Nothing can be as astounding as life. Except for writing. Yes, of course, except for writing, the sole consolation.
Orhan Pamuk
College had little effect on me. I'd have been the same writer if I'd gone to MIT, except I'd have flunked out sooner.
Robert B. Parker
Fort Leavenworth is in fact no fort, being without defensive works, except two block-houses.
Francis Parkman
What is a coach? We are teachers. Educators. We have the same obligations as all teachers, except we probably have more influence over young people... →
Joe Paterno
War is never economically beneficial except for those in position to profit from war expenditures.
Ron Paul
Elvis couldn't leave the hotel except under heavy guard. It was incredible how they went wild over him.
Minnie Pearl
There is no stronger craving in the world than that of the rich for titles, except that of the titled for riches.
Hesketh Pearson
Is any man free except the one who can pass his life as he pleases?
Persius
Two kinds of ballplayers aren't worth a darn: One that never does what he's told, and one who does nothin' except what he's told.
Bum Phillips
Everything is ironic to me. There are moments I find hysterical, but I'm probably the only one who would find that, except for a few people.
River Phoenix