Lessened Quotes

39 quotes by 38 authors

Sex cannot be understood because nature cannot be understood. Science is a method of logical analysis of nature's operations. It has lessened human anxiety about… — Camille
Life is full of painful events, and people who have lost their way and hurt others. Our pain is not lessened when we respond with… — Bernie Siegel
It is not the weight of the future or the past that is pressing upon you, but ever that of the present alone. Even this… — Marcus Aurelius
Do not speak badly of yourself, for the warrior that is inside you hears your words and is lessened by them. — David Gemmell
If someone knows from experience that daily Communion increases fervor without lessening reverence, then let him go every day. But if someone finds that reverence… — Thomas Aquinas
The United States must not adopt the tactics of the enemy. Means are important, as ends. Crisis makes it tempting to ignore the wise restraints… — Frank Church
Shared joy is increased, shared pain is lessened. — Spider Robinson
Desire is not always lessened by disgust. Nor can it be bestowed, like a favor, to those most deserving of it. And as my words… — Cassandra Clare
I wept bitterly, surrendering momentarily to my fear and heartbroken confusion, but slowly I began to quiet a bit, as Jamie stroked my neck and… — Diana Gabaldon
â€¦Jo loved a few persons very dearly and dreaded to have their affection lost or lessened in any way. — Louisa May Alcott
This is, in part, why there is less magic in the world today. Magic is secret and secrets are magic, after all, and years upon… — Erin Morgenstern
He understood then that neither time nor distance had lessened his love for her. But was love that made him ache with suffering truly worth… — Guillaume Musso
Early on, I learnt from the Russian intelligentsia that the only meaning of life lies in conscious participation in the making of history. The more… — Victor Serge
Grief shared was grief lessened. — Karen Marie Moning
Listen,' Thomas said, slowly getting to his feet, hoping Minho wouldnâ€™t be stupid enough to try anything. â€œThereâ€™s something about us. Weâ€™re not just random… — James Dashner
The universal utilization of water power and its long-distance transmission will supply every household with cheap power and will dispense with the necessity of burning… — Nikola Tesla
Geopolitical drama lessened but did not die after the Cold War; in 2008, the specter of thousands of seeming automatons banging drums at the opening… — Ben Shapiro
There is no harm in patience, and no profit in lamentation. Death is easier to bear (than) that which precedes it, and more severe than… — Abu Bakr
The courtesy of your hall is somewhat lessened of late Thï¿½oden, King. — Gandalf

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