Granted Quotes

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When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Although we take it for granted, sanitation is a physical measure that has probably done more to increase human life span than any kind of… — Deepak Chopra
Children today will grow up taking for granted that an African-American or a woman can, yes, become the president of the United States. — Hillary Clinton
We do hear perhaps too many accolades generally aimed at people like Steve Jobs. We have to remember that there are other classic things in… — Ian Anderson
I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days. — Lance Armstrong
It is impossible not to feel stirred at the thought of the emotions of man at certain historic moments of adventure and discovery - Columbus… — Alfred North Whitehead
No, but I've always felt that with true talent, and a commitment to hard work, it is possible to achieve an enduring respect and appreciation.… — John Fogerty
Think of all the years passed by in which you said to yourself "I'll do it tomorrow," and how the gods have again and again… — Marcus Aurelius
It is always to be taken for granted, that those who oppose an equality of rights never mean the exclusion should take place on themselves. — Thomas Paine
Freedom cannot be granted. It must be taken. — Max Stirner
It's amnesty that America can't afford. We have to stop people from coming in illegally. This will be a green light for anyone who wants… — Lou Barletta
Prayer is the greatest force that we can wield. It is the greatest talent which God has granted us. He has given it to every… — John Mott
Any historian of the literature of the modern age will take virtually for granted the adversary intention, the actually subversive intention, that characterizes modern writing… — Lionel Trilling
Women want to be free to choose from the same range of options that men take for granted. In our quest for equal pay, equal… — Anita Roddick
As Fuehrer of the German people and Chancellor of the Reich, I can thank God at this moment that he has so wonderfully blessed us… — Adolf Hitler
Our present control of the sea is so absolute that it is sometimes taken for granted. — Chester W. Nimitz
But there's more than just solving the how-to problems. I've often said that if we're going to have a real rural renaissance, I'd just take… — Ralph Borsodi
Freedom is only granted us that obedience may be more perfect. — John Ruskin
So popular is beer, the world's best-selling alcoholic drink, that it is often taken for granted. Yet scientific analysis shows that a glass of beer… — Michael Jackson
There is sense in hoping for recognition in a distant future only when we take it for granted that mankind will remain essentially unchanged, and… — Friedrich Nietzsche

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