Check Quotes

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The supreme mystery of despotism, its prop and stay, is to keep men in a state of deception, and with the specious title of religion… — Baruch Spinoza
Power must never be trusted without a check. — John Adams
There are no contradictions. If you find one, check your premises. — Ayn Rand
Oh, Jeeves,' I said; 'about that check suit.' Yes, sir?' Is it really a frost?' A trifle too bizarre, sir, in my opinion.' But lots… — P.G. Wodehouse
Anyone who believes the competitive spirit in America is dead has never been in a supermarket when the cashier opens another check-out line. — Ann Landers
A learned man is a sedentary, concentrated solitary enthusiast, who searches through books to discover some particular grain of truth upon which he has set… — Virginia Woolf
For instance, this new idea that You-Know-Who can kill with a single glance from his eyes. Thatâ€™s a basilisk, listeners. One simple test: Check whether… — Joanne Kathleen Rowling
He was my mum and dad's best friend. He's a convicted murderer, but he's broken out of wizard prison and he's on the run. He… — Joanne Kathleen Rowling
Here's how it works: the president makes decisions. He's the decider. The press secretary announces those decisions, and you people of the press type those… — Stephen Colbert
All I ask is this: Do something. Try something. Speaking out, showing up, writing a letter, a check, a strongly worded e-mail. Pick a cause… — Joss Whedon
The man behind the check-in counter gives the impression that he has just axe-murdered the motel's owner (and family, and family pet) and is going… — Paul Quarrington
We know the battle ahead will be long, but always remember that no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can stand in the… — Barack Obama
Unlike some men, I had never drunk for boldness or charm or wit; I had used alcohol for precisely what it was, a depressant to… — Frederick Exley
How did you-" Fool your guards? They're not very good, the forgot to check the ceiling for spiders."Valek grinned. His angular face softened. — Maria V. Snyder
I was driving by, doing a security check... and I smelled leg of lamb." Morelli — Janet Evanovich
Shake paws, count your claws, You steal mine, I'll borrow yours. Watch my whiskers, check both ears. Robber foxes have no fears. — Brian Jacques
Check out that one at the end. He's taken the form of a footstool. Weird...but somehow I like his style." "That is a footstool. — Jonathan Stroud
Max: "Fang! This is a huge break! Of course we should go check it out!" Fang: "But we're grounded." Max and Fang: (stare at each… — James Patterson
Yes, we are [friends] and I do like to pass the day with you in serious and inconsequential chatter. I wouldn't mind washing up beside… — Jeanette Winterson
It was watching Madeline Alby eat cheese with every ounce of her being, like it was the first and best time, that made him realize… — Christopher Moore

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