Principles Quotes

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The sensual and spiritual are linked together by a mysterious bond, sensed by our emotions, though hidden from our eyes. To this double nature of… — Wilhelm von Humboldt
They said we were soft, that we would not fight, that we could not win. We are not a warlike nation. We do not go… — Harry S. Truman
I am often mad, but I would hate to be nothing but mad: and I think I would lose what little value I may have… — Elwyn Brooks White
The principle of majority rule is the mildest form in which the force of numbers can be exercised. It is a pacific substitute for civil… — Walter Lippmann
As the war was just in its origin and necessary and noble in its objects, we can reflect with a proud satisfaction that in carrying… — James Madison
The creative principle [of science] resides in mathematics. — Albert Einstein
My position concerning God is that of an agnostic. I am convinced that a vivid consciousness of the primary importance of moral principles for the… — Albert Einstein
In matters of trust and justice there can be no distinction between big problems and small, for the general principles which determine the conduct of… — Albert Einstein
This has been a long and tiring battle for 10 years. And I'm glad it's finally resolved. My principles and reputation as a creative artist… — Irene Cara
When listening to the sound material, we metamorphose the inside into an outside. This notion of metamorphosis is one of the principles that leads the… — Bernard Parmegiani
This is not going away. At this point of unimaginable threats on the horizon, this is what hope looks like. In these times of a… — Tim DeChristopher
I'm a painter. I'm still a painter and I will die a painter. Everything that I have developed has to do with extending visual principles… — Carolee Schneemann
I stand on principle where many people stand on money. — Paula Abdul
Let me tell you what justice is. Justice is the law. And that man's feeble attempt to lay down the principles of deceny. — Morgan Freeman
Believe it or not the war on Iraq is based on a sound scientific principle, The bee hive principle. Which clearly states that if you… — John Oliver
One of the great sadnesses of modern life, because of our disenfranchisement and disillusionment with religion, is that we don't have access to these ideas.… — Russell Brand
Action based only on principles isnt always good even if it feels good. — John Chancellor
Basic principles: no matter what, no matter when, no matter who... any man has a chance to sweep any woman off her feet. He just… — Will Smith
The guiding principle of ruling elites was--and still is: When change threatens to rule, then the rules are changed. — Michael Pare
Thereâ€™s only one basic principle of self-defense- you must apply the most effective weapon, as soon as possible, to the most vulnerable target. — Bruce Lee

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