Definitions Quotes

1270 Definitions quotes by 977 unique authors

I think that one possible definition of our modern culture is that it is one in which nine- tenths of our intellectuals can't read any… — Randall Jarrell
My definition of patriotism is to defend your country with the truth, no matter the consequences. — John F. Kerry
According to Gandhi, the seven sins are wealth without works, pleasure without conscience, knowledge without character, commerce without morality, science without humanity, worship without sacrifice,… — Jimmy Carter
I consider the foundation of the Constitution as laid on this ground that 'all powers not delegated to the United States, by the Constitution, nor… — Thomas Jefferson
To say that a man is sinful because he sins is to give an operational definition of sin. To say that he sins because he… — B.F. Skinner
Logic issues in tautologies, mathematics in identities, philosophy in definitions; all trivial, but all part of the vital work of clarifying and organising our thought. — Frank P. Ramsey
There are different definitions of love, and one of the most wonderful definitions of love is to allow somebody to be. — Gina McKee
Our future is only limited by our commitment to keep the momentum going. Now that television has been set free from all constraints - including… — Anne Sweeney
There are almost as many definitions of co-dependency as there are experiences that represent it. — Melody Beattie
There are definitions of morbid obesity. Doctors define it. — Jane Velez-Mitchell
Like the other great revolutions, an environmental revolution will require sacrifices and lead to enormous gains. It, too, will change the face of the land… — Donella Meadows
It is odd how learned persons fail to see that new terms and definitions are apt to mean new doubts and litigation. — Frederick Pollock
Crabbed and obscure definitions are of no use beyond a narrow circle of students, of whom probably every one has a pet one of his… — Frederick Pollock
When it comes to the real operational issues that govern our understanding of physical reality, ontological definitions of classical philosophers are, in my opinion, sterile. — Lawrence M. Krauss
If someone asks me what cloud computing is, I try not to get bogged down with definitions. I tell them that, simply put, cloud computing… — Marc Benioff
Although the legal and ethical definitions of right are the antithesis of each other, most writers use them as synonyms. They confuse power with goodness,… — Unknown Author
1/2 A Rachel is a kind, caring, sweet person. She can come off as naive at first, but if you get to know her, you… — Rachel
The definitions of Love are complicated but True Love is straight forward, it gives without expecting back, but it's rare. — Terry Mark
Define yourself. Never give anyone any chance to define you by their definitions. — Vikrant Parsai
Love is a funny thing. It's an intensely personal yet universal thing. It has a thousand definitions and not one of them gets it exactly… — Unkown

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