#surprise

It has pleased no less than surprised me that of the many studies whereby I have sought to extend the field of general chemistry, the highest scientific distinction that there is today has been awarded for those on catalysis. ↗

— Wilhelm Ostwald

#been #catalysis #chemistry #distinction #extend

There's a moment in every book when the book turns and it surprises me. ↗

— Chuck Palahniuk

#every #me #moment #surprises #turns

People are always surprised at what a nice guy I am. ↗

— Tony Parsons

#am #guy #i #i am #nice

Surprise is the greatest gift which life can grant us. ↗

— Boris Pasternak

#grant #greatest #greatest gift #life #surprise

I think that what most surprises anybody who goes into politics from even a modestly cerebral background is the vulgarity of much of the cut and thrust of politics. ↗

— Chris Patten

#background #cerebral #cut #even #goes

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. ↗

— George S. Patton

#how #ingenuity #never #people #surprise

The UK downgrade will come as little surprise to many. It does not appear to be occurring because the UK is cutting its deficit too far and too fast. ↗

— John Redwood

#because #come #cutting #deficit #does

I can tell you one of the most surprising ingredients I've ever found. Perhaps five years ago on a beach I saw this herb that looked exactly like chives. I put it in my mouth and started chewing and, surprise, it tasted exactly like coriander. ↗

— Rene Redzepi

#beach #chewing #ever #exactly #five

People don't think their dreams amount to much, but when I ask them to examine them for common themes, they surprise themselves at how accurate they are! They see that their dreams have value. ↗

— Henry Reed

#amount #ask #common #dreams #examine

Better understated than overstated. Let people be surprised that it was more than you promised and easier than you said. ↗

— Jim Rohn

#easier #more #overstated #people #promised