Magnificence Quotes

92 quotes by 75 authors

I have often thought with wonder of the great goodness of God; and my soul has rejoiced in the contemplation of His great magnificence and… — Teresa of Avila
Perfectly ordered disorder designed with a helter-skelter magnificence. — Emily Carr
For most people, we often marvel at the beauty of a sunrise or the magnificence of a full moon, but it is impossible to fathom… — Richard Baker
What counts in sports is not the victory, but the magnificence of the struggle. — Joe Paterno
Shame is not your friend. It depletes your power. Let go of shame and embrace your magnificence. — Judith Orloff
Advertisements are now so numerous that they are very negligently perused, and it is therefore become necessary to gain attention by magnificence of promises, and… — Samuel Johnson
The magnificence of mountains, the serenity of nature-nothing is safe from the idiot marks of man's passing. — Bill Vaughan
A religion old or new, that stressed the magnificence of the universe as revealed by modern science, might be able to draw forth reserves of… — Carl Sagan
Astronomy concerns itself with the whole of the visible universe, of which our earth forms but a relatively insignificant part; while Geology deals with that… — Charles Lapworth
The purpose of life is not to fight against evil and misfortune; it is to unveil magnificence. — Alan Cohen
Call it "womb awe" or even "womb worship" but it's not simple envy. I don't remember even wanting to be a woman. But each of… — Sam Keen
There is about wisdom a nobility and magnificence in the fact that she doesn't just fall to a person's lot, that each man owes her… — Seneca the Younger
A transition from an author's book to his conversation is too often like an entrance into a large city, after a distant prospect. Remotely, we… — Samuel Johnson
The test of a democracy is not the magnificence of buildings or the speed of automobiles or the efficiency of air transportation, but rather the… — Helen Keller
We attain freedom as we let go of whatever does not reflect our magnificence. A bird cannot fly high or far with a stone tied… — Alan Cohen
Our very contract with nature has a deep restorative power; contemplation of its magnificence imparts peace and serenity. — Pope John Paul II
The aesthetic value of creation cannot be overlooked. Our very contact with nature has a deep restorative power; contemplation of its magnificence imparts peace and… — Pope John Paul II
As the world becomes more environmentally aware, I believe that we must as individuals recognize the magnificence of our natural world, and feel a sense… — Bob Irwin
I think we are part of the earth. The concept of the rainforest being the womb of life is something I believe in...the value system… — Ian Cohen
Both education and religion need to ground themselves within the story of the universe as we now understand this story through empirical knowledge. Within this… — Thomas Berry

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