Contrary Quotes

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It is not the consciousness of men that determines their being, but, on the contrary, their social being that determines their consciousness. — Karl Marx
He had been content with daily labour and rough animal enjoyments, 'till Catherine crossed his path. Shame at her scorn, and hope of her approval,… — Emily Bronte
And while I'm sure you feel that your particular mistake is extraordinarily big, insurmountable even, contrary to what you might think, these types of things… — Alyson Noel
Listen carefully to me. Despite popular belief to the contrary, there is absolutely no power in intention...There is no difference in the person who intends… — Andy Andrews
If, while at the piano, you attempt to form little melodies, that is very well; but if they come into your mind of themselves, when… — Robert Schumann
This does not mean that you are warmongers. On the contrary, the soldier above all other people prays for peace, for he must suffer and… — Douglas MacArthur
Faith in God means believing absolutely in something with no proof whatsoever. Faith in humanity means believing absolutely in something with a huge amount of… — Joss Whedon
Truth is contrary to our nature, not so error, and this for a very simple reason: truth demands that we should recognize ourselves as limited,… — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Prayer or not, I want to believe that, despite all evidence to the contrary, it is possible for anyone to find that one special person.… — Rachel Cohn
Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or the roadblocks that stand in our path. It's not sitting… — Barack Obama
The motive that impels modern reason to know must be described as the desire to conquer and dominate. For the Greek philosophers and the Fathers… — JÃ¼rgen Moltmann
Just being alive is such a gift, but nobody ever told you to be thankful to existence. On the contrary, everyone was grumpy, complaining. Naturally,… — Rajneesh
Right, well, he'd been sick for a while and his nurse said to him, 'You seem to be feeling better this morning,' and Isben looked… — John Green
I understand you, and I shall not attempt to make you change your mind. I am too old to want to improve the world. I… — Milan Kundera
God cannot honor anything, no matter its degree of sincerity, if it is contrary to His Word. — Leslie Ludy
Be quiet or I'll be forced to flick you." "Ooh," he mocked. "The ultimate threat. I don't think I've ever been flicked before." "Are you… — Alexandra Adornetto
We keep on being told that religion, whatever its imperfections, at least instills morality. On every side, there is conclusive evidence that the contrary is… — Christopher Hitchens
She dreams of him that has forgot her love; You dote on her that cares not for your love. 'Tis pity love should be so… — William Shakespeare
You used your power to toss one rock at me?" he exclaimed, an almost comic note of incredulity in his voice. "On the contrary," I… — Richelle Mead
The people heard it, and approved the doctrine, and immediately practiced the contrary. — Benjamin Franklin

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