Controversy Quotes

293 Controversy quotes by 247 unique authors

When a thing ceases to be a subject of controversy, it ceases to be a subject of interest. — William Hazlitt
Controversy equalizes fools and wise men in the same way - and the fools know it. — Oliver Wendell Holmes
People write negatives things, cause they feel that's what sells. Good news to them, doesn't sell. — Michael Jackson
There is all this controversy that women and girls are too skinny or too overweight. I say to just do martial arts and everything will… — Milla Jovovich
Thus, the controversy about the Moral Majority arises not only from its views, but from its name - which, in the minds of many, seems… — Edward Kennedy
Global warming is controversial, of course, but the controversy is mainly over whether human activity is driving it. — Michio Kaku
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
To be political means to speak out, to risk being called 'catty', or worse. I don't hear men worrying about whether they may be right… — Madeleine M. Kunin
Michael Jackson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It caused quite a controversy, because his nose isn't eligible for another fifteen… — Conan O'Brien
Controversy is part of the nature of art and creativity. — Yoko Ono
But we have to pass the bill so you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy. — Nancy Pelosi
In the current climate motorists have a long list of issues from which to choose to raise on the doorstep. Policies aimed at reducing emissions… — Lucy Powell
I don't do things for the response or for the controversy. I just live my life. — Rihanna
Controversy is only dreaded by the advocates of error. — Benjamin Rush
The most savage controversies are about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way. — Bertrand Russell
Controversy is always a beautiful thing. I love controversy and I try to fan it as much as I can without having my husband's head… — Jada Pinkett Smith
Oh my God, I don't think you can say anyone looks forward to controversy. — Sonia Sotomayor
Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to the danger of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of… — Thomas J. Watson
We are not called upon to enter into controversy with those who hold false theories. Controversy is unprofitable. Christ never entered into it. 'It is… — Ellen G. White
Let's cut to the chase, the sharia controversy. I don't think I, or my colleagues, predicted just how enormous the reaction would be. I failed… — Rowan Williams
There have been five great kisses since 1642 B.C...(before then couples hooked thumbs.) And the precise rating of kisses is a terribly difficult thing, often… — William Goldman
Out of anger comes controversy, out of controversy comes conversation, out of conversation comes action. — Tupac Shakur
It is Satan's constant effort to misrepresent the character of God, the nature of sin, and the real issues at stake in the great controversy.… — Ellen G. White
Gossip is never fatal until it is denied. Gossip goes on about every human being alive and about all the dead that are alive enough… — Booth Tarkington
It is simple to follow the easy and familiar path of personal ambition and private gain. It is more comfortable to sit content in the… — Daniel Webster

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