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He stood looking after them... as though he had perceived that they had come back accompanied by a ghost a-piece.
- Charles Dickens
I wonder," said Mr. Lorry, pausing in his looking about, "that he keeps that reminder of his sufferings about him!" "And why wonder at that?" was the abrupt inquiry that made him start. It proceeded from Miss Pross, the wild red woman, strong of hand, whose acquaintance he had first made at the Royal George Hotel at Dover, and had since improved.
- Charles Dickens
I really think this must be a man!" was Mr. Lorry's breathless reflection, simultaneously with his coming against the wall.)
- Charles Dickens
Why, my girl,' cried Mr Meagles, more breathless than before, 'how did you come over?
- Charles Dickens
When the French come over, May we meet them at Dover!
- Charles Dickens
How do you do, ma'am?" said the captain. "I am very glad to see you. I have come a long way to see you.
- Charles Dickens
When persons encounter God's self-disclosure, they not only know who God is but also who they are.
- James H. Cone
Those who have "died" and returned usually report being met and guided by people they know very well—even those already dead many years.
- James Garlow
I sought the Lord, and afterward I knew He moved my soul to seek him, seeking me; It was not I that found, O Savior true; No, I was found of thee.
- James Montgomery Boice
Soho House is normally a private-members club, but the Berlin one has a hotel open to the public. Many beautiful rooms in a cool location, and who knows who you'll run into in the lobby!
- Miranda Otto
Every physical encounter has a metaphysical meaning.
- Oprah Winfrey
When our eyes met, I felt that I was growing pale. A curious sensation of terror came over me. I knew that I had come face to face with some one whose mere personality was so fascinating that, if I allowed it to do so, it would absorb my whole nature, my whole soul, my very art itself.
- Oscar Wilde