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My demon's a girl? Gideon said, astonished. — Gena Showalter

I'm always astonished by the confidence my readers put in me. — Mary Karr

aplomb. Sometimes the sheer bravado of her actions astonished — Debbie Macomber

Just as I am astonished that a bank clerk never eats a cheque, so too am I astonished that no painter before me ever thought of painting a soft watch. — Salvador Dali

The more you read the Bible; and the more you meditate on it, the more you will be astonished with it. — Charles Spurgeon

Instructions for living a life. Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. — Mary Oliver

If you aren't constantly astonished at God's grace in your solitude, there's no way it can happen in public. — Timothy Keller

Audiences are quite happy to be astonished, and they don't care who does that astonishing. — Harold Prince

I am astonished and surprised that someone could consider making a film about me without talking to me about it. — Brigitte Bardot

That was unbelievably presumptuous," she said in astonished wonder. "I should be furious. But it was so well done. I have shivers all over. — Meljean Brook

I hope he was pushed." "Why." asks Jenny, astonished. "Because if he jumped, he'll never have any rest. He'll never have any peace. — Kate Pullinger

I was absolutely astonished by an onslaught of comments expressing their absolute shock that IFLS is run by a woman. — Elise Andrew

And though there was no longer anything to be astonished at, still manifest reality always has something shocking about it. — Fyodor Dostoyevsky

I stand astonished at my own moderation — Robert Clive

I have a life that did not become,
that turned aside and stopped,
astonished — A.R. Ammons

Let a man radically alter his thoughts, and he will be astonished at the rapid transformation it will effect in the material conditions of his life. — James Allen

When I saw the plane, I was absolutely astonished! Two emotions crashed over me: surging joy and crazy fear. — Abby Sunderland

Only a fool is astonished by the foolishness of mankind. — Edward Abbey

It is the pleasure of astonishing others, and the proud satisfaction of never being astonished by them. — Charles Baudelaire

A man is never astonished that he doesn't know what another does, but he is surprised at the gross ignorance of the other in not knowing what he does. — Thomas Chandler Haliburton

If a woman shows too often the Medusa's head, she must not be astonished if her lover is turned into stone. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Every landscape is, as it were, a state of the soul, and whoever penetrates into both is astonished to find how much likeness there is in each detail. — Henri Frederic Amiel

In literature, as in Life, one is often astonished by what is chosen by others. — Andre Malraux

We want to be hurt, astonished, reminded we're alive. — Tim Kreider

It is almost a sadness to my soul that men should be astonished and surprised at an ordinary, tangible evidence of the power of God. — John G. Lake

I'm just so grateful and astonished that I'm still respected and listened to. — Mike Oldfield

Sometimes, Kate was downright astonished by how much the women in the faculty lounge sounded like the little girls nattering away in Room 4. It — Anne Tyler

We are not sufficiently astonished by the fact that any science may be possible. — Louis De Broglie

I'm astonished by my success. I wrote because I needed to and wanted to. It never occurred to me that I'd become famous. — Danielle Steel

If some longing goes unmet, don't be astonished. We call that Life. — Anna Freud

In order not to be astonished at obtaining victories, one ought not to think only of defeats. — Napoleon Bonaparte

How he could have such a reaction with me looking like the Pillsbury Doughboy astonished me. He was kinky. I'd take it. — Darynda Jones

It is a mark of genius not to astonish but to be astonished. — Aubrey Menen

If you'll begin to develop and maintain an attitude that says yes to life and the world, you'll be astonished at the changes you'll see. — Earl Nightingale

He is still, at times, astonished by her. She may be the most intelligent woman in England, he thinks. Her books may be read for centuries. — Michael Cunningham

Mrs. Pontellier gave over being astonished, and concluded that wonders would never cease. — Kate Chopin

What astonishes us most is to observe that everyone is not astonished at his own weakness. — Blaise Pascal

I want e by Jose Andres to be a discovery, to be a journey. I want people to find it and be astonished. — Jose Andres

Before I expected failure, and was astonished at deliverance; now I expect deliverance, and am astonished at failure."4 Though — Melvin E. Dieter

To be astonished is one of the surest ways of not growing old too quickly. — Colette

Some of us would be greatly astonished to learn the reasons why others respect us. — Luc De Clapiers

No one can become and remain a theologian unless he is compelled again and again to be astonished at himself. — Karl Barth

Live, don't know how long,
And die, don't know when;
Must go, don't know where;
I am astonished I am so cheerful. — Patrick Leigh Fermor

Oh. Elfrida made much effort not to appear too astonished. She had never seen any person in her life less likely to be a minister's wife. — Rosamunde Pilcher

We are astonished at thought, but sensation is equally wonderful. — Voltaire

I am astonished by the amount and quality of love that is available if we will ask, and participate and show up for life. — SARK

Montaigne [puts] not self-satisfied understanding but a consciousness astonished at itself at the core of human existence. — Maurice Merleau Ponty

The wise man is astonished by anything. — Andre Gide

If you are not astonished that you exist, your humanity is not complete. — Deepak Chopra

Cody was both ashamed and astonished to learn that it was actually possible to break a penis. — Evan Gilbert

(The historian) was able to disapprove without being astonished. She could reject and still understand. — Sam Wineburg

Much of the scientific community has been astonished that their increasingly strong and detailed warnings have been either ignored or attacked. — Joseph J. Romm

When we see a natural style, we are astonished and delighted; for we expected to see an author, and we find a man. — Blaise Pascal

Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell others. — Mary Oliver

In literature as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others. — Andre Maurois

How ridiculous and unrealistic is the man who is astonished at anything that happens in life. — Marcus Aurelius

That is a sexist and, if I may dare say so, ungallant slander upon the fair sex, and I am astonished to hear it coming from your mouth. — George R R Martin

Dare to dream that you are more than the sum of your current circumstances. Expect the best. You will be astonished at the results. — Robin S. Sharma

Wonder does not make one industrious, for to feel astonished is to be disturbed. — Josef Pieper

Be as simple as you can be; you will be astonished to see how uncomplicated and happy your life can become. — Paramahansa Yogananda

astonished-looking eyes. — Anton Chekhov

When you leave New York, you are astonished at how clean the rest of the world is. Clean is not enough. — Fran Lebowitz

How can we contrive to be at once astonished at the world and yet at home in it? — G.K. Chesterton

Do you know what astonished me the most in this world? The inability of force to create anything. — Napoleon Bonaparte

He moved in a world of chaos of self, fearful and astonished to be here, right here, alive in a pine-paneled bedroom. — Michael Cunningham

A second chance is a direct pathway to a grateful heart and an astonished mind. — Holly Elissa Bruno

Wordlessly I looked back at him, astonished that a kiss on the palm could be so intimate. — Deborah Harkness

This contract is so one-sided that I am astonished to find it written on both sides of the paper. — Raymond Evershed, 1st Baron Evershed

I asked myself at the time: how is it that she is not astonished at herself, that she keeps her mouth closed, and expresses nothing of any wonderment? — Franz Kafka

I have been astonished to see how nature uses devastation to stimulate new growth, slowly but persistently healing her own wounds. — Parker J. Palmer

You do know you're a woman, right?" I ask.
"Are you sure?" Olivia asks with an astonished face. "I thought I had a penis. — Katelin LaMontagne

I feel like the earth, astonished at fragrance borne in the air, made pregnant with mystery from a drop of rain. — Rumi

It's alarming how quickly people adjust to adventures when they are in one. You really have to work at being astonished by life. — Ellen Potter

I'm still astonished that somebody would offer me a job and pay me to do what I wanted to do. — Chuck Jones

Let me keep my mind on what matters, which is my work, which is mostly standing still and learning to be astonished. — Mary Oliver

Behold, directly overhead, a certain strange star was suddenly seen ... Amazed, and as if astonished and stupified, I stood still — Tycho Brahe

I'm always astonished to see how badly people can behave when they think no one is noticing. — Diane Mott Davidson

I was astonished at the effect my successful landing in France had on the nations of the world. To me, it was like a match lighting a bonfire. — Charles Lindbergh

I've always been astonished by how wonderful he [Timur Bekmambetov] makes something look for so little. I think he shoots action like no one else. — Dominic Cooper

In the original language, 'Fear the Lord' doesn't mean be afraid. It means sustaining a joyful, astonished awe, and wonder before Him. — Timothy Keller

Instead, he was astonished by what he had: the chance to sit beside this woman in the late afternoon light while she read. — Ann Patchett

Many words befall men, mean and noble alike; do not be astonished by them, nor allow yourself to be constrained. — Pythagoras

I'm astonished by my success. — Danielle Steel

Do not be astonished at anything, even happiness. — Elsa Triolet

I am astonished at the ease with which uninformed persons come to a settled, a passionate opinion when they have no grounds for judgment. — William Golding

I'm hoping to be astonished tomorrow
by I don't know what. — Jim Harrison

Be not astonished at new ideas; for it is well known to you that a thing does not therefore cease to be true because it is not accepted by many. — Baruch Spinoza

Being here to witness the beauty, to learn, to be astonished, to love - is enough. Being able to create in addition is a delightful honour. — Jay Woodman

I'm very sorry for the inconvenience.
And he shot the concierge once between astonished eyes. — Jeff Abbott

I'm always astonished by a forest. It makes me realise that the fantasy of nature is much larger than my own fantasy. I still have things to learn. — Gunter Grass

Chicago has disappointed her enemies and astonished the world — Erik Larson

I am frequently astonished that it so often results in correct predictions of experimental results. — Murray Gell-Mann

We must accustom ourselves to the follies of others and not be astonished at the foolishness that takes place in our presence. — Madeleine De Souvre, Marquise De ...

Music is like girlfriends to me; I'm continually astonished by the choices other people make. — David Lee Roth

I thought the car was amazing, but it still astonished me that he would have gone to that much trouble for us to be together. — Richelle Mead

The man who ceases to be astonished is hollow, possessed of an extinguished heart. — Ryszard Kapuscinski