Regardless of the importance of known evidence to the contrary, the arts are generally regarded as being so much entertaining fluff, a… — Ken Danby Copy Share Image
Knowing that all things contrary to God's laws are transient, let us avoid despair and radiate hope for a warless world. — Peace Pilgrim Copy Share Image
Thus the will to power strives towards oppositions, towards displeasure. There is a will to suffering at the foundation of all organic… — Friedrich Nietzsche Copy Share Image
It is most absurdly said, in popular language, of any man, that he is disguised in liquor; for, on the contrary, most… — Thomas de Quincey Copy Share Image
Contrary to what certain governments say, human rights are universal. Arbitrary detention, torture and discrimination hurt the human dignity of anybody, whatever… — Shirin Ebadi Copy Share Image
The most important fact about American liberty is that it has never been a single idea, but a set of different and… — David Hackett Fischer Copy Share Image
Holidays are in no sense an alternative to the congestion and bustle of the cities and work. Quite the contrary. People look… — Jean Baudrillard Copy Share Image
The Soviet transition to a new political structure shows that the Soviet strategists are thinking, planning and acting in broad terms, way… — Anatoliy Golitsyn Copy Share Image
Contrary to what most people believe, trust is not some soft, illusive quality that you either have or you don't; rather, trust… — Stephen Covey Copy Share Image
Over the last few days, I have been able to see my life as from a great altitude, as a sort of… — Oliver $ Copy Share Image
Contrary to what certain comedians have led you to believe, the national French pastime is picnicking. — Bob Hope Copy Share Image
Let it never be forgotten that it is not by means of war that states are rendered fit for the enjoyment of… — Richard Cobden Copy Share Image
He who knows how to wait for what he desires does not feel very desperate if he fails in obtaining it; and… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
Racial discrimination in elections in Texas is no mere historical artifact. To the contrary, Texas has been found in violation of the… — Ruth Bader Ginsburg Copy Share Image
I'm quite contrary. If people agree on something, I tend to gravitate the other way by my nature. I don't like to… — Andy Serkis Copy Share Image
The human understanding, when any preposition has been once laid down... forces everything else to add fresh support and confirmation; and although… — Francis Bacon Copy Share Image
He who thinks much says but little in proportion to his thoughts. He selects that language which will convey his ideas in… — Washington Irving Copy Share Image
On the contrary a film can promote the idea of change without any political message whatsoever but in its form and language… — Wim Wenders Copy Share Image
Hip-hop is very diverse, but if you only focus on one aspect of it, then what you get is this image of… — Prince Copy Share Image
I have confidence in my campaign. I have assembled a great team that is going to beat George W. Bush, and any… — John F. Kerry Copy Share Image
Resentment is, in every stage of the passion, painful, but it is not disagreeable, unless in excess; pity is always painful, yet… — Alec Douglas-Home Copy Share Image
Socialism, on the contrary, extends its function to the description of society as it should be, and the discovery of the means… — Benjamin Tucker Copy Share Image
It is impious to say that evil has its origin from God, because naught contrary is produced by the contrary. Life does… — Saint Basil Copy Share Image
Contrary to popular belief, we do not face a choice between economy and ecology, It is often said that protecting the environment… — Kofi Annan Copy Share Image
I have always believed that most large fortunes are made by men...who tumbled into a lucky opportunity. Hard work and attention to… — Julius Rosenwald Copy Share Image
