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There are innumerable definitions of God because his manifestations are innumerable. — Mahatma Gandhi
History has shown that the greater power of the gun is its power to deter. Bear in mind that criminals, by definition, target only victims… — Massad Ayoob
My definition (of a philosopher) is of a man up in a balloon, with his family and friends holding the ropes which confine him to… — Louisa May Alcott
I cannot think of a better definition of Christianity than that: give, give, give. — Unknown Author
I do not want to presuppose anything as known. I see in my explanation in section 1 the definition of the concepts point, straight line… — David Hilbert
Healing requires far more of us than just the participation of our intellectual and even our emotional resources. And it certainly demands that we do… — Caroline Myss
The definition of the right of suffrage is very justly regarded as a fundamental article of republican government. — James Madison
Of all the cares or concerns of government, the direction of war most peculiarly demands those qualities which distinguish the exercise of power by a… — Alexander Hamilton
I am not concerned with dodging the odium of the word. The proposed definition of democracy is socialistic . . . (democracy) should be characterized… — Herbert Croly
Generosity is, by definition, disinterested. — Piero Ferrucci
By definition, gay is smart. I see plenty of macho heterosexual idiots, but nine times out of 10 you can have a great conversation if… — Jason Bateman
As far as the job of President goes, its rewarding and I've given before this group the definition of happiness for the Greeks. I'll define… — John F. Kennedy
Extinction has only separated groups: it has by no means made them; for if every form which has ever lived on this earth were suddenly… — Charles Darwin
Perhaps the best definition of progress would be the continuing efforts of men and women to narrow the gap between the convenience of the powers… — Nadine Gordimer
No man, not even a doctor, ever gives any other definition of what a nurse should be than this-'devoted and obedient.' This definition would do… — Florence Nightingale
Intellectuals are judged not by their morals, but by the quality of their ideas, which are rarely reducible to simple verdicts of truth or falsity,… — Perry Anderson
Looking at obesity without preconceived ideas, one would assume that the main trend of research should be directed toward an examination of abnormalities of the… — Hilde Bruch
The two-word definition of sustainability is 'one planet.' — Mathis Wackernagel
My definition of beauty is something between extremely ugly and extremely fantastic. — Riccardo Tisci
The shortest definition of religion: interruption. — Johann Baptist Metz

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