"Anything was better than nothing. Half-full was better than empty. Ignorance was the lowest form of humiliation and suffering."

Pragmatism, Ignorance, Hope, Survival, Acceptance

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"You're just a huge romantic at heart, aren't you?""If there's cash involved, I'm anything you want me to be."

Jasper Fforde, British Novelist

Pragmatism, Money, Identity, Irony

"Her philosophy was, if it had a pulse, it could be killed. I didn't really have a philosophy, but I could see how talking with the school director would be difficult for her. If he said something she didn't like, chopping him to tiny pieces wouldn't exactly help me get into the school."

Ilona Andrews, American Writer

Pragmatism, Violence, Philosophy, Humor, Contrast

"I used my history degree about twice a year whether I needed to or not."

Patricia Briggs, American Author

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"Medical researchers don't know much about head lice because they don't much care. The reason that they don't much care is, paradoxically, that they know a lot. That is, they know one important thing: there is no evidence that head lice transmit disease."

P. J. O'Rourke, American Comedian

Pragmatism, Science, Ignorance, Health, Research

"Over a lifetime of dealing with difficult women, I have learned it is often better to give into their demands immediately."

Patricia Briggs, American Author

Pragmatism, Relationship, Conflict, Experience, Gender

"All theories are legitimate, no matter. What matters is what you do with them."

Jorge Luis Borges, Argentinian Poet

Pragmatism, Theory, Action, Application, Idea

"We must consult our means rather than our wishes."

George Washington, American President

Pragmatism, Limit, Discipline, Reality

"It is better to be a pragmatist than a lunatic."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Pragmatism, Lunacy, Better

"Politics is a necessary evil, or a necessary annoyance, a necessary conundrum."

P. J. O'Rourke, American Comedian

Pragmatism, Politics, Necessity, Frustration, Power

"Fair play is all well and good. But knowing how to kick 'em in the balls can get you out of a jam 9 times out of 10."

Lois Greiman, American Author

Pragmatism, Survival, Conflict, Humor

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"Quit calling me Grey. It makes me sound like I'm a boy. Like Dorian Gray.'Dorian who?I sighed. 'Just think up something else. Plain old Nora works too, you know.'Sure thing, Gumdrop.I grimaced. 'I take that back. Let's stick with Grey."

Identity

"I could get you to smile like that, and without sales tax.' I whirled around to find the real Patch standing in the fitting room behind me. He was wearing jeans and a snug white tee. His arms were folded loosely over his chest, and his black eyes smiled down at me. Heat that wasn't entirely uncomfortable flushed through my body. 'I could make all kinds of pervert jokes right now,' I quipped."

Romance

"I like having you around, Britt. That's the truth. I'm not leaving you. Even if you were a pain in the butt, I'd stay with you. It's the right thing to do. But it turns out I find you likable and interesting, and while I'm not glad you have to go through this, I'm glad we have each other."

Friendship

"And here I thought they were called Peeping Toms.' I didn't need to see him to know he wore a smile. 'Stop laughing,' I said, my cheeks hot with humiliation. 'Get me down.''Jump.''What?''I'll catch you.''Are you crazy? Go inside and open the window. Or get a ladder.''I don't need a ladder. Jump. I'm not going to drop you."

Humor

"Patch tipped my chin up. 'If I could make this go away, I would. If I could stand in your place, I wouldn't hesitate. But I'm left with one choice, and that's to stand by your side through the end. I won't waver, Angel, I can promise you that."

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"You're just a huge romantic at heart, aren't you?""If there's cash involved, I'm anything you want me to be."

"Her philosophy was, if it had a pulse, it could be killed. I didn't really have a philosophy, but I could see how talking with the school director would be difficult for her. If he said something she didn't like, chopping him to tiny pieces wouldn't exactly help me get into the school."

"I used my history degree about twice a year whether I needed to or not."

"Medical researchers don't know much about head lice because they don't much care. The reason that they don't much care is, paradoxically, that they know a lot. That is, they know one important thing: there is no evidence that head lice transmit disease."

"Over a lifetime of dealing with difficult women, I have learned it is often better to give into their demands immediately."

"All theories are legitimate, no matter. What matters is what you do with them."

"We must consult our means rather than our wishes."

"It is better to be a pragmatist than a lunatic."

"Politics is a necessary evil, or a necessary annoyance, a necessary conundrum."

"Fair play is all well and good. But knowing how to kick 'em in the balls can get you out of a jam 9 times out of 10."

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"Quit calling me Grey. It makes me sound like I'm a boy. Like Dorian Gray.'Dorian who?I sighed. 'Just think up something else. Plain old Nora works too, you know.'Sure thing, Gumdrop.I grimaced. 'I take that back. Let's stick with Grey."

"I like having you around, Britt. That's the truth. I'm not leaving you. Even if you were a pain in the butt, I'd stay with you. It's the right thing to do. But it turns out I find you likable and interesting, and while I'm not glad you have to go through this, I'm glad we have each other."

"Say 'provoking' again. Your mouth looks provocative when you do."

"We all know you're beautiful, Scott."

"I gave up something I wanted for something I need. And I need you, Angel."

"Scared, Angel?"

"I'm doing boy detox. Like a diet, only for my emotional health."

"Patch tipped my chin up. 'If I could make this go away, I would. If I could stand in your place, I wouldn't hesitate. But I'm left with one choice, and that's to stand by your side through the end. I won't waver, Angel, I can promise you that."