Foundation Quotes

1787 Foundation quotes by 1279 unique authors

The man who first abused his fellows with swear-words instead of bashing their brains out with a club should be counted among those who laid… — John Denham
Economic independence is the foundation of the only sort of freedom worth a damn — H. L. Mencken
There is not a respectable system of civilization known to history whose foundations were not laid in the institution of domestic slavery. — Robert M. T. Hunter
Its foundations are laid, its cornerstone rests, upon the great truth that the negro is not equal to the white man; that slavery . .… — Alexander H. Stephens
Heartbreaks, disappointments and even our own weaknesses can serve as stepping-stones to the second half of life transformation. Failings are the foundation for growth. Those… — Richard Rohr
Build traditions in your families that will bring you together, for they can demonstrate your devotion, love, and support for one another. These events would… — L. Tom Perry
The most excellent and divine counsel, the best and most profitable advertisement of all others, but the least practised, is to study and learn how… — Pierre Charron
Even theories must have foundations. — Edgar Rice Burroughs
And since geometry is the right foundation of all painting, I have decided to teach its rudiments and principles to all youngsters eager for art.… — Albrecht Durer
The spread of democracy, the new foundation of the rule of law, and the creation of fledgling representative governments that honor and respect human rights-together… — John Cornyn
The manner in which things exist and take place, constitutes what is called the nature of things; and a careful observation of the nature of… — Jean-Baptiste Say
No, the state is anything but the result of a contract! No one with even just an ounce of common sense would agree to such… — Hans-Hermann Hoppe
Thus, the weight of my criticism is directed against the inadequacy of the theoretical foundations of the laissez-faire doctrine upon which I was brought up… — John Maynard Keynes
Philosophers get attention only when they appear to be doing something sinister--corrupting the youth, undermining the foundations of civilization, sneering at all we hold dear.… — Richard Rorty
The resurrection of Christ is one of the foundation stones of Christianity. It was the seal of the great work that He came on earth… — J C Ryle
Good food is the foundation of genuine happiness. — Auguste Escoffier
The system of patriarchy is a historic construct; it has a beginning; it will have an end. Its time seems to have nearly run its… — Gerda Lerner
Built on the foundation of concentration is the third aspect of the Buddha’s path of awakening: clarity of vision and the development of wisdom. — Jack Kornfield
The sacred formula of positivism: love as a principle, the order as a foundation, and progress as a goal. — Auguste Comte
We cannot build up the idea of the apostolate of the laity without the foundation of the liturgy. — Dorothy Day
Open, honest communication is the best foundation for any relationship, but remember that at the end of the day it's not what you say or… — Tony Hsieh
Relationships are the foundation of leadership. — John C. Maxwell
I am not afraid to dream. You first have to start with a dream. Build your castles in the air and give it foundation. Without… — Kofi Annan
The foundation of all civilization is loitering. — Jean Renoir
The foundation of worship in the heart is not emotional...it is theological. — Sinclair B. Ferguson

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