1,151 Quotes by James Patterson

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    Some kids get called ‘bundles of joy’ or ‘slices of heaven’ or ‘dreams come true.’ We got ‘the fifty-fourth generation of DNA experiments.’ Doesn’t have the same warm and fuzzy feel. But maybe I’m oversensitive.

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    I don’t smile as much as I should, even though I smile inside a lot.

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    We are the sum of our thoughts. What you choose to dwell on will dictate your emotions.

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    Everything wanting to contribute to my ulcer, Get in line and take a number!

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    Our luck would not run out. That’s what i told myself. But they were only words.

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    Galapagos tortoise,” she said. “I’m one hundred and seven years old.” “Huh. And you don’t look a day over a hundred and five,” I said.

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    On the other hand, even a big, ’80s love van was less noticeable than six flying kids and their talking dog. So there you go.

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