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Quotes About Pleased

So the gods," Moash said, nursing his own drink, "were pleased that you solved problems on your own . . . by going to other gods and begging them for help instead?" "Hush," Rock said. "Is good story.
~ Brandon Sanderson
People are never pleased when you reveal that their beliefs are wrong.
~ Brandon Sanderson
Evolution under uniform conditions pleased every one--except curates and bishops; it was the very best substitute for religion; a safe, conservative, practical, thoroughly Common-Law deity.
~ Henry Adams
When I see that people want to listen to me and when I feel that they are supporting the goals that I am committed to, then I am very pleased.
~ Abdel Fattah el-Sisi
Everywhere I go, I am The Doctor, and everyone smiles at me - they are pleased to see Doctor Who, who's far more exciting than I am.
~ Peter Capaldi
If someone wants to eat healthy, they can do that and get the sandwich exactly right. I'm so pleased we're able to influence so many people and their eating habits.
~ Fred DeLuca
We know that Heaven chastens those whom it loves best; being pleased by repeated trials, to make . . . pure spirits more pure.
~ William Makepeace Thackeray
Like all lawyers, I was delighted by gratitude. It happened so rarely.
~ C.J. Sansom
Rincewind wasn't used to people being pleased to see him. It was unnatural, and boded no good. These people were not only cheering, they were throwing flowers and hats. The hats were made out of stone, but the thought was there.
~ Terry Pratchett
Since the damage was so small, people were more inclined to laugh that Cudoine should have his ugly mug bashed in. No one had any particular grievance against him, but there was a town major's manner about him that was rather irritating. He looked too pleased with himself, and at Clochemerle this was not popular.
~ Gabriel Chevallier
Pleased as punch. That's an odd-sounding turn of phrase, isn't it? How can a punch be pleased? It's punch. Rum and lemons and such. And if it's the other sort of punch they mean, a punch in the face- well that doesn't sound very pleasing at all, does it?
~ Gail Dayton
I was very pleased that the positive things about me and my game outshone the aggressive style of play I use. I would never tone that down, because I believe in that style of play, and I believe that you can play rough on the court and still be a good sport.
~ Sue Wicks
My parents were very pleased that I was in the army. The fact that I hated it somehow pleased them even more.
~ Barry Humphries
I looked at Lukas. He did not look very pleased, but he did not look very sad either. He was only giving me a considering eye. I was a pig at the market he had decided to buy. He was hoping I fattened up well and gave him many piglets before it was time to make bacon.
~ Naomi Novik
Oh, she'll be so impressed," Pam was saying, sounding as pleased as I did when someone brought me some fresh produce from his garden. "How very thoughtful." She stepped aside so I could appreciate my presents. Jesus Christ, Shepherd of Judea. My great-uncle Dermot and Bellenos were standing in the dripping rain, each holding a severed head. Let me just say
~ Charlaine Harris
I've said it a few times over the years that I'm very happy in midfield.
~ David Alaba
I don't know whether to be pleased that our lovemaking was of such a high quality that you immediately want more, or if it's an indication you are one of those sex-addicted people who are never satisfied.
~ Katie MacAlister
I've been pleased to work with so many wonderful stars through the years. This has been an amazing journey. I hope it continues.
~ Keanu Reeves
William: What do you think of the fact that your home has been invaded by women? Maddox: I couldn't be more pleased, as long as none of them does something to hurt Ashlyn. And I take full credit for starting the trend.
~ Gena Showalter
People were easy to manipulate when it came to their children. So pleased to see them pleased.
~ Suzanne Collins
We had to wait for Plutarch to finish getting his wedding footage, which, despite the lack of what he calls razzle-dazzle, he's pleased with.
~ Suzanne Collins
Let's each have three, and whoever is still alive at breakfast can take a vote on the rest," says Johanna. I don't know why this makes me laugh a little. I guess because it's true. When I do, Johanna gives me a look that's almost approving. No, not approving. But maybe slightly pleased.
~ Suzanne Collins
so pleased and grateful was she to have a position in fashion.
~ Suzanne Collins
Most of the music teachers were less pleased, as I regularly corrected their factual errors while still managing to flunk their general exams.
~ Tim Page