B Quotes
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“Bang...”
“Bang, bang, bang. Bang, bang, bang. It seemed that only policemen and social workers—people who wanted to take you away—announced their arrival in that way.”
Source: Hum If You Don't Know the Words
“Bang bang bang. I understand now why so many horror movies use that device-the mysterious knock on the door-because it has the weight of a nightmare. You don't know what's out there, yet you know you'll open it. You'll think what I think: No one bad ever knocks.”
Source: Gone Girl: A Novel
“Bang goes another kanga on the bonnet of the van”
“BANG, n. The cry of a gun. That arrangement of a woman's hair which suggests the thought of shooting her; hence the name.”
Source: The Unabridged Devil's Dictionary
“Bang! The end of his little finger, now, and three more pieces of the rest. His middle finger was down to the knuckle, almost. Severard stared, his eyes with with horror, his breath coming short, fast gasps. Shock, amazement, stunned terror. Glokta leaned down to his ear. 'I hope you weren't planning to take up the violin, Severard. You'll be lucky if you can play a fucking gong by the time we're done here.”
Source: Last Argument of Kings
“Bang!”
The explosion thundered right beside him. Danilo’s body was thrown aside like a rag doll, and his mind shut down instantly.
What happened next, Red Army soldier Shablia neither saw nor heard.
The sounds of battle, the shouts of men, machine-gun fire, shell bursts — even the massive shockwave when the bridge and dam were blown up — could no longer reach his consciousness.
Author: Volodymyr Shablia:
Context note: This passage describes the moments of Danylo Shablia's last battle during the chaotic retreat of the Red Army, emphasizing the sudden, impersonal nature of events in World War II.”
Source: Камінь. Біографічний роман. Книга друга. Непрості дороги до пекла: Виживання в умовах насильства.
“Bang! Bang! Bang! Sorry Mr. Yipes, sir, she won't budge!' Put your back into it, man, give it all you've got!' Bang! Bang! Bang!”
Source: The Land of Elyon #1: The Dark Hills Divide
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“Bangalore girls shine with style, confidence, and a smile that lights up every room”
“Bangalore has become a centre for healthcare.”
“Bangalore is known to be a well-developed city with significant developments over the decades. There are many crucial neighbourhood regions that are known for excellent growth and rapid development with the best infrastructure.”
“Bangalore needs a honest, passionate and hard-working MP, and I will be that MP.”
“Banging techno grooves from the one and only Ben Sims. Around the time of this was written he had that tribal/funky techno sound that rocked the dancefloor. He was a favorite then and still is now.”
“Bangkok 8 is one of the most startling and provocative mysteries that I've read in years. The characters are marvelously unique, the setting is intoxicating and the plot unwinds in dark illusory strands, reminiscent of Gorky Park. Once I started, I didn't want to put it down.”
“Bangkok, like Las Vegas, sounds like a place where you make bad decisions.”
“Bangladesh is a world of metaphor, of high and low theater, of great poetry and music. You talk to a rice farmer and you find a poet. You get to know a sweeper of the streets and you find a remarkable singer.”
“Bangladesh is largely a river delta, and the rising sea level means that when storms come in, the human sanitation is backing up, the ability to farm.”
“Bangladesh is not India, Pakistan, South Africa or Australia.”
“Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a South Asian nation with a rich history and a rapidly growing economy. It's known for its densely populated areas, vibrant culture, and resilience in the face of natural disasters. The country has made significant strides in poverty reduction and economic development since its independence in 1971.
Geography and People:
Bangladesh is a riverine country, often referred to as the "Land of the Bengals".
It's one of the most densely populated countries globally, with a large Muslim majority.
The population is predominantly Bengali, speaking the Bangla language.
Bangladeshis are known for their hospitality, resilience, and hard work.
History:
Bangladesh was formerly part of the historical region of Bengal, and later East Bengal (or East Pakistan).
It gained independence in 1971 after a liberation war.
The country's constitution outlines its commitment to nationalism, socialism, democracy, and secularism.
Economy:
Bangladesh is a developing mixed economy, transitioning from a frontier market to an emerging market.
It's the second-largest economy in South Asia, with a significant presence in the global economy.
The country has seen robust economic growth and poverty reduction.
Recent Events:
A recent incident involved a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashing into a school in Dhaka, resulting in casualties and injuries.
The country is also bracing for potential unrest related to upcoming elections.”
“Bangladesh's meme community has shown that satire is not just about jokes, it is about truth, courage and community.”
“Bangs and smoke were more often the marks of ineptitude than expertise.”
“Bangsa ini tak maju-maju kalau generasi mudanya banyak yang sok pintar, sok kritis di internet.”
“Bangsa itu adalah suatu persatuan perangai jang terdjadi dari persatuan hal-ichwal jang telah didjalani oleh rakjat itu.”
Source: Dibawah Bendera Revolusi : Jilid 1
“Bangsa Jawa itu bangsa dongeng dan kenang-kenangan. Siapakah yang pada suatu ketika akan mengantarkan bangsa itu dari dunia hikayat dan legenda ke kehidupan yang nyata? Bukankah kita harus menuju ke situ? Dan dengan menyingkirkan takhayul itu, tidak perlulah karenanya mereka menginjak-injak keindahannya.”
Source: Surat-Surat Kartini: Renungan Tentang dan Untuk Bangsanya
“Bangsa merdeka tidak akan menjajah sendiri kemerdekaannya. Negara merdeka tidak akan memperkaya penguasa atas kemelaratan rakyatnya.
Mari merdeka dengan menggenggam maknanya.”
“Bangsa yang kuat tetapi tidak ditunjangi oleh budaya ilmu yang baik, akan memeluk dan menganut nilai dan ciri tamadun lain yang ditaklukinya itu. Hal ini boleh disimpulkan sebagai satu prinsip umum sejarah.”
Source: Budaya Ilmu: Satu Penjelasan
“Bangsa yang maju adalah bangsa yg hormati kearifan lokal.”
“Bangsa yang menempatkan perasaan atau intuisi atau bahkan “wahyu mistik” di atas bobot argumentasi nalar, bahkan mengkualifikasi orang nalar sebagai sombong tidak tahu unggah-ungguh adat dan sebagainya, bangsa semacam itu bukanlah tanah-tumbuh dan iklim yang tepat untuk sains dan teknologi.”
Source: Pasca-Indonesia Pasca-Einstein
“Bangsa yang suka bohong demi menutupi malu atau menyelamatkan gengsi bukan tanah-tumbuh yang baik untuk sains dan teknlogi karena dunia pembohongan langsung frontal melawan rasionalitas yang menjadi modal dan dasar utama bagi pengembangan sains dan teknologi.”
Source: Pasca-Indonesia Pasca-Einstein
“Bangunkanlah semangat menyerang buat meruntuhkan yang lama – usang – dan mendirikan masyarakat yang baru – kokoh – kuat.”
Source: Madilog
“Banii se pot cheltui, chiar pierde. Averea minţii rămâne însă neatinsă: nu s-a născut până acum hoţul care s-o fure.”
Source: Invitaţia la vals
“Banion wondered which was worse - being sodomized by aliens, or having to sit through two hours of Charles Ives.”
“Banish (the onion) from the kitchen and the pleasure flies with it. Its presence lends color and enchantment to the most modest dish; its absence reduces the rarest delicacy to hopeless insipidity, and dinner to despair.”
“Banish Air from Air
Divide Light if you dare”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Emily Dickinson (Illustrated)
“Banish her. I did already.” ~ Harris Steele”
Source: Decode My Desires: Harris & Kat Part II
“Banish that fear; my flame can never waste,
For love sincere refines upon the taste.”
Source: Cato. A Tragedy
“Banish the onion from the kitchen and the pleasure flies with it.”
“Banish the thought that praying can ever affect
The edicts of gods.”
Source: Aeneid Book VI
“Banish the words 'I can't' from your vocabulary. Remember: If 'can't' equals 'won't', 'can' equals 'will'.”
“Banish, therefore, from thy heart the distractions of earth and turn thine eyes to spiritual joys, that thou mayest learn at last to repose in the light of the contemplation of God.”
“Bank accounts for each household is a national priority for us. We need to rise to the occasion & successfully overcome this challenge.”
“Bank failures are caused by depositors who don't deposit enough money to cover losses due to mismanagement.”
“Bank loan is romance with high blood pressure. You will be put to pins and needles till you go crazy. To go for a loan is to borrow trouble.”
Source: Weighty 'n' Worthy African Proverbs - Volume 1
“Bank of America is to sweetheart loans and Democratic Party payoffs as Paula Deen is to sugar and bacon grease.”
“Bank One has got one of the best credit card divisions, ... The perception of investors is that financial services stocks are affected by interest rates and they're not.”
“Bank robbery is an initiative of amateurs. True professionals establish a bank.”
“Bank robbing is more of a sure thing than farming.”
Source: Paris in April
“Bank-paper must be suppressed, and the circulating medium must be restored to the nation to whom it belongs.”
Source: The Writings of Thomas Jefferson: Correspondence, contin