Condescending Backfire Quotes

#1. Obscurity is the kingdom of error.

Luc De Clapiers

#2. According to Okonkwo, the British via its indirect rule system ensured that Africans saw their native leaders as the demons who betrayed their people. He called it a demonocracy and that was the first time I had seen him become so passionate about issues that affect Africa as a people and continent.

S.A. David

#3. The more you engage in any type of emotion or behavior, the greater your desire for it will become.

Chris Prentiss

#4. A fine remedy for our anxieties over our low status in society may be to travel - whether literally or figuratively, by viewing works of art - through the gigantic spaces of the world.

Alain De Botton

#5. It's always fire with Baz. I can't believe he hasn't incinerated me yet. Or burned me at the stake.

Rainbow Rowell

#6. Yes," he assured her without hesitation. "I thought I was broken too, that I'd never trust women, but I had it all wrong. I wasn't broken at all. I was just waiting for you. It's always been yours; even before we met, it belonged to you.

Kele Moon

#7. The life of Jesus is a life for others. It is a life of service.

Pope Francis

#8. If I could find them (assemblages) in nature I would photograph them. I make them because through photography I have a knowledge of things that can't be found.

Frederick Sommer

#9. Being on 'Idol,' you have no choice but to be an open book.

Jordin Sparks

#10. I just did whatever it took to keep making music - slept on couches. You would be amazed at how far $20 can go if you stretch it out.

Daniel Powter

#11. It was early detection that saved my voice - and I imagine, my life.

Rod Stewart

#12. He always says that,' muttered Vimes as the two men hurried down the stairs. 'He knows I don't like being married to a duchess.'
'I thought you and Lady Sybil-'
'Oh, being married to Sybil is fine, fine,' said Vimes hurriedly. 'It's just the duchess bit I don't like.

Terry Pratchett

#13. The silverware shines if the sun. (L'argenterie brille - Si le soleil.

Charles De Leusse