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While I fear that we're drawn to what abandons us, and to what seems most likely to abandon us, in the end I believe we're… — J. R. Moehringer
The fact that an opinion has been widely held is no evidence whatever that it is not utterly absurd; indeed in view of the silliness… — Bertrand Russell
Now give me a kiss, say you love me and off you go." "Sure, Aunt Lu," I said, and I gave her the kiss she… — Unknown Author
Oh Senor" said the niece. "Your grace should send them to be burned (books), just like all the rest, because it's very likely that my… — Miguel de Cervantes
I am quite likely to re-act to the opposite extreme - to feel rapturously that the world is beautiful and mere existence something to thank… — Lucy Maud Montgomery
Most mainline Protestant churches are, to one degree or another, post-Christian. If they no longer seem disposed to converting the unbelieving to Christ, they can… — Mark Steyn
I used to think if you fell from grace it was more likely than not the result of one stupendous error, or else an unfortunate… — Jane Hamilton
The Universe was a silly place at best...but the least likely explanation for it was the no-explanation of random chance, the conceit that abstract somethings… — Robert A. Heinlein
He had learned long ago that, in general, the easier it was for anxious patients to reach him, the less likely they were to call.… — Irvin D. Yalom
An Irish Airman foresees his Death I Know that I shall meet my fate Somewhere among the clouds above; Those that I fight I do… — William Butler Yeats
You are suffering from an ailment that affects ladies of romantic imaginations. Symptoms include fainting, weariness, loss of appetite, low spirits. While on one level… — Diane Setterfield
Liberty is never unalienable; it must be redeemed regularly with the blood of patriots or it always vanishes. Of all the so-called natural human rights… — Robert A. Heinlein
She was convinced that she could have been happy with him, when it was no longer likely they should meet. — Jane Austen
Whatever is almost true is quite false, and among the most dangerous of errors, because being so near truth, it is more likely to lead… — Henry Ward Beecher
Forgiveness is a strange thing. It can sometimes be easier to forgive our enemies than our friends. It can be hardest of all to forgive… — Fred Rogers
Not likely. Dreams are pretty and usually involve horses or rainbows or castles, or big- — Obert Skye
Remember, whatever you focus upon, increases...When you focus on the things you need, you'll find those needs increasing. If you concentrate your thoughts on what… — Andy Andrews
In that one slight motion, I see the end of hope, beginning of destruction of everything I hold dear in the world. I can't guess… — Suzanne Collins
I am not so gifted as at one time seemed likely. — Virginia Woolf
A man is likely to mind his own business when it is worth minding. When it is not, he takes his mind off his own… — Eric Hoffer
A man with a scant vocabulary will almost certainly be a weak thinker. The richer and more copious one's vocabulary and the greater one's awareness… — Henry Hazlitt
When you are young so many things are difficult to believe, and yet the dullest people will tell you that they are true--such things, for… — E. Nesbit
The false religion of lust is baser than the false religion of mother-love or patriotism or art: but lust is less likely to be made… — C.S. Lewis
I understand the gist of your speculation,' said Rhialto. 'It is most likely nuncupatory. — Jack Vance
It isn't necessarily easier if you know what it is you're meant to do-- but at least you don't waste time in questioning or doubting.… — Diana Gabaldon

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