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Quotes About Pursuit

All have been, or at least all have believed themselves to be, in danger from the pursuit of someone whom they wished to avoid; and all have been anxious for the attentions of someone whom they wished to please.
~ Jane Austen
I would have jumped out and run after you.' Is there a Henry in the world who could be insensible to such a declaration? Henry Tilney at least was not. With a yet sweeter smile, he said every thing that need be said...
~ Jane Austen
Every young lady may feel for my heroine in this critical moment, for every young lady has at some time or other known the same agitation. All have been, or at least all have believed themselves to be, in danger from the pursuit of someone whom they wished to avoid; and all have been anxious for the attentions of someone whom they wished to please. As
~ Jane Austen
Every young lady may feel for my heroine in this critical moment, for every young lady has at some time or other known the same agitation. All have been, or at least all have believed themselves to be, in danger from the pursuit of someone whom they wished to avoid; and all have been anxious for the attentions of someone whom they wished to please.
~ Jane Austen
Men haven't changed: they love the thrill of the chase, and if you hand yourself over on a plate they'll lose interest.
~ Jane Green
It's not what you think about that matters in life, it's what you actually do about it.
~ Jane Green
said, looking for a job on Broadway.
~ Jane Smiley
redound to the university's professed goal of excellence
~ Jane Smiley
How could she pursue the transcendence and virtue of the intellectual life when her mind had disappeared into her body like a sponge into a basin of ink? Which did not mean
~ Jane Smiley
You can run, but you can't hide, Cupcake. Morelli said. I'll find you. You are such a cop. Tell me about it.
~ Janet Evanovich
We could track down a gang guy wanted for armed robbery and assault." "That sounds like a lot of fun, but I might have to pass on account of I don't want to die right now." "We could visit some of Sunny's relatives and ask if he's staying with them." "Ditto for the above reason.
~ Janet Evanovich
Lula fired off a shot that went wide, and Poletti charged Briggs. Grandma swung her purse just as Poletti swept past her. The big black patent leather bag caught Poletti on the side of the head, and Poletti staggered and crashed to the ground. Ranger cuffed him, and the three cops took over.
~ Janet Evanovich
I don't mean to be critical of the Trenton police, I said, but wouldn't you think someone could catch this goddamn rabbit? He's riding around, handing out photos.
~ Janet Evanovich
What I lack in expertise I make up for with desperation and tenacity, because I only get paid when I catch someone.
~ Janet Evanovich
THREE TO GET DEADLY
~ Janet Evanovich
she was always propelled forward by the drip, drip, drip of adrenaline that accompanied the adventure of the chase and by the determination that she would capture the prize.
~ Janet Evanovich
Well, you must be doing something right. Someone wants to kill you. That's always a good sign.
~ Janet Evanovich
Ten thousand dollars for finding one guy? What's the catch?" "Sometimes they don't want to be found, and they shoot at you.
~ Janet Evanovich
tinted windows rounded the corner, obviously chasing Kevin. It blew past us, screeching to a
~ Janet Evanovich
I emitted some civetlike female stink, a distinct perfume of sexual wanting, that he had followed to find me here in the dark.
~ Janet Fitch
I'm a fish swimming by...catch me if you want me.
~ Janet Fitch
I'm a fish swimming by Ray. Catch me if you want me.
~ Janet Fitch
Unlike a lot of actors, my father encouraged all his kids to go into show business. He loved it so much.
~ Jeff Bridges
This career is a relentless hustle because Hollywood is crowded with too many smart, talented people pursuing the same dream and the same pool of entertainment investment dollars. And unlike in law or medicine, there are no college degrees required - no barriers to entry.
~ Jay Chandrasekhar