A republic will avoid war unless the avoidance might create conditions that are worse than warfare itself. Sometimes, the dispositions of those… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The spirit of true religion breathes gentleness and affability; it gives a native, unaffected ease to the behavior; it is social, kind,… — Hugh Blair Copy Share Image
The relationships of our present social life are so numerous and so interwoven that a child placed in the most favorable position… — John Dewey Copy Share Image
So great an advantage is given to sin and Satan by your temper and disposition, that without extraordinary watchfulness, care, and diligence,… — John Owen Copy Share Image
These fellow-mortals, every one, must be accepted as they are: you can neither straighten their noses, nor brighten their wit, nor rectify… — George Eliot Copy Share Image
One of the greatest gifts we receive from dogs is the tenderness they evoke in us. The disappointments of life, the injustices,… — Dean Koontz Copy Share Image
Temperance is simply a disposition of the mind which binds the passion. — Thomas Aquinas Copy Share Image
What is the disposition which makes men rejoice in good bargains? There are few people who will not be benefited by pondering… — Henry Ward Beecher Copy Share Image
If children had teachers for judgment and eloquence just as they have for languages, if their memory was exercised less than their… — Luc de Clapiers Copy Share Image
“Transformations are a part of life. We are constantly being changed by things changing around us. Nobody can control that. Nobody can… — Suzy Kassem Copy Share Image
The Constitution of America only guarantees pursuit of happiness-you have to catch up with it yourself. Fortunately, happiness is something that depends… — Gill Robb Wilson Copy Share Image
The functionaries of public power rarely strengthen in their dispositions to abridge it, and an unorganized call for timely amendment is not… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
In his address of 19 September 1796, given as he prepared to leave office, President George Washington spoke about the importance of… — George Washington Copy Share Image
I am a man of vehement disposition, with violent enthusiasms, and extreme immoderation in all my passions. — Oliver Sacks Copy Share Image
Most true happiness comes from one's inner life, from the disposition of the mind and soul. Admittedly, a good inner life is… — William L. Shirer Copy Share Image
No matter how low down you are; no matter what your disposition has been; you may be low in your thoughts, words,… — Dwight L. Moody Copy Share Image
My father was so good-natured and had such a happy disposition. I've always confused him with Jimmy Stewart. So, think Jimmy Stewart.… — Jane Pauley Copy Share Image
Given the pervasive secrecy of the Bush-Cheney administration, and the sorry consequences of that disposition, President Barack Obama's early emphasis on openness… — Noah Feldman Copy Share Image
Nothing in human nature is so God-like as the disposition to do good to our fellow-creatures. — Samuel Richardson Copy Share Image
Love seizes us suddenly, without giving warning, and our disposition or our weakness favors the surprise; one look, one glance, from the… — Jean de la Bruyere Copy Share Image
It is the disposition of the thought that altered the nature of the thing. — John Lyly Copy Share Image
I have a most peaceable disposition. My desires are for a modest hut, a thatched roof, but a good bed, good food,… — Heinrich Heine Copy Share Image
Innate sensuousness rarely has any desire for accuracy, no desire for precise information. It basks in sunshine, bathes in color, dwells in… — Theodore Dreiser Copy Share Image
In misfortune if you cultivate a cheerful disposition you will reap the advantage of it. — Plautus Copy Share Image
