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Surprise Quotes
Most Famous Surprise Quotes of All Time!
The best art often lives in that space between what audiences expect and a well-placed surprise, a balance many creators say defines great work. Some describe preferring an honest, revealing atmosphere over tricking people with a concealed motive, themes explored further in our Always quotes.
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- Myself
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- Nov 07, 2020
I surprise myself by the things I get excited by.
- Mission
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Nighttime frequently increases alertness, and each mission should consider the ramifications of a night assault. Several of the most successful special operations were conducted in daytime and achieved a high degree of surprise.
- Best
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A nice blend of prediction and surprise seem to be at the heart of the best art.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
I like to create a nice environment and let people reveal themselves instead of trying to trick them or surprise them with a hidden question.
- Early Days
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I've known Bezos for decades, since the very early days of Amazon, so it's no surprise to me that he's smart or willing to make big bets.
- Nature
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Poor, dear, silly Spring, preparing her annual surprise!
- My Own
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My own belief is that there is hardly anyone whose sexual life, if it were broadcast, would not fill the world at large with surprise and horror.
- Me
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It was a big surprise for me when they asked me to bat at three. That is a big thing. I was focussed on playing the situation. You need to be open anyway if you are playing for a team like India.
- Me
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I write fast. But it takes me a while to get going. It's very important for me to see my whole plot. I have to see the end first because I like a surprise in the end. Which is why I let characters and plot gestate in my mind.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
And it's sad because it's like a surprise to people - almost an anomaly - when artists are actually refined and trained on an instrument. That's the last thing people think about.
- Dogs
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Investigators have discovered that dogs can laugh, which can't be too big of a surprise.
Even a friendship built over decades can still hold room for genuine surprise when someone's success feels inevitable in hindsight. Spring itself gets described as quietly rehearsing its yearly surprise, a gentle reminder found throughout our Being, Life, and Me quotes.