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965 Former quotes by 762 unique authors

There are two great classes of men: the people and the scholars, the men of science. For the former, nothing exists but that which directly… — Johann Gottlieb Fichte
Our youth want less adult contact if that co ntacttreats them like boys. They want more adult contact that treats them like young men. Tired… — Michael Gurian
This wicked man Hitler, the repository and embodiment of many forms of soul-destroying hatred. this monstrous product of former wrongs and shame. — Winston Churchill
I shall no doubt be blamed by certain scientists, and, I am afraid, by some philosophers, for having taken serious account of the alleged facts… — C. D. Broad
I do not think it is an exaggeration at all to say to my friend from West Virginia [Sen. Robert C. Byrd, a former Ku… — Christopher Dodd
It is indeed better (as no one ever could deny) that men should be led to worship God by teaching, than that they should be… — Saint Augustine
I sorrowfully acknowledge that seven years ago.... I was wickedly manipulated by treacherous former friends and colleagues who victimized me with the aid of a… — Jim Bakker
If I had my life to live over again I would not devote it to develop new industrial processes: I would try to add my… — Leo Baekeland
It is essential that we realize once and for all that man is much more of a sex creature than a moral creature. The former… — Emma Goldman
I'm a former hippie; I did drugs back when they were healthy. The only time I ever did LSD was at Disney World. I didn't… — Unknown Author
That's the thing about being a former fat camp champ: when asked if I'd change my past if I could, I always answer no. The… — Stephanie Klein
But later, by the help of the water of new birth, the stain of former years was washed away, and a light from above -… — Cyprian
Thinking can be lateral or "sweaty". For the latter you're better off in an office and following a routine but for the former you have… — Joao Magueijo
Kyria Abrahams, former teen bride of a doomsday cult and seeker of salvation in slam poetry, tells the terribly funny story of her improbable life… — Unknown Author
Former lefties can make a good living in the media by attacking their ex-comrades - I'd do it myself if the price was right. — Nick Cohen
An electrician isn't an opinion former, but a graphic designer is. My argument is that all graphic designers hold high levels of responsibility in society.… — Neville Brody
The prudent see only the difficulties, the bold only the advantages, of a great enterprise; the hero sees both; diminishes the former and makes the… — Johann Kaspar Lavater
[Good managers] know that people have 'good' sides and 'bad' sides and that the secret of good management is in magnifying the former and toning… — Ha-Joon Chang
Ever since men became capable of free speculation, their actions, in innumerable important respects, have depended upon their theories as to the world and human… — Bertrand Russell
In order that our art may arrive at the degree of the sublime which I demand and hope for, it is imperative for dancers to… — Jean-Georges Noverre

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