Position Quotes

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We set sail on this new sea because there is new knowledge to be gained, and new rights to be won, and they must be… — John F. Kennedy
There is no great difference in the reality of one country or another, because it is always people you meet everywhere. They may look different… — Mother Teresa
My uncle, Mr. Stephen Maple, had been at the same time the most successful and the least respectable of our family, so that we hardly… — Arthur Conan Doyle
The common stock of intellectual enjoyment should not be difficult of access because of the economic position of him who would approach it. — Jane Addams
There is an illusion of central position, justifying one's own purposes as right and everybody elseÂ¹s as wrong, and providing a proper degree of paranoia.… — Henri Frederic Amiel
Any measurement must take into account the position of the observer. There is no such thing as measurement absolute, there is only measurement relative. — Jeanette Winterson
I find myself born into this particular position. I'm determined to make the most of it. And to do whatever I can to help. And… — Prince Charles
Your life feels different on you, once you greet death and understand your heart's position. You wear your life like a garment from the mission… — Louise Erdrich
When the higher officers are angry and insubordinate, and on meeting the enemy give battle on their own account from a feeling of resentment, before… — Sun Tzu
Move not unless you see an advantage; use not your troops unless there is something to be gained; fight not unless the position is critical. — Sun Tzu
I am firmly convinced, therefore, that to set up a republic which is to last a long time, the way to set about it is… — Niccolo Machiavelli
From a position of this sort, if the enemy is unprepared, you may sally forth and defeat him. But if the enemy is prepared for… — Sun Tzu
When the position is such that neither side will gain by making the first move, it is called temporising ground. — Sun Tzu
In a position of this sort, even though the enemy should offer us an attractive bait, it will be advisable not to stir forth, but… — Sun Tzu
We may distinguish six kinds of terrain, to wit: (1) Accessible ground; (2) entangling ground; (3) temporising ground; (4) narrow passes; (5) precipitous heights; (6)… — Sun Tzu
That is the thankless position of the father in the family-the provider for all, and the enemy of all. — August Strindberg
It is the youth who sees a great opportunity hidden in just these simple services, who sees a very uncommon situation, a humble position, who… — Orison Swett Marden
Science, history and politics are not suited for discussion except by experts. Others are simply in the position of requiring more information; and, till they… — Frank P. Ramsey
At its best, the US Open demands straight drives, crisp iron shots, brilliant chipping and putting, and strategic position play. Plus the patience of St.… — Thomas Boswell
There are many ways of performing the operations successfully. I can claim, however, to be in a position to explain how not to putt. I… — Harry Vardon

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