"It's more fun to color outside the lines."
Cynthia Lewis
Author
Cynthia Lewis is a prominent cultural critic known for her exploration of identity and resilience in her influential writings.
- Born
- October 1, 1960
- Quotes
- 42
- Rank
- #2935
Quote collection
Cynthia Lewis quotes (page 2 of 3)
42 quotes — follow a thought to its full quote page.
"It's easier to see the mistake on someone else's paper."
"If you keep missing, get closer to the basket."
"Getting lost teaches you how to read a map."
"As soon as you understand 2 x 4 you can't believe there was a time when you didn't understand it."
"A tiny hole can empty a great big bucket."
"You don't get to decide your part in the school play, but you do get to decide whether or not you play it well."
"You can teach an old dog new tricks with the right kind of doggie treats."
"The longer the test the better you feel when it's over."
"The path you're on looks different when you turn around."
"Don't expect a stranger to wipe your nose."
"Hitting the kid with the ball might get you the ball, but it won't get you anyone to throw it to."
"Every time you swim out to the rock, it gets a little closer."
"It doesn't count if your swing is going the highest if you're getting pushed."
"Flowers and pricker bushes grow out of the same dust."
"Don't say "The last one there is a rotten egg": unless you're absolutely sure there's a slow kid behind you."
"The teacher can always tell when you did your homework on the bus."
"Sometimes it's smart to be scared."
"They'll remember you if you're the best reader in class-or if you throw up at lunch."
"It feels a lot colder when you're shoveling snow than when you're building a snow fort."