Modern Quotes

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One of the biggest problems with the modern feminist movement is its failure to bring men along with us. — Tammy Bruce
The truth is, of course, that history is not completed in modern commerce any more than philosophy is perfected in political economy. In other words,… — James Buchan
The year 2008 was a reminder to those who had forgotten that there is such a thing as history and that the cycle of famine… — James Buchan
In modern society, where most people live in cities, and where both needs and wishes are absolved through the same remote agency - money -… — James Buchan
Suicidal violence is not the exclusive property of the Muslim world. Suicide bombings were a tactic of nationalist struggles in 19th-century Europe and Russia, the… — James Buchan
When Gordon the Brown, in London in 1997, commissioned a great inquisition or survey of his new realm, the result was the so-called national asset… — James Buchan
Civilization is a conspiracy. Modern life is the silent compact of comfortable folk to keep up pretences. — John Buchan
As I get older I think, contrary to modern assumption but in line with the old Lerner and Lowe song, that it would actually benefit… — Julie Burchill
Investment banking has, in recent years, resembled a casino, and the massive scale of gambling losses has dragged down traditional business and retail lending activities… — Vince Cable
I never studied dance, but if you look at 'Wild At Heart,' my mother saw that movie and said, 'You are a dancer. Look at… — Nicolas Cage
But I think it's quite clear in my work that my orientation isn't political or doesn't come out of modern politics. — Jane Campion
The first reason for the preponderant influence of those Evangelicals who define themselves as advocates of Religious Right theological and political ideologies is that they… — Tony Campolo
All modern revolutions have ended in a reinforcement of the power of the State. — Albert Camus
The modern mind is in complete disarray. Knowledge has stretched itself to the point where neither the world nor our intelligence can find any foot-hold.… — Albert Camus
Libertarians are essentially what the Republicans were 30 years ago. Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan. They'd all fit more under the Libertarian… — Drew Carey
In modern pharmacology it's so clear that even if you have a fixed dose of a drug, the individuals respond very differently to one and… — Arvid Carlsson
The three great elements of modern civilization, Gun powder, Printing, and the Protestant religion. — Thomas Carlyle
I don't think you can be a credible, modern candidate for president without making the environment a major part of your platform. — Graydon Carter
No matter how many modern parts I do, people still refer to me as Mrs. Costume Drama. Fight Club is a studio pic, and I've… — Helena Bonham Carter
I believe there is complete equality between men and women. And I believe those passages in the New Testament, not by Jesus, but by Paul,… — Jimmy Carter
When we go to the Bible we should keep in mind that the basic principles of the Bible are taught by God, but written down… — Jimmy Carter
When I speak at my local church, which I try to do 35 to 40 times a year, I try in every lesson to take… — Jimmy Carter
The most dangerous criminal now is the entirely lawless modern philosopher. Compared to him, burglars and bigamists are essentially moral men. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Science in the modern world has many uses; its chief use, however, is to provide long words to cover the errors of the rich. — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Compromise used to mean that half a loaf was better than no bread. Among modern statesmen it really seems to mean that half a loaf;… — Gilbert K. Chesterton

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