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More Irishmen died fighting for Britain in World War I than died fighting against her in all of Ireland's bids for independence combined. — David Frum
The American people have no idea they are paying the bill. Â They know that someone is stealing their hubcaps, but they think it is… — G. Edward Griffin
To run and work the law commands, but gives us neither feet nor hands. But better news the gospel brings, it bids us fly and… — John Bunyan
Wonderful Force of Public Opinion! We must act and walk in all points as it prescribes; follow the traffic it bids us, realize the sum… — Thomas Carlyle
In a word, if this country can steer clear of European politics, stand firm on its bottom, and be wise and temperate in its government,… — George Washington
The cross is not the terrible end to an otherwise God-fearing and happy life, but it meets us at the beginning of our communion with… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
...we must first scrutinize thoroughly anything appearing in our hearts or any saying suggested to us. Has it come purified from the divine and heavenly… — John Cassian
He bids fair to grow wise who has discovered that he is not so. — Publilius Syrus
Art bids us touch and taste and hear and see the world, and shrinks from what Blake calls mathematic form, from every abstract form, from… — William Butler Yeats
My mind to me a kingdom is, Such present joys therein I find, That it excels all other bliss That earth affords or grows by… — Edward Dyer
If any form of government is capable of making a nation happy, ours I think bids fair now for producing that effect. But after all… — Benjamin Franklin
To the last moment of his breath, On hope the wretch relies; And even the pang preceding death Bids expectation rise. — Oliver Goldsmith
How can you allow the trading companies to locate computers closer to exchanges and flash millions of bids to give an unfair advantage? Even professionals… — Mario
Essential to the attainment of these national goals is the moral imperative of ensuring social justice and respect for human dignity. The great biblical tradition… — Pope Francis
The great biblical tradition enjoins on all peoples the duty to hear the voice of the poor.Â It bids us break the bonds of injustice… — Pope Francis
My non-violence bids me dedicate myself to the service of the minorities. — Mahatma Gandhi
Discomfort guides my tongue And bids me speak of nothing but despair. — William Shakespeare
Now I've a sheep and a cow, every body bids me good morrow. — Benjamin Franklin
Loud o'er my head though awful thunders roll, And vivid lightnings flash from pole to pole, Yet 'tis Thy voice, my God, that bids them… — Walter Scott
Ten thousand casks, Forever dribbling out their base contents, Touch'd by the Midas finger of the state, Bleed gold for ministers to sport away. Drink,… — William Cowper

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