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Quotes 1761 till 1780 of 25164.

  • Mary McCarthy A society person who is enthusiastic about modern painting or Truman Capote is already half a traitor to his class. It is middle-class people who, quite mistakenly, imagine that a lively pursuit of the latest in reading and painting will advance their status in the world.
    Mary McCarthy
    American author (1912 - 1989)
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  • Lewis H. Lapham A society that presumes a norm of violence and celebrates aggression, whether in the subway, on the football field, or in the conduct of its business, cannot help making celebrities of the people who would destroy it.
    Lewis H. Lapham
    American essayist and editor (1935 - )
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  • Jean Baudrillard A society which allows an abominable event to burgeon from its dung heap and grow on its surface is like a man who lets a fly crawl unheeded across his face or saliva dribble from his mouth - either epileptic or dead.
    Jean Baudrillard
    French sociologist and philosopher. (1929 - 2007)
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  • John Locke A sound mind in a sound body, is a short, but full description of a happy state in this World: he that has these two, has little more to wish for; and he that wants either of them, will be little the better for anything else.
    John Locke
    English philosopher (1632 - 1704)
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  • Gaston Bachelard A special kind of beauty exists which is born in language, of language, and for language.
    Gaston Bachelard
    French scientist and philosopher (1884 - 1962)
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  • Bernard M. Baruch A speculator is a man who observes the future, and acts before it occurs.
    Bernard M. Baruch
    American investor, philanthropist, statesman, and political consultant (1870 - 1965)
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  • Bill McKibben A spiritual voice is urgently needed to underline the fact that global warming is already causing human anguish and mortality in our nation and abroad, and much more will occur in the future without rapid action.
    Bill McKibben
    American environmentalist, author, and journalist (1960 - )
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  • Augustus Hare A statesman, we are told, should follow public opinion. Doubtless, as a coachman follows his horses; having firm hold on the reins and guiding them.
    Augustus Hare
    English writer (1834 - 1903)
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  • Henry David Thoreau A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.
    Henry David Thoreau
    American writer (1817 - 1862)
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  • Andy Goldsworthy A stone is ingrained with geological and historical memories.
    Andy Goldsworthy
    British sculptor, photographer and environmentalist (1956 - )
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  • Charles Horton Cooley A strange and somewhat impassive physiognomy is often, perhaps, an advantage to an orator, or leader of any sort, because it helps to fix the eye and fascinate the mind.
    Charles Horton Cooley
    American sociologist (1864 - 1929)
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  • Anne Sullivan Macy A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives.
    Anne Sullivan Macy
    American teacher (1866 - 1936)
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  • Friedrich Nietzsche A strong and secure man digests his experiences (deeds and misdeeds alike) just as he digests his meat, even when he has some bits to swallow.
    Friedrich Nietzsche
    German poet and philosopher (1844 - 1900)
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  • Bobby Fischer A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great Chess player.
    Bobby Fischer
    American chess grandmaster (1943 - 2008)
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  • Guillaume Apollinaire A structure becomes architectural, and not sculptural, when its elements no longer have their justification in nature.
    Guillaume Apollinaire
    Italian-born French poet, critic (1880 - 1918)
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  • Coco Chanel A style does not go out of style as long as it adapts itself to its period. When there is an incompatibility between the style and a certain state of mind, it is never the style that triumphs.
    Coco Chanel
    French couturier (1883 - 1971)
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  • Francis Bacon A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.
    Francis Bacon
    English philosopher and statesman (1561 - 1626)
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  • Irvin S. Cobb A sudden violent jolt of it has been known to stop the victim's watch, snap his suspenders and crack his glass eye right across.
    Irvin S. Cobb
    American author, humorist, editor and columnist (1876 - 1944)
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  • Mary Elizabeth Hewitt A sumptuous dwelling the rich man hath. And dainty is his repast; but remember that luxury's prodigal hand keeps the furnace of toil in blast.
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  • Cavett Robert A superficial knowledge is not enough. It must be a knowledge capable of analyzing a situation quickly and making an immediate decision.
    Cavett Robert
    American businessman and founder of the National Speakers Association (1907 - 1997)
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