General Rule Quotes

77 General Rule quotes by 72 unique authors

My art tends toward the literary. My pictures tend toward the outskirts of painting: But why generalize? It is possible to realize one thing or… — James Ensor
It seems to be a general rule that sciences begin their development with the unusual. They have to develop considerable sophistication before they interest themselves… — Ralph Linton
I would rather deal with a tyrant any day than a committee. Committees, as a general rule, aren’t willing to take chances, which is why… — Hal Riney
A general rule for the good use of time is to accustom oneself to live in a continual dependence on the Spirit of God. — Francois Fenelon
As a general rule, a reputation is built on manner as much as on achievement. — Joseph Conrad
The further you get into technology, the further you go into gaming. That's the general rule. — Nick Johnson
A general rule of etiquette is that one apologizes for the unfortunate occurrence, but the unthinkable is unmentionable. — Judith Martin
What is the cause of most backslidings? I believe, as a general rule, one of the chief causes is neglect of private prayer. — J C Ryle
It is a general rule of human nature that people despise those who treat them well, and look up to those who make no concessions. — Thucydides
What people commonly call Fate is, as a general rule, nothing but their own stupid and foolish conduct. — Arthur Schopenhauer
Men have their virtues and their vices, their heroisms and their perversities; men are neither wholly good nor wholly bad, but possess and practice all… — Napoleon Bonaparte
I concluded that I might take as a general rule the principle that all things which we very clearly and obviously conceive are true: only… — Rene Descartes
My general rule, which I have followed throughout my coaching career, is that everyone doesn't necessarily get treated the same way, because I'm not sure… — Karch Kiraly
It is a general rule that when the grain of truth cannot be found, men will swallow great helpings of falsehood. — Isaac Bashevis Singer
My general rule is that if everyone knew how to cook fresh produce from their local area, and Monday to Thursday within 20 minutes, you… — Jamie Oliver
The general rule is that anything that is passed on in reproduction does not undergo senescence. — George C. Williams
I think my first general rule is that most of my experiences are not that interesting. It's usually other people's experiences. It's not that entirely… — Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Apple doesn't do hobbies as a general rule. — Tim Cook
With journalism, films always have to be to do with some personal statement of your own. As a general rule, I resist that. In the… — Stephen Daldry
There seems a general rule that, the more obviously one’s work benefits other people, the less one is likely to be paid for it. — David Graeber
No scientist or student of science, need ever read an original work of the past. As a general rule, he does not think of doing… — Carrie P Snow
As a general rule, I abstain from reading reports of attacks upon myself, wishing not to be provoked by that to which I cannot properly… — Abraham Lincoln
Except thou desire to hasten thine end, take this for a general rule, that thou never add any artificial heat to thy body by wine… — Walter Raleigh
If I were to give one piece of advice, I would say to never accept anything that you hear or see at face value. As… — Ernest Gaines
As a general rule of biology, migratory species are less 'aggressive' than sedentary ones. — Bruce Chatwin

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