Top 100 Answered Quotes
#1. They make their pride," he said, "in making their dinner cost much; I make my pride in making my dinner cost little." When asked at table what dish he preferred, he answered, "The nearest.
Henry David Thoreau
#2. Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind, and said: Now prepare yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer Me: Would you indeed annul My judgment? Would you condemn Me that you may be justified?" (Job 40:6-8)
Val Waldeck
#3. And every breath I ever took, every tear I ever wept, every star I wished upon seemed nothing until now. Every prayer I ever said seemed strangely answered now. Could it be I'm in love? Could it be I'm in love?
Jann Arden
#4. The cry comes from the friends of the school-room, from those who would give the State a strong, great, noble citizenship, for protection from the curse of drunkenness. This cry should be heard and answered by every lover of his fellow-men, no matter where his home may be.
Thomas Jordan Jarvis
#5. When some of my friends have asked me anxiously about their boys, whether they should let them hunt, I have answered yes
remembering that it was one of the best parts of my education
make them hunters.
Henry David Thoreau
#6. I'd feel kind of like a rat abandoning ship." "Rats are intelligent mammals," he answered calmly, almost with amusement. "They will probably outlive us. Their society, at any rate, is a good deal more stable than ours.
Michel Houellebecq
#7. I have lived to thank God that all my prayers have not been answered.
Jean Ingelow
#8. Marina, feeling entitled, never really asked herself if she was good enough. Whereas he, Julius, asked himself repeatedly, answered always in the affirmative, and marveled at the wider world's apparent inability to see the light. He would have to show them.
Claire Messud
#9. Diogenes was asked what wine he liked best; and he answered as I would have done when he said, "Somebody else's".
Michel De Montaigne
#10. Are you trying to drive me crazy?" She laughed. "Crazy loves company, Sir Clay. I notice you haven't answered my question." His
Marissa Meyer
#11. A colleague who met me strolling rather aimlessly in the beautiful streets of Copenhagen said to me in a friendly manner, "You look very unhappy"; whereupon I answered fiercely, "How can one look happy when he is thinking about the anomalous Zeeman effect?".
Wolfgang Pauli
#12. Asking questions in therapy would be so helpful if anyone ever answered them accurately. But no one ever does.
Virginia Axline
#13. The Pivot Questionnaire that I ask other people, when I have on rare occasion answered it, the answer to the question, "What turns you on?" Is words. Not mine, other people's. Words, words, words, that's what turns me on.
James Lipton
#14. I have had prayers answered - most strangely so sometimes - but I think our Heavenly Father's loving-kindness has been even more evident in what He has refused me.
Lewis Carroll
#15. 19. I wrote in my notebook that even if all the possible scientific questions are answered, our problem is still not touched at all.
E.L. Doctorow
#16. To come to grips with creativity, I must ask creative, adventurous questions - the kind which, in all likelihood, cannot be answered.
Lukas Foss
#17. It's strange, because I remember the biggest point of my childhood was one Halloween when I was trick or treating and ended up at Henry Winkler's house and he answered the door. So I got to meet The Fonz. That was cool.
Brian Austin Green
#18. Most of life's issues can simply be answered by posing this one question to yourself " Is it worth it--to me?
Heidi Thompson
#19. Answered prayers cover the field of providential history as flowers cover western prairies.
Theodore L. Cuyler
#20. The argument for intelligent design basically depends on saying, 'You haven't answered every question with evolution,' ... Well, guess what? Science can't answer every question.
Kenneth R. Miller
#21. I want to be taken to a madhouse," said Turnbull distinctly, giving the direction with a sort of precision. "I want to go back to exactly the same lunatic asylum from which I came." "Why?" asked the unknown. "Because I want a little sane and wholesome society," answered Turnbull.
G.K. Chesterton
#22. There was a time when we wanted to be told what an electron is. The question was never answered. No familiar conceptions can be woven around the electron; it belongs to the waiting list.
Arthur Eddington
#23. Why was I chosen?'
'Such questions cannot be answered,' said Gandalf. 'You may be sure that it was not for any merit that others do not possess. But you have been chosen, and you must therefore use such strength and heart and wits as you have.
J.R.R. Tolkien
#24. When they answered the bell on that wild winter night. There was no one expected - and no one in sight.
Edward Gorey
#25. Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration.
Charles Dickens
#26. You have bound us, Kimble imagined saying, to an evil world. Where's the love in that? And in that scenario, God always answered, Temporarily bound you, yes. Now, during your time in that evil world, did you do anything to help?
Michael Koryta
#27. History has taught us over and over again that freedom is not free. When push comes to shove, the ultimate protectors of freedom and liberty are the brave men and women in our armed forces. Throughout our history, they've answered the call in bravery and sacrifice.
Tim Pawlenty
#28. ACT5.29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Anonymous
#29. If you had twenty minutes to live, what would you do?" "I don't know," I answered. "But it wouldn't have anything to do with you.
Rick Yancey
#30. You're here," he said simply.
"Do I know you?" I asked, which came out more haughtily than I had intended.
"You will," he answered, kicking off the tree and walking toward me. "After all, you're wearing my locket. And I've been waiting for you.
Delilah S. Dawson
#31. Hey you know what they say you should do when life gives you lemons?"
The sudden change in topic made my head spin, "Make lemonade?" I answered weakly.
"Lemonade? Who the fuck do you hang out with, Girl Scouts? No, when life gives you lemons, you add vodka and make a lemon drop.
Cardeno C.
#32. If you want your prayers answered, you get off your knees and do the one thing you're praying someone else will do for you.
Shannon L. Alder
#33. The God understood as a father figure, who guided ultimate personal decisions, answered our prayers, and promised rewards and punishment based upon our behavior was not designed to call anyone into maturity.
John Shelby Spong
#34. I felt I had to win. It seemed very important. I didn't know why it was important and I kept thinking, why do I think this is so important? And another part of me answered, just because it is.
Charles Bukowski
#36. It was disconcerting when she asked questions that no one answered. That way lay madness.
K.F. Breene
#37. Great matter to have one's hand kissed. She was provoked at his having written the apology. She answered in as light and bantering a spirit as she fancied it deserved, and
Kate Chopin
#38. And you still haven't answered any of my one-hundred ten questions, or my follow ups.
Greg Farshtey
#39. her face answered all its own questions. I
Emma Cline
#40. Between the semi-educated, who offer simplistic answers to complex questions, and the overeducated, who offer complicated answers to simple questions, it is a wonder that any questions get satisfactorily answered at all.
Sydney J. Harris
#41. Are you ... uh ... Mr ... .uh ... " "Yes," he replied, because he answered to Mr. Uh almost as often as he did to his own name. "This
Courtney Milan
#42. Treat your husband like a king... you are the pray-er; Jesus is the answered.
Betty Malz
#43. Once I had a professor say to me, "You know you have as much education as a lot of white people." I answered, "Doctor, I have more education than most white people."
Joycelyn Elders
#44. I have confidence that my prayers are answered because I sought God's will before I asked.
Davin Whitehurst
#45. I remember that just as I was about to cross the border they asked me what I had to declare and, like an idiot, I answered: I want to declare that I am a traitor to the human race.
Henry Miller
#46. The beasts tossed their heads and answered with evil horsey laughter.
Loretta Chase
#47. Anna, he said for the fourth time, as if there was nothing more to say, now that she'd finally answered. Nothing but her name. As if he'd just called to make sure she existed.
Antonia Michaelis
#48. You drink tea, do yoga and don't watch TV," he stated. "Yep," I answered. "Jesus," he muttered,
Kristen Ashley
#49. What sort of man would you choose for yourself, Liadan?, he asked me.
One who is trustworthy, and true to himself, I answered straightaway. One who speaks his mind without fear. One who can be a friend as well as a husband. I would be contented with that.
Juliet Marillier
#50. We don't get what we wish and pray for, we get what we justly earn. Our wishes and prayers are only gratified and answered when they harmonize with our thoughts and actions.
James Allen
#51. Ah. Smart. The word had a very specific meaning, here in the valley.
A smart boy thought he knew more than his tutors, and answered back, and interrupted. A
smart boy was worse than a stupid one.
Terry Pratchett
#52. It's not my goal to freak you out."
"Too bad," I answered. "Because that one was so solid it didn't even touch the net." Swish.
Myra McEntire
#53. I want to make it clear that I honestly answered every question put to me during the so-called Iran-Contra hearings. But if they didn't ask me about something, I wasn't about to reveal things that would put other people in jeopardy.
Oliver North
#54. It is my fate that some of my questions will never be answered.
Lemony Snicket
#55. And what went wrong when other alchemists tried to make gold and were unable to do so?"
"They were looking only for gold his companion answered. They were seeking the treasure of their personal legend, without wanting actually to live out the personal legend.
Paulo Coelho
#56. Im studying jerkoffs in the wild," Ben answered dryly. "This seemed like a good chance to view one up close.
Kathy Reichs
#57. Those who ask for mercy," he answered coldly, "are too weak to deserve it.
Drew Karpyshyn
#58. I've heard all sorts of things about a kiss (melting, fireworks, music), but no one ever told me it's a conversation: asking, accepting, deciding, inviting, giving ... Questions posed and answered.
Katherine Reay
#59. Last chance to get out and live a normal life," he said. "Are you kidding? I gave that up for Lent," she answered with a roll of her eyes.
Karina Halle
#60. There are still hundreds of question marks to be answered
Jimmy Armfield
#61. I raised my spear to heaven. 'For God and Britain!' I cried, and my cry was answered in kind. And then I was racing down the hillside, my cloak rippling out behind me, the wind singing from my dark-glinting spearhead.
Stephen R. Lawhead
#62. There's no romance in geometry," Lindsey answered.
"Just you wait.
John Green
#63. When Demosthenes was asked what were the three most important aspects of oratory, he answered, 'Action, Action, Action.'
Plutarch
#64. I said you lie, knave!" shouted Beaumains, drawing his sword. "And for telling such craven falsehoods, you must die!"
The knight looked plaintively at Roger. "What's wrong with this fellow?"
He was dropped on his head when he was a baby," answered Roger.
Gerald Morris
#65. Monika answered for her father. Giving Walter a conspiratorial grin, she said: Daddy used to say that if the tsar had been born to a different station in life, he might, with an effort, have become a competent postman.
Ken Follett
#66. I was so bummed when it got lost," I said. "Oh, it didn't get lost," he answered casually. "I threw it out.
R.J. Palacio
#67. -I'm not ready to leave your seven Sire.-Illium said from the bed.
-I'm not ready for you to leave either.- Raphael answered
Nalini Singh
#68. He who was given the freedom to ask whatever should give the freedom to be answered however.
Mokokoma Mokhonoana
#69. If the Truth is already clear, what is the use of meditation?' " " 'And if the Truth is hidden?' " Toranaga said. " 'It's already clear,' " Hiro-matsu answered correctly. The quotation was from the ancient Tantric Buddhist teacher, Saraha.
James Clavell
#70. I've made up a song about the new Folks," he (Little Georgie)added eagerly. "Would you like to hear it?"
Don't think I would," answered Uncle Analdas.
Robert Lawson
#71. Why can't he be happy?" "I don't know," Niri answered. "But it isn't your job to make him happy. You are responsible for yourself." Niri touched her cheek and let her go. "I will see you tomorrow," she said before walking off. "Don't
Autumn M. Birt
#72. I started out as a receptionist. I typed, I filed, I answered the phones for a little nine-person company.
Carly Fiorina
#73. When I answered that I did not pray, he sternly rebuked me. "You're in Hell. You'd better start".
Andrew Davidson
#74. I firmly believe a great many prayers are not answered because we are not willing to forgive someone.
Dwight L. Moody
#75. At Baalbek Nuts I bought pistachios from the Lebanese owners, who answered my request for their thoughts on the war with the typically Lebanese response of no problem. It's a lie, as we all knew.
Robert Fisk
#76. I really connected with martial arts. I'd always had a fantasy as a kid of being a ninja warrior, so it definitely answered that sort of need in my psyche, too - a need to be superpowerful.
Milla Jovovich
#77. what would you do if you see your exact face and body right in front of you, like when you look in the mirror but it is not a mirror ?" "I would tell him. you are doing good, keep going. i answered.
Mino
#78. Abraham didn't say, "What do you want?" He didn't say, "Yes?" He answered with a statement: "Here I am." Whatever God needs or wants, Abraham is wholly present for Him, without conditions or reservations or need for explanation.
Jonathan Safran Foer
#79. It is the gods who have been accused. They have answered her. If they in turn accuse her, a greater judge and a more excellent court must try the case.
C.S. Lewis
#80. Mack was lying in the darkness, listening intently. "Aren't you talking about a real indwelling, not just some positional, theological thing?" "Of course," answered Jesus, his voice strong and sure.
William Paul Young
#81. I used to think like that at school," Sabriel answered. "Dreaming about the Old Kingdom. Proper Charter Magic. Dead to bind. Princes to be
"
"Rescued?
Garth Nix
#82. The only victory love can enjoy is the day when its offer of love is answered by the return of love. The only possible final triumph is a universe loved by God and in love with God.
William Barclay
#83. Russell answered, Well, no - well, it certainly has permitted me to have more hours to work ... but I would not recommend it to anyone. If I had my life to do over again, I would certainly get married.
Robert A. Caro
#84. For 'Prometheus,' I came back to a very simple question that haunted me that appears in the first 'Alien,' and no one answered in subsequent Alien films: who was the 'Space Jockey' - the big guy in the seat? If you really go into that, it becomes the basis for a pretty interesting story.
Ridley Scott
#85. Since faith rests upon infallible truth, and since the contrary of a truth can never be demonstrated, it is clear that the arguments brought against faith cannot be demonstrations, but are difficulties that can be answered.
Thomas Aquinas
#86. Why, when it comes to Law, I have nothing to say" answered that personage. "for laws were never meant to be understood, and it is foolish to make the attempt.
L. Frank Baum
#87. Haven't you ever heard curiosity killed the cat?'Keeley asked as she pulled onto Laura's street.
'Good thing I'm a dog then huh?'Talon answered dryly.
Lindsey Summers
#88. If we, like the Savior, have the faith to put our trust in our Father in Heaven, to submit to His will, the true spirit of peace will come as a witness and strength that He has heard and answered our prayers.
Rex D. Pinegar
#89. But I thought you believed in miracles,' broke out the secretary. 'Yes,' answered Father Brown, 'I believe in miracles. I believe in man-eating tigers, but I don't see them running about everywhere. If I want any miracles, I know where to get them.' 'I
G.K. Chesterton
#90. I spy something green," Sally announced.
"Trees," Crina hollered, while Mariana called out, "Grass,"
"Nope," Sally answered.
"What's the point of this game again?" Crina asked.
"Mindless entertainment," Jen announced. "It's what Americans are known for.
Quinn Loftis
#92. One of our first customers asked me how big we want to be. I said I want to be really big. Later, it bothered me that I answered that way. Now I say I just want to be a great company.
Kevin Plank
#93. I said : "There is a formula for beauty?"
He answered : "More than one.
Sean Michaels
#94. Why deceive ourselves? Science has not answered a single important question.
Nicolas Gomez Davila
#95. Why is it that all cars are women?" he asked.
"Because they're fussy and demanding," answered Zee.
"Because if they were men, they'd sit around and complain instead of getting the job done," I told him.
Patricia Briggs
#96. Does man Progress? A thousand questions answered yesterday create a thousand questions today.
Clarence H. Burns
#97. Why do that?" Mandi asked. "It seems like if you spent a bazillion dollars on a big house with a gorgeous view, you'd want to show it off." "The same reason that the Klingons have a cloaking device," Murphy answered. "I'm sorry, Murphy, I have a life." Mandi's tone was disdainful.
Bobby Adair
#98. It's time to rescue "intelligent design" from the politics of religion. There are too many riddles not yet answered by either biology or the Bible, and by asking them honestly, without foregone conclusions, science could take a huge leap forward.
Deepak Chopra
#99. It is why God created matter, most of all the human body, which has the greatest power to make spirit visible. (Thus the philosopher Wittgenstein, asked what a human soul could possibly look like, answered, "Like a human body.")
Peter Kreeft
#100. John Gielgud told us this story about Mae West. She was asked, 'Do you ever smoke after you've had sex?' She answered, 'I never looked.
Christopher Isherwood
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