Exception Quotes

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From the naturalistic point of view, all men are equal. There are only two exceptions to this rule of naturalistic equality: geniuses and idiots. — Mikhail Bakunin
The essence of immorality is the tendency to make an exception of myself. — Jane Addams
Science does not permit exceptions. — Claude Bernard
To not be modest about it, you'll find that with only a couple of exceptions, most of the musicians that I've worked with have done… — David Bowie
Most museums - with all their burdens to pay for exhibitions, administration, and security - really don't have any money really to acquire art, with… — Eli Broad
There is the odd exception, like Albert Einstein, but as a breed, scientists tend not be very good at presenting themselves. — Bill Bryson
Families, generally, suck. And I say that as someone who, like my husband, had parents who proved the proverbial exception to the rule. — Julie Burchill
The case of the Seminoles constitutes at present the only exception to the successful efforts of the Government to remove the Indians to the homes… — Martin Van Buren
Gentle reader, the Fountain of Youth is radioactive, and those who imbibe its poisonous heavy waters will suffer the hideous fate of decaying metal. Yet… — William S. Burroughs
No rule is so general, which admits not some exception. — Robert Burton
My decision to register women confirms what is already obvious throughout our society-that women are now providing all types of skills in every profession. The… — Jimmy Carter
Man is an exception, whatever else he is. If he is not the image of God, then he is a disease of the dust. If… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
I am pro-life, I believe in exceptions for rape, incest and the life of the mother. That's my position, take it or leave it. — Chris Christie
Our attitude toward abortion . . . is fixed by our knowledge that according to an eternal plan all of the spirit children of God… — Dallin H. Oaks
With the exception only of the period of the gold standard, practically all governments of history have used their exclusive power to issue money to… — Friedrich August von Hayek
Reforms to our complex and dysfunctional immigration system should not in any way favor those who came here illegally over the millions of applicants who… — Mike Lee
Anything that you give your attention to will become your "truth"... The Law of attraction says that it must. Your life and everyone else's too… — Esther Hicks
Every person who has grown to any degree of usefulness, every person who has grown to distinction, almost without exception has been a person who… — Booker T. Washington
Don't make promises unless you will keep them. Not plan to keep them. Will keep them. Reliability is one of the keys to any good… — Susan Ward
I never forget a face, but in your case I'll make an exception. — Oscar Wilde

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