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11. “That which is not slightly distorted lacks sensible appeal; from which it follows that irregularity – that is to say, the unexpected, surprise and astonishment, are a essential part and characteristic of beauty.”
Charles Baudelaire
Unexpected Beauty, Sensible Appeal, Distorted Charm, Irregularity, Surprise, Astonishment
15. “I remember I was flying home to Los Angeles one day. I was talking to the woman next to me and the flight attendant tried to tell me I was sitting next to somebody that I should know. I didn't recognize her but it ended up being Beyonce's sister, Solange Knowles.” Robert Greene Unexpected Encounters, Celebrity Interaction, Memorable Moments, Surprise, Fame, Conversation
25. “The children and their parents were too flabber-gasted to speak. They were staggered. They were dumbfounded. They were bewildered and dazzled. They were completely bowled over by the hugeness of the whole thing. They simply stood and stared.” Roald Dahl Amazement, Family Reaction, Surprise, Shock, Reaction, Family
29. “Tell all the Truth but tell it slant – Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth’s superb surprise As Lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind –.” Emily Dickinson Truth, Honesty, Success, Surprise, Gradual Understanding, Insight
30. “Nothing bores me more than books where you read two pages and you know exactly how it's going to come out. I want twists and turns that surprise me, characters that have a difficult time and that I don't know if they're going to live or die.” George R. R. Martin Unpredictable Writing, Story Surprise, Character Struggles, Writing, Surprise, Struggles
Surprise Quotes by Famous Authors
11. “That which is not slightly distorted lacks sensible appeal; from which it follows that irregularity – that is to say, the unexpected, surprise and astonishment, are a essential part and characteristic of beauty.”
Charles Baudelaire Unexpected Beauty, Sensible Appeal, Distorted Charm, Irregularity, Surprise, Astonishment
15. “I remember I was flying home to Los Angeles one day. I was talking to the woman next to me and the flight attendant tried to tell me I was sitting next to somebody that I should know. I didn't recognize her but it ended up being Beyonce's sister, Solange Knowles.”
Robert Greene Unexpected Encounters, Celebrity Interaction, Memorable Moments, Surprise, Fame, Conversation
25. “The children and their parents were too flabber-gasted to speak. They were staggered. They were dumbfounded. They were bewildered and dazzled. They were completely bowled over by the hugeness of the whole thing. They simply stood and stared.”
Roald Dahl Amazement, Family Reaction, Surprise, Shock, Reaction, Family
29. “Tell all the Truth but tell it slant – Success in Circuit lies Too bright for our infirm Delight The Truth’s superb surprise As Lightning to the Children eased With explanation kind The Truth must dazzle gradually Or every man be blind –.”
Emily Dickinson Truth, Honesty, Success, Surprise, Gradual Understanding, Insight
30. “Nothing bores me more than books where you read two pages and you know exactly how it's going to come out. I want twists and turns that surprise me, characters that have a difficult time and that I don't know if they're going to live or die.”
George R. R. Martin Unpredictable Writing, Story Surprise, Character Struggles, Writing, Surprise, Struggles
