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The religious hypothesis, therefore, must be considered only as a particular method of accounting for the visible phenomena of the universe: but no just reasoner… — David Hume
It is something to be able to paint a particular picture, or to carve a statue, and so to make a few objects beautiful; but… — Henry David Thoreau
Each of the world religions has its own particular genius, its own special insight into the nature and requirements of compassion, and has something unique… — Karen Armstrong
I think the most important CEO task is defining the course that the business will take over the next five or so years. You have… — Chris Corrigan
There are a number of attributes of species and populations that are not of any particular selective advantage to any single individual in a population… — Ernst Mayr
Young people in particular, I appeal to you: bear witness to your faith through the digital world!....Employ these new technologies to make the Gospel known,… — Pope Benedict XVI
You don't think about it at the time, but there are certain responsibilities that come with being the vicar's daughter. You're supposed to behave in… — Theresa May
Our particular principles of religion are a subject of accountability to God alone. — Thomas Jefferson
There is no difference in the realization of the Truth either by a Muslim, Hindu, Zoroastrian, or a Christian. The difference is only in words… — Meher Baba
At Waco, was there really an urgency to get those people out of the compound at that particular time? Was the press going to make… — Clint Eastwood
If, in the opinion of the people, the distribution or modification of the constitutional powers be in any particular wrong, let it be corrected by… — George Washington
I think in particular of our need to speak to the hearts of young people, who, despite their constant exposure to messages contrary to the… — Pope Benedict XVI
I thank you, dear Brothers, for preaching the love of Christ and exhorting your people to tolerance, respect and love of their brothers and sisters… — Pope Benedict XVI
Creativity has nothing to do with any activity in particular - with painting, poetry, dancing, singing. It has nothing to do with anything in particular.… — Rajneesh
People travel to wonder at the height of mountains, at the huge waves of the sea, at the long courses of rivers, at the vast… — Saint Augustine
I move through my day-to-day life with a sense of appreciation and gratitude that comes from knowing how fortunate I truly am and how unearned… — Jean Shinoda Bolen
The constitution of human nature" teaches us not to expect "that the persons, entrusted with the administration of the affairs of the particular members of… — Alexander Hamilton
Temporary delusions, prejudices, excitements, and objects have irresistible influence in mere questions of policy. And the policy of one age may ill suit the wishes… — Joseph Story
A buddha laughs too, but his laughter has the quality of a smile. His laughter has the feminine quality of grace. When an ignorant person… — Rajneesh
There probably is no more important quest in all science than the attempt to understand those very particular events in evolution by which brains worked… — Roger Wolcott Sperry

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