Flattery is a challenge. The proper turning away from it, undercutting, diminishing it without offense or vehemence, is a social grace sweeter… — Elizabeth Hardwick Copy Share Image
What chiefly diverts the men of democracies from lofty ambition is not the scantiness of their fortunes, but the vehemence of the… — Alexis de Tocqueville Copy Share Image
Coming near him like a ballet dancer she took a leap towards him, and he, frightened by her vehemence, and fearing that… — Anais Nin Copy Share Image
In government offices which are sensitive to the vehemence and passion of mass sentiment public men have no sure tenure. They are… — Walter Lippmann Copy Share Image
Whoever wants his judgment to be believed, should express it coolly and dispassionately; for all vehemence springs from the will. And so… — Arthur Schopenhauer Copy Share Image
I have reflected a great deal on that event, and continue to do so. I cannot give you a complete answer in… — John I. Jenkins Copy Share Image
“That many good men have believed this strange fable [Christianity], and lived very good lives under that belief (for credulity is not… — Thomas Paine Copy Share Image
“One percent of the nation owns a third of the wealth. The rest of the wealth is distributed in such a way… — Howard Zinn Copy Share Image
A fundamental mistake to call vehemence and rigidity strength! A man is not strong who takes convulsion-fits; though six men cannot hold… — Thomas Carlyle Copy Share Image
There's a certain level of vehemence, it seems to me, that's directed at me [and] directed at the president. You know, people… — Eric Holder Copy Share Image
When my heart is cold and I cannot pray as I should I scourge myself with the thought of the impiety and… — Martin Luther Copy Share Image
![“That many good men have believed this strange fable [Christianity], and lived very good lives under that belief (for credulity is not a crime) is what I have no doubt of. In the first place, they were educated to believe it, and they would have believed anything else in the same manner . There are…” quote by Thomas Paine](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ef2/thomas-paine-267_absurdity_that-many-good-men-have-believed-this-st_2075778.jpg)
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