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The ideal man bears the accidents of life with dignity and grace, making the best of circumstances. — Aristotle
Yeah, I wasn't chosen to be first. I was just chosen to command that flight. Circumstance put me in that particular role. That wasn't planned… — Neil Armstrong
Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstances,… — Saint Augustine
A Scout smiles and whistles under all circumstances. — Robert Baden-Powell
I am what time, circumstance, history, have made of me, certainly, but I am also, much more than that. So are we all. — James A. Baldwin
There are movies that require fantasy and slightly more fantastical acting. Lines that are good for certain movies, in real life circumstances, would be absolutely… — Christian Bale
Never under any circumstances take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same night. — Dave Barry
When men are easy in their circumstances, they are naturally enemies to innovations. — Joseph Addison
If a Pope clearly realizes that he is no longer physically, psychologically, and spiritually capable of handling the duties of his office, then he has… — Pope Benedict XVI
As Nelson Mandela has pointed out, boycott is not a principle, it is a tactic depending upon circumstances. A tactic which allows people, as distinct… — John Berger
The truth is that stress doesn't come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It comes from your… — Andrew Bernstein
I cannot think of any circumstances in which a government can go to war without the support of parliament. — Tony Blair
However much I dislike the idea of abortion, you should not criminalize a woman who, in very difficult circumstances, makes that choice. — Tony Blair
Things present themselves to you, and it's how you choose to deal with them that reveals who you are. We all say a lot of… — Cate Blanchett
One day I realized that I wasn't getting anywhere by blaming other people for my circumstances. I finally understood: Even if you feel someone has… — Mary J. Blige
Just don't let the hype of what people are saying and how much they love you, y'know, just take the compliment and be thankful that… — Mary J. Blige
Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking. — Napoleon Bonaparte
Most of the memorable events I have myself been exercised in; and, for the satisfaction of the public, will briefly relate the circumstances of my… — Daniel Boone
This is as true in everyday life as it is in battle: we are given one life and the decision is ours whether to wait… — Omar N. Bradley
Because I worked as a newspaper reporter for about 14 years before attempting my first novel, I learned to write under almost any circumstances- by… — Geraldine Brooks
This is our world and we need the same things to survive. If I'm making my life better and the circumstances of your life worse,… — Gisele Bundchen
Justice is itself the great standing policy of civil society; and any eminent departure from it, under any circumstances, lies under the suspicion of being… — Edmund Burke
Circumstances give in reality to every political principle its distinguishing color and discriminating effect. The circumstances are what render every civil and political scheme beneficial… — Edmund Burke
Men seek for vocabularies that are reflections of reality. To this end, they must develop vocabularies that are selections of reality. And any selection of… — Kenneth Burke
I was once asked to do my Tarzan yell at Bergdorf Goodman, and a guard burst in with a gun! Now I only do it… — Carol Burnett

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