Generally Quotes

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The first element of greatness is fundamental humbleness (this should not be confused with servility); the second is freedom from self; the third is intrepid… — Margot Asquith
It would be wryly interesting if in human history the cultivation of marijuana led generally to the invention of agriculture, and thereby to civilization. — Carl Sagan
Why should men leave great fortunes to their children? If this is done from affection, is it not misguided affection? Observation teaches that, generally speaking,… — Andrew Carnegie
Distance of time and place generally cure what they seem to aggravate; and taking leave of our friends resembles taking leave of the world, of… — Henry Fielding
Flattery pleases very generally. In the first place, the flatterer may think what he says to be true; but, in the second place, whether he… — Samuel Johnson
When two people are really happy about one another one can generally assume they are mistaken. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
You're all going to die. I hate to remind you, but it is on your schedule. It probably won't happen when you'd like; generally, it's… — George Carlin
He was so generally civil, that nobody thanked him for it. — Samuel Johnson
Public opinion, though often formed upon a wrong basis, yet generally has a strong underlying sense of justice. — Abraham Lincoln
Orange is the color of the sun. It is vital and a good color generally, indicating thoughtfulness and consideration of others. — Edgar Cayce
When female minds are embittered by age or solitude, their malignity is generally exerted in a rigorous and spiteful superintendence of domestic trifles. — Samuel Johnson
From the explanatory notes that Willson wrote to accompany his symphony, A Symphony of San Francisco,: "Generally speaking, the first movement is intended to convey… — Meredith Willson
Generally speaking, "an eye single to the glory of God" means sacrifice. It means that instead of endlessly doing what we want to do, we… — Hartman Rector, Jr.
Laughing on the way to your execution is not generally understood by less-advanced life forms, and they call you crazy. — Richard Bach
I just do what I got to do and go out and be myself, on and off the court, and take care of my obligations.… — LeBron James
A kitten is chiefly remarkable for rushing about like mad at nothing whatever and generally stopping before it gets there. — Agnes Repplier
Chance generally favors the prudent. — Joseph Joubert
I generally wade in blind and trust to fate and instinct to see me through. — Peter Straub
Magnitude may be compared to the power output in kilowatts of a [radio] broadcasting station; local intensity, on the Mercalli or similar scale, is then… — Charles Francis Richter
What we call public opinion is generally public sentiment. — Benjamin Disraeli

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