If we lose the virile, manly qualities, and sink into a nation of mere hucksters, putting gain over national honor, and subordinating… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
Will any one, save the most bigoted, contend, that it is not certain gain to humanity to spread unbelief in the terrible… — Charles Bradlaugh Copy Share Image
Even now, after whatever gains feminism has made in involving fathers in the rearing of their children, I still think virtually all… — Reynolds Price Copy Share Image
The process may seem strange and yet it is very true. I did not so much gain the knowledge of things by… — Plutarch Copy Share Image
I believe the main solution is to gain the trust of Europe and America and to remove their concerns over the peaceful… — Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani Copy Share Image
Every dimension of life, its gains and its losses, are reason for celebration because each of them brings us closer to wisdom… — Joan D. Chittister Copy Share Image
Justification, in terms of the broadening of freedom, for any particular form of institution of property must be argued in terms of… — Kenneth E. Boulding Copy Share Image
My hope is to gain a fresh hearing for Jesus, especially among those who believe they already understand him. In his case,… — Dallas Willard Copy Share Image
A book is a product of a pact with the Devil that inverts the Faustian contract, he'd told Allie. Dr Faustus sacrificed… — Salman Rushdie Copy Share Image
Satan gains more ground in the believer's life through unforgiveness than any other thing, so be sure you let go of all… — Joyce Meyer Copy Share Image
As a prisoner of conscience committed to peaceful transition to democracy, I urge Europe to apply economic sanctions against Ethiopia. What short-term… — Eskinder Nega Copy Share Image
A good end cannot sanctify evil means; nor must we ever do evil, that good may come of it... It is as… — William Penn Copy Share Image
Books seem to me to be pestilent things, and infect all that trade in them...with something very perverse and brutal. Printers, binders,… — John Locke Copy Share Image
As Lucretius says: 'Thus ever from himself doth each man flee.' But what does he gain if he does not escape from… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Complicated Grief was written in larger and more coherent (if disparate) shapes. The question was how they fit together. The mind is… — Laura Mullen Copy Share Image
I can only hope that Trump comes to realize the grave dangers of adopting a policy of confrontation toward Iran. Among these… — Richard A. Falk Copy Share Image
As a typically ambitious player, I did what all others of that ilk do: Everything I could do to gain advantage for… — Gary Gygax Copy Share Image
Women who put on a few pounds after starting lithium sometimes say the cure is worse than the disease. The weight gain… — Patty Duke Copy Share Image
Jesus, it is true, shows no personal interest in gain, but he does speak of treasure in heaven and even of mansions… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
Most of the gains in the last years since the Great Recession have gone to the very top. So we are going… — Hillary Clinton Copy Share Image
So use all that is called Fortune. Most men gamble with her, and gain all, and lose all, as her wheel rolls.… — Ralph Waldo Emerson Copy Share Image
Not until we dare to regard ourselves as a nation, not until we respect ourselves, can we gain the esteem of others,… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
No Child Left Behind's fourth-grade gains aren't learning gains, they're testing gains. That's why they don't last. The law is a distraction… — Jonathan Kozol Copy Share Image
The body becomes stronger as its members become healthier. The whole church of God gains when the members that compose it begin… — Aiden Wilson Tozer Copy Share Image
If I were to be super critical, I would say Formula One is too tactical and not strategic enough. And that brings… — Martin Sorrell Copy Share Image
An athlete gains so much knowledge by just participating in a sport. Focus, discipline, hard work, goal setting and, of course, the… — Kristi Yamaguchi Copy Share Image
Just practice good, do good for others, without thinking of making yourself known so that you may gain reward. Really bring benefit… — Dogen Copy Share Image
I really enjoy playing with someone else and whether it's chess or tennis or games, I love card games. I love that,… — Hilary Swank Copy Share Image
Marriage is a lot of things-an alliance, a sacrament, a comedy, or a mistake; but it is definitely not a partnership because… — Phyllis McGinley Copy Share Image
A wise minister would rather preserve peace than gain a victory, because he knows that even the most successful war leaves nations… — Charles Caleb Colton Copy Share Image
War, once declared, must be waged offensively, aggressively. The enemy must not be fended off; but smitten down. You may then spare… — Alfred Thayer Mahan Copy Share Image
MMA for me was a stepping stone in my life as a man to grow... The stress and the fears and anxiety… — Enson Inoue Copy Share Image
Decades of providing technology in growing volume and at decreasing costs have driven great gains for developing nations, communities and people worldwide,… — Paul Otellini Copy Share Image
Efficiency may curtail [energy] demand in the short term, for the specific task at hand. But its long-term impact is just the… — Peter W. Huber Copy Share Image
Broadly speaking, in the past few years, we've more than doubled the editorial staff [in Mother Jones], as part of ramping up… — Clara Jeffery Copy Share Image
Because the math is, if you - 5 percent of a million is a lot more than 5 percent of a thousand.… — Ted Cruz Copy Share Image
So it would be a good thing for Chinese parents to instill enthusiasm among their kids for football. It's a great game,… — Berti Vogts Copy Share Image
The great object of my fear is the federal judiciary. That body, like gravity, ever acting, with noiseless foot, and unalarming advance,… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
There's a new line of research showing that people who don't get enough sleep, they're body doesn't metabolize as well. And so… — Shelby Harris Copy Share Image
Being is a spiritual proposition. Gaining is a material act. Traditionally, American Indians have always attempted to be the best people they… — Russell Means Copy Share Image