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Quotes About Reaction

When people read his books they have an uncontrollable desire to hang the author in the town square. I can't think of a higher honor for a writer.
~ Roberto Bolano
I was almost annoyed at her for spoiling my perfectly good sulk.
~ Robin Hobb
She closed her mouth. The abruptness of the kiss and Tats's assumption that something had just changed between them took her breath away. She should have pushed him away.
~ Robin Hobb
I'd never been so hurt, and I couldn't tell if it was what he had said or how I had reacted to it. Stupid boy. Of course I'd get angry and demand to know who had said such horrid things.
~ Robin Hobb
FitzChivalry Farseer." I halted, frozen by the words. I turned slowly.
~ Robin Hobb
I don't see any humor in this," she snapped. Rurisk and I looked at one another and grinned foolishly. Smoke.
~ Robin Hobb
At her mother's words, Molly felt herself go hot and cold and hot again, in quick succession.
~ Robin Lee Hatcher
He laughed, tried to make it into a cough, inhaled at exactly the wrong moment, and then really did cough.
~ Robin McKinley
One doesn't generally look into mirrors when one is especially angry; one has better things to do, like pace the floor or throw things.
~ Robin McKinley
Whew," he said. "You clean up good . You don't look like the same girl." She frowned right before she laughed. "Do women usually thank you for saying things like that?
~ Robyn Carr
We can't control what people do or say, even if it's dumb.
~ Lisa Scottoline
little fucker!" Star shouted at
~ Lisa Scottoline
But anger can be dangerous and have unintended consequences.
~ Lisa See
But in the end, it's not just the big and small events that make you who you are, make your life what it is, it's how you choose to react to them. That's where you have control over your life.
~ Lisa Unger
He thrust his tongue into his cheek, wrinkled his nose and creased his forehead. He made a chortling sound.
~ Lois Lowry
Miles clutched Quinn's elbow. Don't Panic. I'm not panicking, Quinn observed, I'm watching you panic. It's more entertaining .
~ Lois McMaster Bujold
I'm not panicking. I'm watching you panic. It's more entertaining.
~ Lois McMaster Bujold
Ah." "And what does ah mean?" he asked, slightly exasperated. "It's sort of like biting my tongue, but less painful.
~ Lois McMaster Bujold
Fear outran its cause
~ Lois McMaster Bujold
It was the fault of the hand massage; it lulled her. She said unthinkingly, "What?" "Fall in love with you. Sweet Ista." She jerked back. She had heard that endearment before, but not on those lips. "Don't call me that." "Bitter Ista?" His brows climbed. "Cranky Ista? Cross, ill-tempered, cantankerous Ista?" She snorted; he relaxed, and his lips quirked again.
~ Lois McMaster Bujold
At its base, the male, whether human, animal or Breed, has a core nature equal to that of a sullen child denied a favored treat. And the male can react accordingly—
~ Lora Leigh
Speed is more than just how fast you can thrust your foot into the other guy's stomach. Whether you're punching, kicking, blocking, or moving your entire body, other factors are of equal importance, and they too must be trained.   ~Perception speed ~Reaction speed ~Movement speed ~Recovery speed
~ Loren W. Christensen
that a pink flamingo yard ornament deserved demolishing by any available means. A comment left unsaid, of course. Thea's face had paled to
~ Lorena McCourtney
What the fuck, babe.
~ Lorrie Moore