Quotes with truth-and-a-half

Quotes 1861 till 1880 of 25898.

  • Robertson Davies A truly great book should be read in youth, again in maturity and once more in old age, as a fine building should be seen by morning light, at noon and by moonlight.
    Robertson Davies
    Canadian novelist and journalist (1913 - 1995)
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  • Arthur Conan Doyle A trusty comrade is always of use; and a chronicler still more so.
    Arthur Conan Doyle
    British writer and medical doctor (1859 - 1930)
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  • Alain Badiou A Truth is the subjective development of that which is at once both new and universal. New: that which is unforeseen by the order of creation. Universal: that which can interest, rightly, every human individual, according to his pure humanity.
    Alain Badiou
    French philosopher (1937 - )
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  • Alain Badiou A Truth is the subjective development of that which is at once both new and universal. New: that which is unforeseen by the order of creation. Universal: that which can interest, rightly, every human individual, according to his pure humanity.
    Alain Badiou
    French philosopher (1937 - )
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  • Alfred Lord Tennyson A truth looks freshest in the fashions of the day.
    Alfred Lord Tennyson
    English poet (1809 - 1892)
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  • William Blake A truth that's told with bad intent beats all the lies you can invent.
    William Blake
    English poet (1757 - 1827)
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  • Billy Joel A typical day in the life of a heavy metal musician consists of a round of golf and an AA meeting.
    Billy Joel
    American singer-songwriter and pianist (1949 - )
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  • Benjamin Disraeli A university should be a place of light, of liberty, and of learning.
    Benjamin Disraeli
    English statesman and writer (1804 - 1881)
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  • Walter Lippmann A useful definition of liberty is obtained only by seeking the principle of liberty in the main business of human life, that is to say, in the process by which men educate their responses and learn to control their environment.
    Walter Lippmann
    American writer, reporter, and political commentator (1889 - 1974)
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  • Cardinal De Richelieu A virtuous and well-disposed person, like a good metal, the more he is fired, the more he is fined; the more he is opposed, the more he is approved: wrongs may well try him, and touch him, but cannot imprint in him any false stamp.
    Cardinal De Richelieu
    French clergyman and nobleman (1585 - 1642)
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  • Mahatma Gandhi A vow is fixed and unalterable determination to do a thing, when such a determination is related to something noble which can only uplift the man who makes the resolve.
    Mahatma Gandhi
    Indian politician (1869 - 1948)
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  • C. J. Cherryh A warrior is free to be a hero and pull off daring do and the soldier is irresponsible if he does it.
    C. J. Cherryh
    American writer (1942 - )
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  • Antoine Lavoisier A wealthy landowner cannot cultivate and improve his farm without spreading comfort and well-being around him. Rich and abundant crops, a numerous population and a prosperous countryside are the rewards for his efforts.
    Antoine Lavoisier
    French nobleman and chemist (1743 - 1794)
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  • Carolina Herrera A wedding dress is both an intimate and personal for a woman - it must reflect the personality and style of the bride.
    Carolina Herrera
    Venezuelan fashion designer (1939 - )
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  • Plato A well begun is half ended.
    Plato
    Greek philosopher (427 - 347)
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  • Barry Ritholtz A well-designed 401(k) plan is an enormous competitive edge when recruiting and retaining employees.
    Barry Ritholtz
    American author and newspaper columnist
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  • David Ogilvy A well-run restaurant is like a winning baseball team. It makes the most of every crew member's talent and takes advantage of every split-second opportunity to speed up service.
    David Ogilvy
    American businessman, Advertising Expert (1911 - 1999)
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  • C. S. Forester A whim, a passing mood, readily induces the novelist to move hearth and home elsewhere. He can always plead work as an excuse to get him out of the clutches of bothersome hosts.
    C. S. Forester
    English novelist (1899 - 1966)
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  • Bob Shacochis A whole bunch of agents and editors looked at my stories, and they all said, in effect, 'You're a pretty good writer and you should probably get these published; when you grow up and write a novel, get in touch.'
    Bob Shacochis
    American writer (1951 - )
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  • Barbara Corcoran A whopping 89 percent of buyers start their home search online. How your house looks online is the modern equivalent of 'curb appeal.' Rent a wide-angle lens and good lighting, get rid of your clutter and post at least eight great photos to win the beauty contest.
    Barbara Corcoran
    American businesswoman, investor, speaker and consultant (1949 - )
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