Contrary Quotes

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The question is not only what is grown but what it's used for. There's not going to be a mass transformation of dietary habits in… — Susan George
Contrary to what the fans may think, you don't just show up, wear a striped shirt and a whistle on Friday night. — Jim Mitchell
Faith is not contrary to the usual ideas, something that turns out to be right or wrong, like a gambler's bet. — Joanna Russ
On the contrary, I'm a strong believer in the necessity of imperfection coming into the film. — Walter Salles
Where do babies come from? Don't bother asking adults. They lie like pigs. However, diligent independent research and hours of playground consultation have yielded fruitful,… — Matt Groening
The discipline which makes the soldiers of a free country reliable in battle is not to be gained by harsh or tyrannical treatment. On the… — John McAllister Schofield
(During a trial in which she was accused of indecency on stage) Judge: 'Miss West, are you trying to show contempt for this court?' Mae… — Mae West
Contrary to the parlor-room Pershings around [Washington], we have a fully integrated multi-service unified command structure. — John F Lehman Jr
When people say they do not care what others think of them, for the most part they deceive themselves. Generally they mean only that they… — William Somerset Maugham
The many instances of forged miracles, and prophecies, and supernatural events, which, in all ages, have either been detected by contrary evidence, or which detect… — David Hume
Anyone who clings to the historically untrue -- and -- thoroughly immoral doctrine that violence never solves anything I would advise to conjure up the… — Robert A Heinlein
"Why does everyone run toward a blood curdling scream?" mumbled the Senior Wrangler. "It is contrary to all sense." — Terry Pratchett
Men are not generally sufficiently aware of the distinction between the law of God and his purpose; they are apt to suppose, that as the… — John Witherspoon
In truth, to attain to interior peace, one must be willing to pass through the contrary to peace. — Swami Brahmananda
Stop being so sure that you are always right, and others wrong. Don't trust your own opinion, when you find it contrary to that of… — JC Ryle
On the contrary, I find you very difficult to read. — Edward Cullen
Contrary to how people may feel, I've never used my sexuality. That's not part of it for me. — Jessica Alba
Contrary to popular belief, I'm not promiscuous. There does seem to be a mistaken belief out there that I am sexually available somehow, which is… — Scarlett Johansson
Contrary to belief guys are not blowing up my phone trying to date me at the moment. I am very happy, Ill say that, but… — Lea Michele
Not my nature to address rumors, but contrary to popular belief, I'm not dating anyone. Please stop asking. — Minka Kelly

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