Contention Quotes

145 Contention quotes by 123 unique authors

Can a one judge sitting somewhere in a trial court issue an order that says nobody in the world is allowed to have, to use,… — Eben Moglen
I think that you will see different types of content emerging, just the same as new media generates new content in the physical world. TV… — Donna Dubinsky
If we are not one, we are not in the true sense of the word the disciples of the Lord Jesus. — Brigham Young
Let the long contention cease! / Geese are swans, and swans are geese. — Matthew Arnold
To be happy one must be (a) well fed, unhounded by sordid cares, at ease in Zion, (b) full of a comfortable feeling of superiority… — H. L. Mencken
There still remains one effort of magnanimity, one sacrifice of prejudice and passion, to be made by the individuals throughout the nation who have heretofore… — John Quincy Adams
But curb thou the high spirit in thy breast, for gentle ways are best, and keep aloof from sharp contentions. — Homer
Discussion is an exchange of knowledge; an argument an exchange of ignorance. — Robert Quillen
People's minds are changed through observation and not through argument. — Will Rogers
The moment we want to believe something, we suddenly see all the arguments for it, and become blind to the arguments against it. — George Bernard Shaw
I don't think nationalism is alone holding the field; it's in contention with a lot of different things. — Peter Singer
There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat… — Morihei Ueshiba
A lot of good arguments are spoiled by some fool who knows what he is talking about. — Miguel de Unamuno
I can win an argument on any topic, against any opponent. People know this, and steer clear of me at parties. Often, as a sign… — Dave Barry
I have seen something like it happen in battle. A man was coming at me, I at him, to kill. Then came a sudden great… — C.S. Lewis
If each side had been frankly contending for its own real wish, they would all have kept within the bounds of reason and courtesy; but… — C.S. Lewis
no man who is resolved to make the most of himself can spare time for personal contention, still less can he afford to take the… — Abraham Lincoln
Things will be different this time," Caine said. "There was too much contention, too much violence the last time. I tried to be a peaceful… — Michael Grant
The Fundamentalist Christians have told me that I am a slave of Satan and should have my demons expelled with an exorcism. The Fundamentalist Materialists… — Robert Anton Wilson
In order to avoid contention, never contradict anyone, except in case of sin or some danger to a neighbor; and when necessary to contradict others,… — Louis IX of France
I never lost my faith...But like all modern Catholics, I felt for a time that I had outgrown the church. Now it is a bone… — Martin Sheen
If you say to someone who has ears to hear: "What you are doing to me is not just," you may touch and awaken at… — Simone Weil
I like it when, you know, 3-under wins, you know, 20-under par, it just brings so many other people into contention. — Paula Creamer
It is possible to rise to the lofty standard set by the Lord for priesthood holders in making decisions in quorums. It is possible when… — Henry B. Eyring
The Book of Mormon exposes the enemies of Christ. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention. — Ezra Taft Benson

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