Commendable Quotes

38 quotes by 35 authors

The zeal, bravery, and good behavior of the officers and men on the night of June 30, and during July 1, was commendable in the… — John Buford
While it is well enough to leave footprints on the sands of time, it is even more important to make sure they point in a… — James Branch Cabell
Ambition is a commendable attribute, without which no man succeeds. Only inconsiderate ambition imperils. — Warren G. Harding
Although the power is lacking, the will is commendable. — Ovid
My experience through life has convinced me that, while moderation and temperance in all things are commendable and beneficial, abstinence from spirituous liquors is the… — Robert E. Lee
How many does it take to metamorphose wickedness into righteousness? One man must not kill. If he does, it is murder.... But a state or… — Adin Ballou
Writing ought either to be the manufacture of stories for which there is a market demand - a business as safe and commendable as making… — Willa Cather
In things to be seen at once, much variety makes confusion, another vice of beauty. In things that are not seen at once, and have… — Christopher Wren
So-called Western Civilization, as practised in half of Europe, some of Asia and a few parts of North America, is better than anything else available.… — P.J. O'Rourke
I believe that even 'returning-to-nature' and anti pollution activities, no matter how commendable, are not moving toward a genuine solution if they are carried out… — Masanobu Fukuoka
It is as commendable to think well of oneself when alone, as it is ridiculous to speak well of oneself among others. — Francois de La Rochefoucauld
The Libertarians, of whom I'm rather fond, are running Harry Browne. Libertarians are, just as they claim, principled and consistent- they believe in individual liberty.… — Molly Ivins
Let your conversation be without malice or envy, for it is a sign of a tractable and commendable nature; and in all cases of passion… — George Washington
Exploring Ecclesiology is true to its subtitle, being both vibrantly evangelical and admirably ecumenical; it is commendable for its depth, breadth, and erudition. Harper and… — Carl E. Olson
Many able Gardeners and Husbandmen are yet Ignorant of the Reason of their Calling; as most Artificers are of the Reason of their own Rules… — William Penn
A thought may be very commendable as a thought, but I value it chiefly as a window through which I can obtain insight on the… — Alexander Smith
The confidence that we Indians are suddenly infused with while doing something wrong is absolutely commendable. — Kailash Kher
I am among those who believe that our Western civilization is on its way to perishing. It has many commendable qualities, most of which it… — Aiden Wilson Tozer
Self-exposure is commendable in art only when it is of a quality and complexity that allows other people to learn about themselves from it. — Susan Sontag
Neutrality in things good or evil is both odious and prejudicial; but in matters of an indifferent nature is safe and commendable. Herein taking of… — Joseph Hall

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