May Quotes

20575 May quotes by 7930 unique authors

What is taken away is greater than the sum of what was there. This may not be mathematically possible; but it is emotionally possible. — Julian Barnes
Whatever the scientists may say, if we take the supernatural out of life, we leave only the unnatural. — Amelia Barr
The Japanese invaded Tulagi, in the Solomon Islands, on May 4. — Jack Adams
His lordship may compel us to be equal upstairs, but there will never be equality in the servants' hall. — James M. Barrie
What may seem depressing or even tragic to one person may seem like an absolute scream to another person, especially if he has had between… — Dave Barry
Playing and fun are not the same thing, though when we grow up we may forget that and find ourselves mixing up playing with happiness.… — Lynda Barry
Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts… — John Adams
I must study politics and war that my sons may have liberty to study mathematics and philosophy. — John Adams
A fish may love a bird, but where would they live? — Drew Barrymore
It may be that when the angels go about their task praising God, they play only Bach. I am sure, however, that when they are… — Karl Barth
I have accepted a seat in the House of Representatives, and thereby have consented to my own ruin, to your ruin, and to the ruin… — John Adams
What I claim is to live to the full the contradiction of my time, which may well make sarcasm the condition of truth. — Roland Barthes
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost. — John Quincy Adams
I may be compelled to face danger, but never fear it, and while our soldiers can stand and fight, I can stand and feed and… — Clara Barton
The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works of Nature, to mark the distinctions of the… — William Bartram
It may be proper to observe, that I had now passed the utmost frontier of the white settlements on that border. — William Bartram
An artist has every right - one may even say a duty - to exhibit his productions as prominently as he can. — Jacques Barzun
There is no dream of love, however ideal it may be, which does not end up with a fat, greedy baby hanging from the breast. — Charles Baudelaire
Americans may have no identity, but they do have wonderful teeth. — Jean Baudrillard
Santa Barbara is a paradise; Disneyland is a paradise; the U.S. is a paradise. Paradise is just paradise. Mournful, monotonous, and superficial though it may… — Jean Baudrillard
Baseball may be our national pastime, but the age-old tradition of taking a swing at Congress is a sport with even deeper historical roots in… — Evan Bayh
Faith without works is like a bird without wings; though she may hop with her companions on earth, yet she will never fly with them… — Francis Beaumont
Something very significant appears to be happening in America. There is a dramatic shift in voter affinity toward the GOP, and it may prove to… — Bob Beauprez
All the idols made by man, however terrifying they may be, are in point of fact subordinate to him, and that is why he will… — Simone de Beauvoir
Retirement may be looked upon either as a prolonged holiday or as a rejection, a being thrown on to the scrap-heap. — Simone de Beauvoir

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