Quotes About Curiosity

If I could time-travel, I would either go to the '70s and watch the first 'Star Wars' film the day it opened, or to 1880s London, during the Jack the Ripper era, and experience the true grossness of that time.

I do love history. I loved learning about wars and things in school.

Teenagers have a natural curiosity and are keen to clock up experiences. What they need to be wary of is that some experiences may erode their sense of self and lead to a fragmentation of morals.

I listen like mad to any conversation taking place next to me just trying to hear why this is funny. Women's restrooms are especially great. I wash my hands twice waiting for people to come in and start talking.

When I found out that there was eight Presidents before George Washington, I wanted to smack somebody.

All the important parts, yes," I said firmly. "Maybe not all the eccentric details. Ask, and I will answer. What do you want to know?" "Everything." He had been leaning on his elbows, but he pushed back now and gripped the balustrade with both hands. "It's always this way with me: if it can be known, I want to know it.

If it can be known, I want to know it.

I'm not saying don't run—or walk, as you say—only that it sounds incomplete, as a life's philosophy. I meant to prompt you to think further. What do you do when you get there?" "You don't get there . You're on the Road, and the Road goes ever on and on.

Well, listen, I want to talk to Rynald a bit more-" "About astronomy? Maybe he'll show you his telescope,

What's your story, dress?" Charlotte whispered. "Where'd you come from and why'd you come looking for me? One orphaned girl seeking another?

Whoever wanted this trunk

here?" She dipped into the box and pulled

True, but still, I'd love a peek beyond the veil, as they say.

Jackass, jackass on the wall, where's the info on Hex Hall?

As though suddenly realized how intimate it seemed to be in my bedroom, he cleared his throat and took a step back. He gave my room one more look and took another step back. "It's amazing what a room can reveal." Then he walked down the hallway and knocked on Tiffany's door. I wondered what he'd discover looking into her room.

How does she do that?" Bird asked. I didn't have to ask who the she was. I knew it was Tiffany. Nor did I have to ask what Bird was referring to. Jason and Mac were leaning toward Tiffany, listening to whatever it was she was saying, like it was the most interesting thing in the world. "Does she wear, like, turn-'em-stupid perfume or something?" Bird asked.

He grinned. "Hey." "Who are you?" I snapped, jerking the sides of my robe together and tying the sash. His eyebrows shot up. "Most people I know respond to a greeting with another greeting.

Should we be doing this?" I asked. "Of course not, but that's never stopped me before." He switched on the flashlight and walked to the entrance of the cavern. "Come on." He crawled inside. My survival instincts told me to stay exactly where I was, but I was curious. Besides, two fools were probably better than one. If he got into some sort of trouble in there, he'd need me to help get him out.

What do you do for fun?" he asked. And suddenly we weren't at a table with a large group of people anymore. It was just Brad and me. We'd moved from a wink to a nudge to a discussion, but his interest was going to disappear if I didn't think of something exciting to share. "I like to read mysteries." "Read." He repeated the word like I'd just told him that I enjoyed stepping in dog poop.

Mickie, and watch yourself. Something's in the water.

Still, people would notice a man with a green head. I guess I should get you a wig." "Good. I think I'll try a different colour every night.

Perhaps, like her, laboratory rats took a pride in solving the puzzles scientists set them. The pleasures of obsession.

I'd spent the entire time before we boarded perusing every adult sitting around us, mentally undressing them, wondering who had piercings or tattoos, who was kinky, who was the best kisser.

The thing suppressed as an intrusion," Eric said, "is almost always worth looking at.