Possession Quotes

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Most men have always wanted as much as they could get; and possession has always blunted the fine edge of their altruism. — Katharine Fullerton Gerould
The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind — Unknown Author
We cannot by ourselves reduce the number of nuclear weapons in the world, but we are doing what has to be done all over the… — David Lange
Obscenity is our name for the uneasiness which upsets the physical state associated with self-possession, with the possession of a recognized and stable individuality. — Georges Bataille
Engineering is not merely knowing and being knowledgeable, like a walking encyclopedia; engineering is not merely analysis; engineering is not merely the possession of the… — Unknown Author
Only dead mathematics can be taught where the attitude of competition prevails: living mathematics must always be a communal possession. — Mary Everest Boole
...it was always our view that in order to attain this [proletarian revolution] and the other far more important aims of the future social revolution,… — Friedrich Engels
People who don't have the interest or aptitude for serious college studies at age 18 may find that later in life they do, but those… — George Leef
Study the past if you would define the future. I am not one who was born in the possession of knowledge; I am one who… — Confucius
I shortly will introduce legislation banning the sale, manufacture or possession of handguns (with exceptions for law enforcement and licensed target clubs)... . It is… — John Chafee
The Second Amendment's language and historical and philosophical background demonstrated that it was designed to guarantee individuals the possession of certain kinds of arms for… — Don Kates
This government does not believe that public safety is enhanced by carrying weapons. In fact, it has been a long-standing Canadian government practice to discourage… — Anne McLellan
The day I acquired the habit of consciously pronouncing the words "thank you", I felt I had gained possession of a magic wand capable of… — Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov
At no time are we ever in such complete possession of a journey, down to its last nook and cranny, as when we are busy… — Yukio Mishima
If a child is inclined to be grasping, or to cling to any of his or her little possessions, legends are related about the contempt… — Charles Alexander Eastman
The world has been created for everyone's use, but you few rich are trying to keep it up for yourselves. For not merely the possession… — Ambrose
If you'd be beloved, make yourself amiable. A true friend is the best possession. — Benjamin Franklin
Love and toothache have many cures, but none infallible, except possession and dispossession. — Benjamin Franklin
There are all kinds of devices invented for the protection and preservation of countries: defensive barriers, forts, trenches, and the like... But prudent minds have… — Demosthenes
The face of "evil" is always the face of total need. A dope fiend is a man in total need of dope. Beyond a certain… — William S. Burroughs

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