Acceptable Quotes

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On a perfect planet such as might be acceptable to a physicist, one might predict that from its origin the diversity of life would grow… — Simon Conway Morris
Occasional kindness does not cancel out cruelty. Hitting is never acceptable under any circumstances. — Sam Horn
Experience suggests that the first rule of politics is never to say never. The ingenious human capacity for maneuver and compromise may make acceptable tomorrow… — William V. Shannon
From being at art college, I've always hated people that have the gall to think that they're being incredibly different when they're doing something in… — Sade Adu
It was my teacher's genius, her quick sympathy, her loving tact which made the first years of my education so beautiful. It was because she… — Helen Keller
This is, in theory, still a free country, but our politically correct, censorious times are such that many of us tremble to give vent to… — Simon Heffer
As a progressive discipline [biochemistry] belongs to the present century. From the experimental physiologists of the last century it obtained a charter, and, from a… — Frederick Gowland Hopkins
The most constructive solutions are those which take into consideration the views of all persons involved and are acceptable to all. Such outcomes are the… — Gabor Peter
Yogas chitta vritti nirodhah - (Yoga is to check the mind from changing) - which is acceptable to all. That is also the goal of… — Ramana Maharshi
I'm sorry to see that again we are turning to the courts for decisions that concern ethics. I think theologians and ethicists would better guide… — Susan P. Crawford
To my mind, the theory of [evolution] does not stand up at all. If living matter is not, then, caused by the interplay of atoms,… — Henry Lipson
When students of other sciences ask us what is now currently believed about the origin of species, we have no clear answer to give. Faith… — William Bateson
The onset of more severe climate impacts overseas may also open up temporary opportunities, or 'policy windows.' These would allow legislators the licence to take… — John Beddington
I believe in a world of justice and human rights for all. A world where girls can grow up free of fear of abuse. A… — Ban Ki-moon
Animals are being exploited in such an unbelievable way; it's not acceptable. PETA is trying to get your attention, and they're successful at it. ...… — Alicia Silverstone
You do not need to look or be anorexic to be successful in Hollywood. The range of what's acceptable is a lot larger than what… — Zooey Deschanel
The function of football, soccer, basketball and other passion-sports in modern industrial society is the transference of boredom, frustration, anger and rage into socially acceptable… — Edward Abbey
I think we should do better next week, better the week after, and better right throughout the course of our government. Sometimes in parties these… — Gordon Brown
You are challenged to avoid mediocrity, acquire knowledge from the sages of antiquity, the achievements of the scientific present, and the prophets of the living… — John H. Vandenberg
A gift is acceptable according to what the giver has, not according to what he has not. — John Stott

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