"Fate, at first so amenable, so reasonable, so open to negotiation, ends up by exacting a cruel revenge for happiness."

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Diane Setterfield

#Revenge Quotes #Fate Quotes #Firsts Quotes

“Be not afraid of absurdity; do not shrink from the fantastic.Â Within a dilemma, choose the most unheard-of, the most dangerous solution.Â Be brave, be brave.”

Source : Isak Dinesen (2011). “Seven Gothic Tales”, p.55, Vintage
“The face is a picture of the mind with the eyes as its interpreter.”
“God was in the details.”
“But I don't do the diet thing anymore. I'm a big believer in feeding your body what it needs. Deny yourself something and you're going to end up shoving your face full of it.”
“Mousse was a Labrador retriever, which is a large enthusiastic bulletproof species of dog made entirely from synthetic materials. This is the kind of dog that, if it takes an interest in your personal regions (which of course it does) you cannot fend it off with a blowtorch.”
“It seems to me the Washington Monument is a symbol of America's power. It has been the symbol of our great nation. We look at the symbol and we say 'this is one nation under God.'”
“Power is given only to him who dares to stoop and take it ... one must have the courage to dare.”
“Legislation passed in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 enhanced our intelligence capabilities and strengthened our national defense, but until now our nation's immigration policies have not adapted to the needs of a post-September 11th world.”

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