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Circumstances Quotes by Bertrand Russell
- Ever since men became capable of free speculation, their actions, in innumerable important respects, have depended upon their theories as to the world and human…
- He will see himself and life and the world as truly as our human limitations will permit; realizing the brevity and minuteness of human life,…
- Only in thought is man a God; in action and desire we are the slaves of circumstance.
- It is in the nature of imperialism that citizens of the imperial power are always among the last to know-or care-about circumstances in the colonies.
- From the height of their disillusionment they look down upon those whom they despise as simple souls. For my part I have no sympathy with…
- If all our happiness is bound up entirely in our personal circumstances it is difficult not to demand of life more than it has to…
- Happiness, as is evident, depends partly upon external circumstances and partly upon oneself.
- The wise man will be as happy as circumstances permit, and if he finds the contemplation of the universe painful beyond a point, he will…
More Circumstances Quotes
- 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.… — Neil Armstrong
- Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special attention to those who, by the accidents of time, or… — 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… — 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,… — 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,… — 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… — 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… — Andrew Bernstein
- I cannot think of any circumstances in which a government can go to war without the support of parliament. — Tony Blair