Contention Quotes

145 Contention quotes by 123 unique authors

Christlike communications are expressions of affection and not anger, truth and not fabrication, compassion and not contention, respect and not ridicule, counsel and not criticism,… — L. Lionel Kendrick
Let us not become so intense in our zeal to do good by winning arguments or by our pure intention in disputing doctrine that we… — James E. Faust
A true Christian, who is born anew of the Spirit of Christ, is in the simplicity of Christ, and hath no strife or contention with… — Jakob Bohme
The main bone of contention is whether Islamic injunctions are legal or moral categories. When Muslims say Islam commands daily prayers or bans alcohol, are… — Mustafa Akyol
If there were more temple work done in the Church, there would be less of selfishness, less of contention, less of demeaning others. — Gordon B. Hinckley
Imagine for a moment the result if everyone were to love one another as Jesus loves his disciples. We would have no bickering, quarreling, strife,… — Joseph B. Wirthlin
Historians partial to Kennedy see matters differently from those partial to L.B.J. Vietnam has become a point of contention in defending and criticizing J.F.K. — Robert Dallek
It was my contention that opera can not only pay for itself if it is well given, but it can also command a much wider… — Gian Carlo Menotti
It is my contention that Aesop was writing for the tortoise market. hares have no time to read. — Anita Brookner
What is public history but a register of the successes and disappointments, the vices, the follies and the quarrels of those who engage in contention… — William S. Paley
It is my contention that most people are not mugged every day, that most people in this world do not encounter violence every day. I… — Bob Keeshan
We have seen that no religion stands on the basis of things known; none bounds its horizon within the field of human observation; and, therefore,… — Frances Wright
While we have entertained the contention that a deed may make more propaganda than hundreds of speeches, thousands of articles, and tens of thousands of… — Johann Most
It is the contention of this writer that for the first time in history there is a viable movement - the New Age Movement -… — Unknown Author
Little contention, grown if one does not give up. — Innah Delos Angeles
Nobody wants to see teams out of contention showcased in December and January. I'm sure this is something that will be discussed again this off-season. — Al Michaels
Buried underneath hands slip off the wheel Internal path-way to contention. — Mudvayne
I would spend my nights at home but if it means contention. I'd rather be alone tell the service man cut the phones. — Buju Banton
Am truly grateful for the honour that the Academy bestowed upon me last year. I did not feel that I was given the material this… — Katherine Heigl
Self-confidence is the degree of control,conviction and contention on your own character. — Anuj Somany

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