Petitions Quotes

94 Petitions quotes by 82 unique authors

In 70s America, protest used to be very effective, but in subsequent decades municipalities have sneakily created a web of 'overpermiticisation' - requirements that were… — Naomi Wolf
Sometimes we may ask God for success, and He gives us physical and mental stamina. We might plead for prosperity, and we receive enlarged perspective… — David A. Bednar
I think e-mail petitions are an illusion. It gives people the illusion that they're participating in some meaningful political action. — Howard Rheingold
It is a kind of pride to insist that none of our prayers should ever be petitions for our own needs: for this is only… — Thomas Merton
... so our customary practice of prayer was brought to mind: how through our ignorance and inexperience in the ways of love we spend so… — Julian of Norwich
As a teenage daughter hears her sweet mother plead unto the Lord that her daughter will be inspired in the selection of her companions, that… — Thomas S. Monson
Only Thee That I want thee, only thee---let my heart repeat without end. All desires that distract me, day and night, are false and empty… — Rabindranath Tagore
Where did you get the idea you aren't allowed to petition the universe with prayer? You are part of this universe, Liz. You're a constituent--you… — Elizabeth Gilbert
Thou art coming to a King, large petitions with thee bring, for His grace and power are such none can ever ask too much. — John Newton
I cry to you, my Lord, my rock! Do not be deaf to me, for if you are silent, I shall go down to the… — Nicholas Sparks
Indolent and unworthy the beggar may be—but that is not your concern: It is better, said Joseph Smith, to feed ten impostors than to run… — Hugh Nibley
The child asks of the Father whom he knows. Thus, the essence of Christian prayer is not general adoration, but definite, concrete petition. The right… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Why do I always have to be the one who says 'stop'?" I demanded, my voice little more than a moan. "You don't. In fact,… — Rachel Vincent
We must be ready to allow ourselves to be interrupted by God. God will be constantly crossing our paths and canceling our plans by sending… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer
You have witchcraft in your lips, there is more eloquence in a sugar touch of them than in the tongues of the French council; and… — William Shakespeare
To resort to power one need not be violent, and to speak to conscience one need not be meek. The most effective action both resorts… — Barbara Deming
The desire for an increase of wealth can be satisfied through exchange, which is the only method possible in a capitalist economy, or by violence… — Ludwig von Mises
Have you noticed the people most likely to be up in arms about governments apparently spying on us tend to be the most non-private people… — Russell Smith
If there be any plausible reason for supposing that we have the right to legislate on the slave interests of the District, you cannot put… — Caleb Cushing

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