Robert Louis Stevenson Quotes

I'm a piece of work, man. I will do what I want, at all times, always. Nobody's going to persuade me one way or another. I can't be persuaded. I take criticism, I listen, I analyze, but at the end of the day, I make the decisions. Because that's the way I started, and that's the way I'm going to finish.

I say if you're going to take a chance on something, you just go full balls to the wall.

My job isn't to win popularity contests.

I am very clear with people that I am willing and able to make tough choices, and I will do that.

Draw your line in the sand. Make your decision now and start taking action to really live your dream. By not taking bold steps to live your dream, not only are you missing out on fully living, but the world is missing out on the greatness you have to offer. Be bold!

I don't back down for anybody.

No is easier to do. Yes is easier to say.

You are such a chick." I widened my eyes in mock surprise. "No way. Are you sure?" Sighing again, he rubbed at the tattoos on his wrist. "Mackenzie was right. You aren't slayer material." Before he had time to register my intentions, I threw a punch. My sore, swollen knuckles slammed into his cheekbone, thrusting his head to the side. Pain shot up my arm, but I bit my tongue to stop a moan. "You were saying?" He popped his jaw, rubbed at the reddening skin-and slowly grinned. "Okay, so now I understand why Cole likes you. You're worse than Kat.

I shall seize fate by the throat.

There's always a choice,' said Torak, and walked backward off the cliff.

I'm stubborn. I'm hardheaded. I don't do what I don't want to do.

Here's the thing: if I want to do something, I just have to do it - for real! I'm not gonna pussy out in the moment. I don't want no holding back!

But no one can predict of a certainty what will happen. And none of it will change how I intend to spend the rest of my life. I will live it on my terms. And you... you can have all of me or nothing. I won't be an invalid any longer. Not even if it means losing you.

I don't make a lot of mistakes, because it's hard for me to be wrong

I don't settle. That's how I am.

No matter what, I'm going to ask for more.

You bet your Grannie's Panties I will.

I always say, better ask forgiveness than permission.

You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage—pleasantly, smilingly, nonapologetically, to say “no” to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger “yes” burning inside. The enemy of the “best” is often the “good.

You cannot force me to make my wishes now" She squared her shoulders and looked at him. "I've read texts.

You have to pretend you're 100 percent sure. You have to take action; you can't hesitate or hedge your bets. Anything less will condemn your efforts to failure.

To swing or not to swing? Swing.

I swing big, with everything I've got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can.

My favorite expression is: When you go up to the bell, ring it ? or don't go up to the bell.

Either kill me or take me as I am, because I'll be damned if I ever change.