Quotes 521 till 540 of 885.
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Politics is too often regarded as a poor relation, inherently dependent and subsidiary; it is rarely praised as something with a life and character of its own.
In Defence Of Politics Ch. 1, The Nature Of Political Rule, p. 15 -
Post-modernism has cut off the present from all futures. The daily media add to this by cutting off the past. Which means that critical opinion is often orphaned in the present.
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Poverty is often concealed in splendor, and often in extravagance. It is the task of many people to conceal their neediness from others. Consequently they support themselves by temporary means, and everyday is lost in contriving for tomorrow.
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Power is not revealed by striking hard or often, but by striking true.
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Pride works frequently under a dense mask, and will often assume the garb of humility.
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Privatization of assets that most of us consider public goods - like airports and highways - has a long, often-uncontroversial history.
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Probably all the attention to poetry results in some value, though the attention is more often directed to lesser than to greater values.
Set in motion: essays, interviews, and dialogues (1996 edition), Univ of Michigan Pr -
Progress leads to confusion leads to progress and on and on without respite. Every one of the many major advances - created sooner or later, more often sooner, new problems. These confusions, never twice the same, are not to be deplored. Rather, those who participate experience them as a privilege.
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Prudence is an attitude that keeps life safe, but does not often make it happy.
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Prudence operates on life in the same manner as rule of composition; it produces vigilance rather than elevation; rather prevents loss than procures advantage; and often miscarriages, but seldom reaches either power or honor.
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Quarrels often arise in marriages when the bridal gifts are excessive.
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Quite often my narrator or protagonist may be a man, but I'm not sure he's the more interesting character, or if the more complex character isn't the woman.
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Reason often makes mistakes, but conscience never does.
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Religion can be the enemy of God. It's often what happens when God, like Elvis, has left the building.
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Remember that it is not enough to abstain from lying by word of mouth; for the worst lies are often conveyed by a false look, smile, or act.
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Repeat anything often enough and it will start to become you.
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Repentance may begin instantly, but reformation often requires a sphere of years.
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Research has shown that people who volunteer often live longer.
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Revenge is often like biting a dog because the dog bit you.
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