his shoulder, "Or imagining that we do.
It's always going to get better someday. Sometime in the future, things won't be so crazy.
I want to drag knives over my skin, just so that I can feel something other than shame, but I'm not even brave enough to do that.
That's my fault, of course, because I behaved stupidly, like a child, because I didn't like feeling rejected. I need to learn to lose a little better.
I sit there on the floor with the picture in front of me and think about how things get broken all the time by accident, and how sometimes you just don't get round to getting them fixed.
It was such a relief to be able to sob and have someone know all the reasons why.
Men think they like to be challenged. The truth is, they only like to be challenged if they win.
The spell...curled around...like smoke before settling in.Sophie: "Okay, do you guys feel protected?"Archer: "Yes. Also a little violated, but that's neither here nor there.
I have lost control over everything, even the places in my head.
Healing from childhood abuse is not going mad, it is going sane.
We're going to the Underworld, " Izzy said. She bounced a little as she said it, her eyes bright and her tone implying that "the Underworld" was akin to "Candy Land.
It’ll make you feel better.” "By making me dead?” I asked. “I mean, I’m sure that would make my headache go away, but that’s a heck of a side effect.
Mom smiled and brushed my hair away from my face. “You can call yourself whatever youwant.”“Okay. Sophie Awesome Sparkle-Princess it is.
Let's just say you may regret that second piece of cake.' Oh my God. Regret cake? Whatever was about to happen must be truly evil.
Olivia, I’ll put on a show in front of your friends, at your work, whenever we’re in public. But I’m growing tired of pretending when we’re alone. Don’t tempt me.
After all, it isn't the facts of one's environment, but one's attitude toward them, that determines whether one will be defeated or victorious.
Force is incomplete and therefore has to be fed energy constantly. Power is total and complete in itself and requires nothing from outside.
I just realized that I don't have to have an opinion about everything--what a relief!
Let's be honest: women are still only really valued for two things--their looks and their role as mothers. I'm not beautiful, and I can't have kids, so what does that make me? Worthless.