May Quotes

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Punishment may make us obey the orders we are given, but at best it will only teach an obedience to authority, not a self-control which… — Bruno Bettelheim
Ignorance is an evil weed, which dictators may cultivate among their dupes, but which no democracy can afford among its citizens. — William Beveridge
Love you will find only where you may show yourself weak without provoking strength. — Theodor Adorno
Doubt, indulged and cherished, is in danger of becoming denial; but if honest, and bent on thorough investigation, it may soon lead to full establishment… — Ambrose Bierce
The first presentation of my show was given in May, 1883, at Omaha, which I had then chosen as my home. From there we made… — Buffalo Bill
Marrying for love may be a bit risky, but it is so honest that God can't help but smile on it. — Josh Billings
Being a famous actress may give you a sense of being important, but believe me, it's just an illusion. — Juliette Binoche
There has certainly been criticism of the timing involved in getting help to the victims of the storm, and much of it may indeed be… — Jo Bonner
I may have made a mistake in renouncing my Canadian citizenship, which I have never ceased to promise to try to regain. — Conrad Black
From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow. — Aeschylus
Mine is the first generation able to contemplate the possibility that we may live our entire lives without going to war or sending our children… — Tony Blair
I may find Saddam Hussein's regime abhorrent - any normal person would - but the survival of it is in his hands. — Tony Blair
The wisest of the wise may err. — Aeschylus
Injuries may be forgiven, but not forgotten. — Aesop
We may not always agree with every one of our neighbors. That's life. And it's part of living in such a diverse and dense city.… — Michael Bloomberg
Whatever you may think of the proposed mosque and community center, lost in the heat of the debate has been a basic question: Should government… — Michael Bloomberg
Self-conceit may lead to self destruction. — Aesop
I'm not the type of guy who enjoys one-night stands. It leaves me feeling very empty and cynical. It's not even fun sexually. I need… — Ben Affleck
Every man's ability may be strengthened or increased by culture. — John Abbott
That you may retain your self-respect, it is better to displease the people by doing what you know is right, than to temporarily please them… — William J. H. Boetcker

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