Observance Quotes

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But to my mind, though I am native here, And to the manner born, it is a custom, More honored in the breach than the… — William Shakespeare
The worst sinners, according to Jesus, are not the harlots and publicans, but the religious leaders with their insistence on proper dress and grooming, their… — Hugh Nibley
Everyone has the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion; this right includes freedom to change his religion or belief, and freedom, either alone… — Eleanor Roosevelt
When I so pressingly urge a strict observance of all the laws, let me not be understood as saying there are no bad laws, nor… — Abraham Lincoln
Every great panic we have ever had has been foreshadowed by a general decline in observance of religious principles. — Roger Babson
Civilization is that mode of conduct which points out to man the path of duty. Performance of duty and observance of morality are convertible terms.… — Mahatma Gandhi
What are the maxims of Democracy? A strict observance of justice and public faith, and a steady adherence to virtue. — John Marshall
there ought always to be a constitutional method of giving efficacy to constitutional provisions. What for instance would avail restrictions on the authority of the… — James Madison
Both the Obama and Romney campaigns said they pulled all their political ads today in observance of the September 11th anniversary. But politics wasn't very… — Mara Liasson
Some parents place undue priority on temporal and material possessions. Some are far less diligent in their efforts to immerse their children in the gospel… — Quentin L. Cook
The need for civility in society has never been more important. The foundation of kindness and civility begins in our homes. It is not surprising… — Quentin L. Cook
The General most earnestly requires, and expects, a due observance of those articles of war, established for the government of the army which forbid profane… — George Washington
I do beseech you- Though I perchance am vicious in my guess , that your wisdom yet From one that so imperfectly conjects Would take… — William Shakespeare
Teach nothing new, but instill into all men's breasts those things which the Fathers of revered memory have with harmony of statement taught... Preach nothing… — Pope Leo I
Be dead in life, and you will not live in death. Let your soul die strenuously, and not live in weakness. Not only those who… — Isaac of Nineveh
Leaves no room of human legislation in an Islamic state, because herein all legislative functions vest in God and the only function left for Muslims… — Abul A'la Maududi
Governments do not make ideals, but ideals make governments. This is both historically and logically true. Of course the government can help to sustain ideals… — Calvin Coolidge
Suit the action to the word : the word to the action : with this special observance that you o'erstep not the modesty of nature. — William Shakespeare
The law of chastity is not a negative proposition, but a positive one because in its observance there are spiritual values that far outweigh the… — Antoine R. Ivins
Insights from myth, dreams, and intuitions, from glimpses of an invisible reality, and from perennial human wisdom provide us with hints and guesses about the… — Jean Shinoda Bolen

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