Proper Quotes

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You can no more keep a martini in the refrigerator than you can keep a kiss there. The proper union of gin and vermouth is… — Bernard DeVoto
It clearly appears that there are no races in the world, however rude, uncultivated, barbarous, gross, or almost brutal they may be, who cannot be… — Bartolome de las Casas
No sun, no moon, no morn, no noon, No dawn, no dusk, no proper time of day, . . . . . . No road,… — Thomas Hood
Many words and expressions which only a matter of decades ago were considered so distastefully explicit that, were they merely to be breathed in public,… — Douglas Adams
DAY, n. A period of twenty-four hours, mostly misspent. This period is divided into two parts, the day proper and the night, or day improper… — Ambrose Bierce
With a smile that glow'd Celestial rosy red, love's proper hue. — John Milton
The conception of perfect service is constantly expanding and must be handled by broad and liberal minded men who put equity and fairness above gain-who… — Alvan Macauley
The future success of the Marine Corps depends on two factors: first, an efficient performance of all duties to which its officers and men may… — John A. Lejeune
How great is the path proper to the Sage! Like overflowing water, it sends forth and nourishes all things, and rises up to the height… — Confucius
The superior man does what is proper to the station in which he is; he does not desire to go beyond this. In a position… — Confucius
The person who has the motivational gift of giving has a tremendous opportunity to be a blessing to others in the body of Christ, to… — Charles Stanley
When asked what was the proper time for supper: If you are a rich man, whenever you please; and if you are a poor man,… — Diogenes
Every plant has its fitness and must be placed in its proper surroundings so as to bring out its full beauty. Therein lies the art… — Jens Jensen
A Literary Society is the most proper form for the introduction of our Order into any state where we are yet strangers. — Adam Weishaupt
Hope but not enthusiasm is the proper state for the writer. — James Salter
Last week, I approved a mission over New York. I take responsibility for that decision. While federal authorities took the proper steps to notify state… — Unknown Author
The proper education of a man decides his welfare, but the interests of a whole family are secured by the correct education of a woman. — George Q. Cannon
Give (your people) the youth a proper environment. Motivate them. Extend them the support they need. Each one of them has infinite source of energy.… — Dhirubhai Ambani
I've long been really intrigued with what is the ... proper role of faith and religion in public life, — Gene Robinson
Every document, apparently ancient, coming from the proper repository or custody, and bearing on its face no evident marks of forger, the law presumes to… — Simon Greenleaf

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