Sarah Dessen Quotes

I am not deaf. I hear the anger. I see the dissatisfaction, and I have to go faster.

My biggest pet peeve is rushing.

What's the use of watching? A watched pot never boils.

A sure way to irritate people and to put evil thoughts into their heads is to keep them waiting a long time. This makes them immoral.

ARE YOU CRAZY?" I ASKED. He gave me the same wordless look he always did when I asked that question.

If you mean you think it is my job to go into the secret passage first, O Thorin Thrain’s son Oakenshield, may your beard grow ever longer,” he said crossly, “say so at once and have done!

It's no good pacing up and down. It won't make the plane arrive any faster. Just sit down and accept that we're delayed. You're just making a fool of yourself.

Sooner or later. It had better be sooner. Later is like the horizon; it recedes as you approach.

Are we going to discuss whatever it is you are here to discuss instead of dancing around it?” he asks. “I was never a particularly good dancer.

Anticipation is making me late, it's keeping me waiting.

Kitten, you still haven’t told her? Blimey, what are you waiting for?” “The Second Coming of Christ!” I snapped.

When I talk to idiots, I get loud!

You're never rude,' she said, smiling, 'and I think it's good to be touchy sometimes. It means you care.

I try to take it one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.

I mean we [The Beatles] had to go through humiliation upon humiliation with the middle classes and showbiz and Lord Mayors and all that. They were so condescending and stupid. Everybody trying to use us. It was a special humiliation for me because I could never keep my mouth shut and I'd always have to be drunk or pilled to counteract this pressure. It was really hell .

The preciousness of the moment, which should make it easier to talk, makes it harder.

I wanted to wake you straightaway, but I knew I had to wait several hours to ensure you were safely recovered." "What! How long has it been?" "Five minutes. I got bored.

You don't have to yell at me Schiavone. I'm not blind!

Even speed, when we are anxious, seems like delay.

Sometimes waiting is the hardest thing.

Waiting is one of life’s hardships.

I tried to tell you. You said you didn't care, remember?" A muscle ticked below his eye. "You should have told me anyway." "While you had barbells within your reach? Please. I'm Disease, not Stupid.

My head is buried in the sands of tomorrow, while my tail feathers are singed by the hot sun of today.

Hurry up and write your number down before I don't want it no more.