Necessary Quotes

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Man cannot live without joy; therefore when he is deprived of true spiritual joys it is necessary that he become addicted to carnal pleasures. — Thomas Aquinas
Three things are necessary for the salvation of man: to know what he ought to believe; to know what he ought to desire; and to… — Thomas Aquinas
The truth of our faith becomes a matter of ridicule among the infidels if any Catholic, not gifted with the necessary scientific learning, presents as… — Thomas Aquinas
In order for a war to be just, three things are necessary. First, the authority of the sovereign. Secondly, a just cause. Thirdly, a rightful… — Thomas Aquinas
Three conditions are necessary for Penance: contrition, which is sorrow for sin, together with a purpose of amendment; confession of sins without any omission; and… — Thomas Aquinas
I've reached a point in life where it's no longer necessary to try to impress. If they like me the way I am, that's good.… — Corazon Aquino
Since God had commanded it, it was necessary that I do it. Since God commanded it, even if I had a hundred fathers and mothers,… — Joan of Arc
The intelligent beings in these regions should therefore not be surprised if they observe that their locality in the universe satisfies the conditions that are… — Stephen Hawking
To have a positive religion is not necessary. To be in harmony with yourself and the universe is what counts, and this is possible without… — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
These are the things which might conceivably and truly make men forgive their enemies. We can only turn hate to love by understanding what are… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Liberty is the very last idea that seems to occur to anybody, in considering any political or social proposal. It is only necessary for anybody… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Everything necessary to the full and complete expression of the most boundless experience of joy is mine now. — Ernest Holmes
Practically everyone now bemoans Western man's sense of alienation, lack of community, and inability to find ways of organizing society for human ends. We have… — Jean Baker Miller
The possibility of interpretation lies in the identity of the observer with the observed. Each material thing has its celestial side; has its translation, through… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
The idea that the United States can't guard its own border is silly. It's a sign that were not serious about this...people who legally shouldn't… — Newt Gingrich
For our immigration policy to make sense, it is necessary to make distinctions between those who obey the law, and those who violate it. — Barbara Jordan
So let us take our fair share of the true refugees and act responsible as a government in providing for their necessary expenses. Let us… — Alan K. Simpson
The only security of all is in a free press. The force of public opinion cannot be resisted when permitted freely to be expressed. The… — Thomas Jefferson
Wars are just to those to whom they are necessary. — Edmund Burke
In all general questions which become the subjects of discussion, there are always some truths mixed with falsehoods. I confess, there is danger where men… — Alexander Hamilton
Drugs are not always necessary. Belief in recovery always is. — Norman Cousins
Everyone is needed, but no one is necessary. — Bruce Coslet
As labor creates the wealth of the country, we demand the passage of such laws as may be necessary to protect it in all its… — John Peter Altgeld
On a good team there are no superstars. There are great players who show they are great players by being able to play with others… — Red Holzman
All skills are perfected through the process of failure. Embrace loss as a necessary part of improvement. — Jerry Lynch

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