All zeal for a reform, that gives offence To peace and charity, is mere pretence. — William Cowper Copy Share Image
Let go of offence. Let go of fear. Let go of revenge. Don't live angry, let go now! — Joel Osteen Copy Share Image
Other offences, even the greatest, are the violation of one law: despotism is the violation of all. — Walter Savage Landor Copy Share Image
At every trifle take offence, that always shows great pride or little sense. — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
All taboos serve different human interests by avoiding those things which threaten to cause offence or distress — Kate Burridge Copy Share Image
The crime of bribery of foreign officials is an offence under the Commonwealth Criminal Code. — George Brandis Copy Share Image
“But, as Andy pointed out, if being a smart-arse was an offence, the Laundry would not exist in the first place.” — Charles Stross Copy Share Image
It's good to be good at playing defence, but the best defence is a strong offence. — Chrystia Freeland Copy Share Image
An honest man speaks the truth, though it may give offence; a vain man, in order that it may. — William Hazlitt Copy Share Image
Satire, being levelled at all, is never resented for an offence by any. — Jonathan Swift Copy Share Image
The theologian considers sin mainly as an offence against God; the moral philosopher as contrary to reasonableness. — Thomas Aquinas Copy Share Image
Forgive offences by the million. And if you love all unselfishly, all will by degrees come to love one another. — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
Methink'st thou art a general offence and every man should beat thee. — William Shakespeare Copy Share Image
Never trouble trouble till trouble troubles you. I'll not willingly offend, nor be easily offended. — Bruce Lee Copy Share Image
At every trifle take offense, that always shows great pride or little sense. — Alexander Pope Copy Share Image
It's now very common to hear people say 'I'm rather offended by that'... — Stephen Fry Copy Share Image
“It is not an offence to attempt to commit suicide. The law is only broken if you succeed and then you can… — Glenn Wood Copy Share Image
Let the punishment be equal with the offence. [Lat., Noxiae poena par esto.] — Marcus Tullius Cicero Copy Share Image
Cooper's art has some defects. In one place in 'Deerslayer,' and in the restricted space of two-thirds of a page, Cooper has… — Mark Twain Copy Share Image
There is no greater offence than harbouring desires. There is no greater disaster than discontent. There is no greater misfortune than wanting… — Laozi Copy Share Image
In Australia, we point out a person's weaknesses as a way of saying 'I see you and I accept you'. If you… — Andrew Dominik Copy Share Image
The merit of 'The Spy Who Came in from the Cold,' then - or its offence, depending where you stood - was… — John le Carre Copy Share Image
As in smooth oil the razor best is whet, So wit is by politeness sharpest set; Their want of edge from their… — Edward Young Copy Share Image
The one weapon every man, soldier, sailor, or airman should be able to use effectively is the rifle. It is always his… — Dwight D. Eisenhower Copy Share Image
In the bonds of Death He lay Who for our offence was slain; But the Lord is risen to-day, Christ hath brought… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
I fear a permanent Confederation will never be settled; tho the most material articles are I think got thro', so as to… — William Whipple Copy Share Image
We be informed by our judges that we at no time stand so highly in our estate royal as in the time… — Henry VIII of England Copy Share Image
The problem is that it has become politically awkward to draw attention to absolutes of bad and good. In place of manners,… — Lynne Truss Copy Share Image
No offence to Hugh MacLennan, but you don't even have to know or understand any deep philosophy that's being espoused, you can… — Sarah Harmer Copy Share Image
Ethical religion affirms the continuity of progress toward moral perfection. It affirms that the spiritual development of the human race cannot be… — Felix Adler Copy Share Image
God will forgive you if you forgive others. Forgiving those who cause offence or injury is often exceedingly difficult. And yet, forgiveness… — Patrick Madrid Copy Share Image
Whoever would entitle himself after death through the merits of his Redeemer, to the noblest of rewards, let him serve God throughout… — Thomas Secker Copy Share Image
Don't take anything personally. Even when a situation seems so personal, even if others insult you directly, it has nothing to do… — Miguel Angel Ruiz Copy Share Image
Of ill-temper there are three kinds: irascibility, bitterness, sullenness. It belongs to the ill-tempered man to be unable to bear either small… — Aristotle Copy Share Image
The moderate are not usually the most sincere, for the same circumspection which makes them moderate makes them likewise retentive of what… — Walter Savage Landor Copy Share Image
Those who offend us are generally punished for the offence they give; but we so frequently miss the satisfaction of knowing that… — Anthony Trollope Copy Share Image
“Why spend your life working on defense when no defense can be made truly impenetrable? Take the offensive – learn the vulnerabilities… — A.J. Darkholme Copy Share Image
“49. Every one who wilfully, in the presence of Her Majesty, (a) does an act with intent to alarm Her Majesty or… — Kevin Underhill Copy Share Image
Christianity is alone in thinking that sex is entirely the Devil's business and an offence to God, This is a strange doctrine… — Robert Anton Wilson Copy Share Image
She tried to explain the real state of the case to her sister. "I do not attempt to deny," said she, "that… — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
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