His Native Quotes

32 quotes by 28 authors

Andrew Johnson was a Southerner generally who proclaimed that his native state of Tennessee was a country for white men. — Stephen Ambrose
The recurrence of a phenomenon like Edison is not very likely. The profound change of conditions and the ever increasing necessity of theoretical training would… — Nikola Tesla
From all these facts there emerges a very simple abstract program for the teacher to follow in keeping the attention of the child: Begin with… — William James
So the British, of all ages, still walk the course. On trips to Florida or the American desert, they still marvel, or shudder, at the… — Alistair Cooke
His native home deep imag'd in his soul. — Homer
The American feels too rich in his opportunities for free expression that he often no longer knows what he is free from. Neither does he… — Erik Erikson
As the innocent infant relies upon the mother for sustenance, so the innocent wanderer, following his native compassion and bliss, relies upon the natural intelligence… — Miyamoto Musashi
So the loud torrent, and the whirlwind's roar, But bind him to his native mountains more. — Oliver Goldsmith
The noblest contribution which any man can make for the benefit of posterity, is that of character. The richest bequest which any man can leave… — Robert Charles Winthrop
This is what extremely grieves us, that a man who never fought Should contrive our fees to pilfer, on who for his native land Never… — Aristophanes
Such sights as youthful poets dream On summer eves by haunted stream. Then to the well-trod stage anon, If Jonson's learned sock be on, Or… — John Milton
No instance exists of a person's writing two language perfectly. That will always appear to be his native language which was most familiar to him… — Thomas Jefferson
While the gentleman cherishes benign rule, the small man cherishes his native land. While the gentleman cherishes a respect for the law, the small man… — Confucius
Strange bent over these things, with a concentration to rival Minervois's own, questioning, criticizing and proposing. Strange and the two engravers spoke French to each… — Susanna Clarke
Conceit is a fog that envelops a man's real character beyond his own recognition. It weakens his native ability and strengthens all his inconsistencies . — Napoleon Hill
In many Muslim countries, witchcraft is not only on the books as a crime, but is commonly prosecuted. In 2009, for example, Saudi Arabia convicted… — Steven Pinker
A Swedish physicist can not discuss his work with fifty people unless he goes abroad. A Swedish economist can get opinions and instructions in his… — George Stigler
It takes a man of genius to travel in his own country, in his native village; to make any progress between his door and his… — Henry David Thoreau
If a man is rich and strong anywhere, it must be on his native soil. Here I have been these forty years learning the language… — Henry David Thoreau
Every man has a lurking wish to appear considerable in his native place. — Samuel Johnson

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