Damien > Damien's Quotes

“As Steve Jobs, the founder of Apple Computers, once said, we all long to “put a dent in the universe.”
― Jeff Goins, You Are A Writer

“Before others will believe what is true about you, you’ll have to believe it yourself.”
― Jeff Goins, You Are A Writer

“Multitasking is a myth. You can either create or react. But you can’t do both. Choose wisely.”
― Jeff Goins, You Are A Writer

“I prefer creatures with the proper amount of legs. Two or four are good. Six, eight, or none...that’s just not right.”
― Josh Lanyon, Contemporary Male/Male Romance Box Set: Icecapade / Men of Smithfield: Mark and Tony / Bending the Iron / First Time, Forever

“A brand is who you are. But it’s more than that. It’s your truest self. The part people remember.”
― Jeff Goins, You Are A Writer

“Treating people with respect is the best way to earn their attention.” —SETH GODIN”
― Jeff Goins, You Are A Writer

“To all those who struggle for human rights for LGTB people”
― Eli Easton, The Lion and the Crow

“I can imagine. I know your favorite word." I smile, because he does. Fuck is my favorite word. I mean, fucking think about it. Fuck. A word of many meanings. It's like putting on a new shirt with every use. I want to fuck. I fucking hate you. Fuck, I'm close! You look sexy as fuck.”
― Alex West, Anything But Real

“What has high tech brought to Oberon’s cities, other than pollution and squalor?”
― J. Scott Coatsworth, Skythane

“like a book with nothing on its pages but the promise of an amazing sequel.”
― Ben Monopoli, The Youth & Young Loves of Oliver Wade

“In the beginning, try responding to their cries within thirty seconds and scale back in response time as they get older.”
― Eric Rosswood, The Ultimate Guide for Gay Dads: Everything You Need to Know About LGBTQ Parenting But Are (Mostly) Afraid to Ask

“I think the universe has a certain…grace. A goodness, a sense of…style. It’s beautiful out there. I just don’t think that beauty is tied to any one deity, any one ruler.”
― Seth King, Sinner's Prayer

“Most Christians reflexively pull away from people like that, because they represent everything we’re taught to loathe – secularism and free thinking and liberation. But why? Why are we so judgmental of a man in a damn wig? To borrow a phrase from Fabian: who even cares, dude? It’s not my job to live other peoples’ lives for them. It’s just my responsibility to love them no matter what, to make the world brighter with my energy, and I’m starting to wish more and more of my people would see it this way.”
― Seth King, Sinner's Prayer

“Why do some people behave like we still live in the Middle Ages?”
― Jay Argent, Swimmer Boy

“When he’s done with me, I’ll be completely wrung out, little more than a puddle of sensation.”
― April Wilson, Ruined

“If there's one thing I believe in, it's that the truth must be spread no matter what and regardless of the consequences.”
― Lucas Flint, The Superhero's Team

“Besides, it is often wise to conceal one’s full capabilities from potential enemies.”
― Timothy Zahn, Thrawn: Alliances

“A strong leader would accept all suggestions and come to a decision,”
― G.P. Hudson, Interstellar Wars - The Pike Chronicles Books 1-5 Space Opera Box Set: An Epic Space Opera Adventure

“Jon shook Kulberg’s hand. It was like gripping a limp piece of lettuce.”
― G.P. Hudson, Interstellar Wars - The Pike Chronicles Books 1-5 Space Opera Box Set: An Epic Space Opera Adventure

“It’s worth the struggle, because living a fucking lie sucks!”
― April Wilson, Somebody to Love

“Next time, do everyone a favor and take a picture. It will last longer.”
― April Wilson, Somebody to Love

“I cup his head and draw him close to place a tender, reverent kiss on his perfect lips. “It’s not too soon, Ian. I’ve been waiting for you for years.”
― April Wilson, Somebody to Love

“All illusions of masculinity gone, he rested his forehead against Mr. Anderson’s knee and sobbed until he couldn’t breathe,”
― Victoria Kinnaird, The Red Sun Rises Series Boxset: Books 1-3

“We’re together, Eren. You and I, there is something between us that is much bigger than being boyfriends.” “Really?” He smiled at me, a soft shy smile that made my stomach flip. He was beyond my wildest dreams, perfect in every way I hadn’t realized I wanted. I put my hand on his leg, curled around his knee, and watched the world go by.”
― Victoria Kinnaird, The Red Sun Rises Series Boxset: Books 1-3

“Too few individuals, and a people reverts to a mob.”
― Frank Herbert, Dune

“This was because I could see it for what it was, instead of getting immersed in it and sowing more seeds of feeling rejected.”
― Pema Chödrön, Welcoming the Unwelcome: Wholehearted Living in a Brokenhearted World

“MY mom asked me if I’d written back to Dante. “Not yet.” “I think you should write to him.” “Mom, I’m your son, not a suggestion box.” She shot me a look.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

“I was in love with the innocence of dogs, the purity of their affection. They didn’t know enough to hide their feelings. They existed. A dog was a dog. There was such a simple elegance about being a dog that I envied.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

“I, on the other hand, have to refrain from kissing the greatest guy in the universe—which is like walking barefoot on hot coals.”
― Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

“Do you have to be so practical about this? Can’t you just succumb to despair like a real person?”
― Joshua James, Outcast Starship: The Complete Series