Most men are followers, and implicitly rely upon the judgment of others. They mistake solemnity for wisdom, and regard a grave countenance… — Robert Green Ingersoll Copy Share Image
Oh, Wax has always been solemn, but when he's at his best, there's a smirk underneath. — Brandon Sanderson Copy Share Image
Impress upon children the truth that the exercise of the elective franchise is a social duty of as solemn a nature as… — Daniel Webster Copy Share Image
Children of Men is a solemn, haunting picture, but it's also a thrilling one, partly because of the sheer bravado with which… — Stephanie Zacharek Copy Share Image
I once told you that I am not a saint, and I hope never to see the day that I cannot admit… — Gerald R. Ford Copy Share Image
Let's make it clear for the dimmest bulbs among you: the kids at Columbine High didn't die from too many guns, they… — L. Neil Smith Copy Share Image
It is a solemn thing to find oneself drawn out in prayer which knows no relief till the soul it is burdened… — Amy Carmichael Copy Share Image
Thanksgiving-day, I fear, If one the solemn truth must touch, Is celebrated, not so much To thank the Lord for blessing o'er,… — Will Carleton Copy Share Image
When fiction rises pleasing to the eye, men will believe, because they love the lie; but truth herself, if clouded with a… — Charles Churchill Copy Share Image
The sad and solemn night hath yet her multitude of cheerful fires; The glorious host of light walk the dark hemisphere till… — William C. Bryant Copy Share Image
Two thousand years ago, five thousand, they didn't have a word for imagination, and faith was the best they could come up… — Richard Bach Copy Share Image
I do here in the most solemn and bitter manner curse the Prime Minister of England [sic] for having cumulated all his… — Enoch Powell Copy Share Image
Whatever may be the judgement pronounced on the competency of the architects of the Constitution, or whatever may be the destiny of… — James Madison Copy Share Image
The building of such a peace is a bold and solemn purpose. To proclaim it is easy. To serve it will be… — Dwight D. Eisenhower Copy Share Image
Real solemn history, I cannot be interested in.... The quarrels of popes and kings, with wars and pestilences in every page; the… — Jane Austen Copy Share Image
There must be a solemn and terrible aloneness that comes over the child as he takes those first independent steps. All this… — Selma Fraiberg Copy Share Image
For a just and lasting peace, here is my solemn pledge to you: by dedication and patience we will continue, as long… — Dwight D. Eisenhower Copy Share Image
In the evening, I walked alone down to the Lake by the side of Crow Park after sunset and saw the solemn… — Thomas Gray Copy Share Image
Look, then, into thine heart, and write! Yes, into Life's deep stream! All forms of sorrow and delight, All solemn Voices of… — Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Copy Share Image
It would be beautiful to photograph the winners of everything from Nobel to booby prize, clutching trophy, or money or certificate, solemn… — Diane Arbus Copy Share Image
Soft as Memnon's harp at morning, To the inward ear devout, Touched by light, with heavenly warning Your transporting chords ring out.… — John Keble Copy Share Image
The main job requirement for a network-news anchor is thinking it's the only important job in the world. This is a field… — Rob Sheffield Copy Share Image
Nothing ever happens but once in all this world. What I do now I do once for all. It is over and… — Thomas Carlyle Copy Share Image
