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Chiefly Quotes by William James
- When two minds of a high order, interested in kindred subjects, come together, their conversation is chiefly remarkable for the summariness of its allusions and…
- Many persons nowadays seem to think that any conclusion must be very scientific if the arguments in favor of it are derived from twitching of…
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- If liberty and equality, as is thought by some, are chiefly to be found in democracy, they will be best attained when… — Aristotle
- Men get opinions as boys learn to spell by reiteration chiefly. — Elizabeth Barrett Browning
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- Elections are won by men and women chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody. — Franklin P. Adams
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- Our greatest foes, and whom we must chiefly combat, are within. — Miguel de Cervantes