“Many Israelis can get to know what's really happening. I mean, you have soldiers who go and see things. It's not like France and Algiers or, I don't know, England and Kenya or Belgium and Kenya. It's in your backyard. It's much more about willingness, indecision, the inability, or exposure. There is a decision not to be exposed. People can live like five minutes away from it all.” PeopleKnowsMeanDecisionFiveMinutesHappeningsEnglandSoldierFranceWillingnessExposedInabilityFive MinutesExposureBackyardsKenyaIndecisionBelgium Author:Amira Hass
“We oppress people, we make our victims small wherever they are, whether they are a black girl in a rural community in, say, America or Britain, or whether it's something happening out there in one of the countries of conflict. I mean Sri Lanka, the human rights abuse there is appalling.” PeopleHumansMeanCountryAmericaGirlBlackCommunityRightsConflictHappeningsAbuseVictimHuman RightsBritainSri LankaBlack GirlRural Communities Author:Roma Tearne
“I developed a mechanism so that whatever mistakes I made, I would bounce straight back. Whatever was happening off the pitch, I could put it to one side and maintain my form. Call it mental resilience or a strong mind, but that is what we mean when we talk about experience in a football team.” MindMeanMadeFormStrongSidesMistakeTeamFootballHappeningsResilienceMechanismBounceFootball TeamInspirational TeamStrong MindStrong Minded Author:Gary Neville
“I enjoy life when things are happening. I don't care if it's good things or bad things. That means you're alive.” IfsMeanCareEnjoyAliveHappeningsJokesGood ThingsDon't CareI Don't CareBad ThingsEnjoy LifeRemembering Her Author:Joan Rivers
“I realized it was happening, but most people didn't realize it was happening. I mean, because as a self-employed person, when there is a recession or a cutback in the economy, we feel it first. Because many self-employed people provide services that are nonessential.” PeopleFeelsFirstsMeanPersonsSelfRealizingEconomyHappeningsI RealizedEmployedRecessionsCutbacks Author:Iyanla Vanzant
“Of course it is happening inside your head, Harry, but why on earth should that mean that it is not real?” ShouldMeanRealEarthCoursesInspireHappeningsLife ChangingHarry PotterPottersChildren's BooksHarry Potter MovieHarry Potter SeriesDeathly HallowsHarry Potter InspiringInspirational Harry PotterMemorable Harry PotterGreat Harry PotterDumbledore InspirationalHarry Potter BirthdayHarry Potter Film Author:J. K. Rowling
“Divers alarums and excursions', she read, uncertainly. 'That means lots of terrible happenings, said Magrat. 'You always put that in plays.' Alarums and what?', said Nanny Ogg, who hadn't been listening. Excursions', said Magrat patienly. Oh.' Nanny Ogg brightened a bit. 'The seaside would be nice,' she said. Oh do shut up, Gytha,' said Granny Weatherwax. 'They're not for you. They're only for divers, like it says. Probably so they can recover from all them alarums.” MeanSaidPlayWould BeBitsNiceListeningTerribleHappeningsBeing NiceShut UpNanniesGrannyExcursions Author:Terry Pratchett
“God is life. God is life in action. The best way to say, "I love you, God," is to live your life doing your best. The best way to say, "Thank you, God," is by letting go of the past and living in the present moment, right here and now. Whatever life takes away from you, let it go. When you surrender and let go of the past, you allow yourself to be fully alive in the moment. Letting go of the past means you can enjoy the dream that is happening right now.” WayMeanMomentsGodDreamActionPastEnjoyAliveLove YouRight NowLetting GoHappeningsSurrenderBest WayPresent MomentLive Your LifeLet It GoHere And NowLive In The PresentAway From YouSaying Thank YouSay I Love YouDoing Your BestThank You GodFour Agreements Author:Miguel Angel Ruiz
“Imagine a society that subjects people to conditions that make them terribly unhappy, then gives them the drugs to take away their unhappiness. Science fiction? It is already happening to some extent in our own society... Instead of removing the conditions that make people depressed, modern society gives them antidepressant drugs. In effect, antidepressants are a means of modifying an individual's internal state in such a way as to enable him to tolerate social conditions that he would otherwise find intolerable.” PeopleWayGivingMeanStatesHappensIndividualSocialFictionImagineSocietyModernConditionsSubjectsEffectsDrugDepressionHappeningsScience FictionToleranceTerroristUnhappyInternalsRemoveUnhappinessIntoleranceTolerateDepressingMathematicianAnarchistNot HappyModern SocietySocial ConditionsUnhappy PeopleAntidepressantsModifying Author:Theodore Kaczynski
“It is very useful, when one is young, to learn the difference between "literally" and "figuratively." If something happens literally, it actually happens; if something happens figuratively, it feels like it is happening. If you are literally jumping for joy, for instance, it means you are leaping in the air because you are very happy. If you are figuratively jumping for joy, it means you are so happy that you could jump for joy, but are saving your energy for other matters.” IfsFeelsMeanMatterHappensYoungJoyEnergyDifferencesAirHappeningsInstanceSavingVery HappyJumping Author:Daniel Handler
“Seeking the face of God in everything, everyone, all the time, and his hand in every happening; This is what it means to be contemplative in the heart of the world. Seeing and adoring the presence of Jesus, especially in the lowly appearance of bread, and in the distressing disguise of the poor.” WorldHeartMeanHandsFacesJesusPoorSeeingHappeningsSeekingAppearanceBreadContemplationDisguiseContemplativeDistressing Author:Mother Teresa
“What I feel is that if one has got to have a murder actually happening in one's house, one might as well enjoy it, if you know what I mean.” IfsKnowsFeelsWellsMeanMightHouseEnjoyHappeningsMurder Book:Agatha Christie, five Miss Marple mysteries Source: Agatha Christie, five Miss Marple mysteries
“Even though I didn't notice it while it was happening, I got reminded in ninth grade of a few things I guess I should have known all along. 1. A first kiss after five months means more than a first kiss after five minutes. 2. Always remember what it was like to be six. 3. Never, ever stop believing in magic, no matter how old you get. Because if you keep looking long enough and don't give up, sooner or later you're going to find Mary Poppins. And if you're reall lucky, maybe even a purple balloon.” IfsGivingShouldFirstsBelieveMeanLongMatterEnoughRememberKnownFiveMagicMinutesMonthsLuckyKissingGiving UpSixHappeningsShould HaveGradesMarySooner Or LaterFive MinutesPurpleDon't Give UpBalloonsFirst KissOld YouShould Have KnownNinth GradeMy Most Excellent Year Author:Steve Kluger
“This can’t be happening. It’s just not possible. (Cassandra) Oh, well, let’s not have reality intrude now, shall we? I mean, hey, you’re a mythological being descended from mythological beings and you’re in the house of an immortal guardian no human can remember five minutes after they leave his presence. Who’s to say that you can’t get pregnant in a dream by him? What? We’re jumping into the realm of reality now? (Katra)” HumansWellsMeanDreamRealityRememberHouseFiveMinutesHappeningsHeyRealmsImmortalPregnantJumpingFive MinutesGuardianHey YouOh Well Author:Sherrilyn Kenyon
“Well... ...That's what you always forget, isn't it? I mean, you forget to pay attention to what's happening. And that's the same as not being here and now.” WellsMeanForgetPayAttentionHappeningsPay AttentionHere And Now Book:Island Source: Island
“This tug-of-war often obscures what's also happening between us. I am your mother, the first mile of your road. Me and all my obvious and hidden limitations. That means that in addition to possibly wrecking you, I have the chance to give to you what was given to me: a decent childhood, more good memories than bad, some values, a sense of tribe, a run at happiness. You can't imagine how seriously I take that - even as I fail you. Mothering you is the first thing of consequence that I have ever done.” GivingFirstsMeanWarDoneRunningMotherValuesGivenMemoriesChanceImagineFailingChildhoodHappeningsConsequenceObviousMilesLimitationDecentTribesMotheringGood MemoriesTug Of War Author:Kelly Corrigan
“I don’t think I am like other people. I mean on some deep fundamental level. It’s not just being half a twin and reading a lot and seeing fairies. It’s not just being outside when they’re all inside. I used to be inside. I think there’s a way I stand aside and look backwards at things when they’re happening which isn’t normal.” PeopleThinkingWayLooksMeanUsedReadingLevelsHalfSeeingNormalHappeningsFundamentalsUsed To BeFairyTwinsJust BeingBackwards Book:Among Others Source: Among Others