Quotes 1801 till 1820 of 25590.
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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.
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A special kind of beauty exists which is born in language, of language, and for language.
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A speculator is a man who observes the future, and acts before it occurs.
Bernard M. Baruch
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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.
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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.
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A stereotyped but unconscious despair is concealed even under what are called the games and amusements of mankind.
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A stone is ingrained with geological and historical memories.
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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.
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A strenuous effort must be made to train young people to think for themselves and take independent charge of their lives.
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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.
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A strong memory, concentration, imagination, and a strong will is required to become a great Chess player.
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A structure becomes architectural, and not sculptural, when its elements no longer have their justification in nature.
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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.
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A sudden bold and unexpected question doth many times surprise a man and lay him open.
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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.
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A suicide kills two people, Maggie, that's what it's for!
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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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A superficial knowledge is not enough. It must be a knowledge capable of analyzing a situation quickly and making an immediate decision.
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A supreme love, a motive that gives a sublime rhythm to a woman's life, and exalts habit into partnership with the soul's highest needs, is not to be had where and how she wills.
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A surgeon is surrounded by people who are sick, discouraged, afraid, embittered, dying - but also courageous, loving, wise, compassionate and alive.
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