Affairs Quotes

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He who keeps his own counsel keeps his affairs in his own hands. — Unknown Author
Since I do not forsee that atomic energy is to be a great boon for a long time, I have to say that for the… — Albert Einstein
When war is waged, it is for the purpose of safeguarding or increasing one's capacity to make war. International politics are wholly involved in this… — Simone Weil
The Reichswirtschaftsministerium ('Reich Ministry of Economic Affairs') tells the shop managers what and how to produce, at what prices and from whom to buy, at… — Ludwig von Mises
A noiseless course, not meddling with the affairs of others, unattractive of notice, is a mark that society is going on in happiness. If we… — Thomas Jefferson
Hostility towards China distorted Australia's international affairs for 20 years until 1972, but reconciliation with China 30 years ago had produced a quarter century of… — Gough Whitlam
When women have a voice in national and international affairs, wars will cease forever. — Unknown Author
I admire young people who are concerned with the affairs of their community and nation perhaps because I also became involved in struggle whist I… — Nelson Mandela
A writer judging his own work is like deceived husband - he is frequently the last person to appreciate the true state of affairs. — John D. Voelker
Nothing appears more surprising to those, who consider human affairs with a philosophical eye, than the easiness with which the many are governed by the… — David Hume
A government of our own is our natural right; and when a man seriously reflects on the precariousness of human affairs, he will become convinced,… — Thomas Paine
By playing at Chess then, we may learn: First: Foresight... Second: Circumspection... Third: Caution...And lastly, we learn by Chess the habit of not being discouraged… — Benjamin Franklin
It may be long before the law of love will be recognised in international affairs. The machineries of government stand between and hide the hearts… — Mahatma Gandhi
This dilettantish inability to comprehend the essential issues of the conduct of production affairs is not only manifested in the writings of Marx and Engels.… — Ludwig von Mises
Most of the luxuries and many of the so-called comforts of life are not only not indispensable but positive hindrances to our progress. Our life… — Henry David Thoreau
If U.S. national sovereignty continues, it is only as a state that Puerto Rico will have permanent 10th Amendment powers over its non-federal affairs, as… — Dick Thornburgh
I have lived a long time, sir, and the longer I live the more convincing proofs I see of this truth - that God governs… — Benjamin Franklin
A man that advances in spiritual and in temporal matters at the same time, minding to keep the spiritual first, will not let the temporal… — Unknown Author
We live our lives by philosophies, amid worldly affairs and occupations that totally absorb us and are a great distance from the manger. In all… — Pope Benedict XVI
No man manages his affairs as well as a tree does — George Bernard Shaw

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