The New Dictionary of ThoughtsRavenio Books, 2015 M01 19 A cyclopedia of quotations from the best authors of the world, both ancient and modern, alphabetically arranged by subjects. |
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... believe that the sun was neither the cause of light or heat, if he could only get six philosophers on his side.—Goldsmith. To pardon those absurdities in ourselves which we condemn in others, is neither better nor worse than to be more ...
... believe that the sun was neither the cause of light or heat, if he could only get six philosophers on his side.—Goldsmith. To pardon those absurdities in ourselves which we condemn in others, is neither better nor worse than to be more ...
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... believe; it is a good thing to admire. By continually looking upwards, our minds will themselves grow upwards; as a man, by indulging in habits of scorn and contempt for others, is sure to descend to the level of those he despises. It ...
... believe; it is a good thing to admire. By continually looking upwards, our minds will themselves grow upwards; as a man, by indulging in habits of scorn and contempt for others, is sure to descend to the level of those he despises. It ...
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... believe in excitement when the theme is great; in agitation when huge evils are to be reformed. It is thus that a state or nation clears itself of great moral wrongs, and effects important changes. Still waters gather to themselves ...
... believe in excitement when the theme is great; in agitation when huge evils are to be reformed. It is thus that a state or nation clears itself of great moral wrongs, and effects important changes. Still waters gather to themselves ...
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... believe not only in the thorns on the rosebush, but in the roses which the thorns defend. Asceticism is the child of sensuality and superstition, She is the secret mother of many a secret sin. God, when he made man's body, did not give ...
... believe not only in the thorns on the rosebush, but in the roses which the thorns defend. Asceticism is the child of sensuality and superstition, She is the secret mother of many a secret sin. God, when he made man's body, did not give ...
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... believe not in providence, therefore they do so greedily scrape and hoard.—They do not believe in any reward for charity, and therefore they will part with nothing.—Barrow. Awkwardness. Awkwardness is a more real disadvantage than it is ...
... believe not in providence, therefore they do so greedily scrape and hoard.—They do not believe in any reward for charity, and therefore they will part with nothing.—Barrow. Awkwardness. Awkwardness is a more real disadvantage than it is ...
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