Propose Quotes

291 quotes by 260 authors

I propose to put forward an apology for mathematics; and I may be told that it needs none, since there are now few studies more… — G. H. Hardy
The task is not so much to solve problems as to propose questions. — Donald Barthelme
If genius has any common denominator, I would propose breadth of interest and the ability to construct fruitful analogies between fields. — Stephen Jay Gould
My dear fellow citizens: For forty years you have heard from my predecessors on this day different variations of the same theme: how our country… — Vaclav Havel
Tonight, I propose a 21st Century Crime Bill to deploy the latest technologies and tactics to make our communities even safer. Our balanced budget will… — William J. Clinton
Always follow these two rules: first, act only on what your reasoning mind proposes for the good of humanity, and second, change your opinion if… — Marcus Aurelius
Fear is so fundamental to the human condition that all the great spiritual traditions originate in an effort to overcome its effects on our lives.… — Parker J. Palmer
Man proposes, God disposes. — Plautus
Designers are optimistic people who are trained to be courageous about the futureâ€”and making the future happen. They arenâ€™t always aware of the intricacies of… — Nathan Shedroff
The most important question of the 21st century is not what or how much, it is 'How?' How do you propose to turn your good… — William J. Clinton
Conditions in the [movie] industry somehow propose the paradox: "We brought you here for your individuality but while you're here we insist that you do… — F. Scott Fitzgerald
What to ourselves in passion we propose, The passion ending, doth the purpose lose. — William Shakespeare
Tis hard to find a whole age to imitate, or what century to propose for example. — Thomas Browne
It's hard to propose a $100 laptop for a world community of kids and then not say in the same breath that you're going to… — Nicholas Negroponte
Psychic automatism in its pure state, by which one proposes to express -- verbally, by means of the written word, or in any other manner… — Andre Breton
A President and his wise men can only propose; but Congress disposes. It is when President and Congress agree that American history marches forward. — Theodore White
The new painters do not propose, any more than did their predecessors, to be geometers. But it may be said that geometry is to the… — Guillaume Apollinaire
I served at a time when we had a strong economy, when we had deficits that we would die for today. I was able to… — Rob Portman
The main consideration with those who, possessing some capital, propose to emigrate as the means of improving their condition, is, the society likely to be… — Charles Sturt
I will not promise what I cannot deliver. And I will never hide the cost of what I propose. — Johann Lamont

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