Deputation Quotes

#1. What about our human rights,' demanded Carl, who'd gathered a small deputation of kids within minutes. 'There is a WAR ON,' said Crewman Devlin, shortly. I wondered if this meant grown-ups actually listen to you when there wasn't a war on, because somehow I was sceptical.

Sophia McDougall

#2. It is too dangerous to meddle in the marriage of princes,' he muttered as he withdrew. Arundel made a joke at his expense, saying 'He lost his post as Chancellor that day, for the Queen had usurped it,' which drew wry laughter from the deputation.

Alison Weir

#3. When I go downstairs, my mom tells me I need to tuck in my shirt and wear a belt, "Why?" I ask, because I do not really care if I look respectable or not. I only want to get rid of Tiffany once and for all.

Matthew Quick

#4. Many people die of thirst but the Irish are born with one.

Spike Milligan

#5. For man plans, but God arranges.

Thomas A Kempis

#6. Anna Petrovna: Never talk to women about your own good qualities. Let them find out for themselves.

Anton Chekhov

#7. I truly feel that if you understand yourself and set goals without the regulations and limitations others put on you, then nothing is impossible.

Christopher

#8. It is such hard work to keep your heart hidden! And worse, by the time you find it easy, it will be harder still to show it. It is a terrible magic in this world to ask for exactly the thing you want. Not least because to know exactly the thing you want and look it in the eye is a long, long labor.

Catherynne M Valente