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1105 Received quotes by 896 unique authors

There prevails among men of letters, an opinion, that all appearance of science is particularly hateful to Women; and that therefore whoever desires to be… — Samuel Johnson
Even if the received opinion be not only true, but the whole truth; unless it is suffered to be, and actually is, vigorously and earnestly… — John Stuart Mill
The logic now in use serves rather to fix and give stability to the errors which have their foundation in commonly received notions than to… — Francis Bacon
Whether moral and social phenomena are really exceptions to the general certainty and uniformity of the course of nature; and how far the methods, by… — John Stuart Mill
Dear Sir: Yours of the 24th. asking 'the best mode of obtaining a thorough knowledge of the law' is received. The mode is very simple,… — Abraham Lincoln
The Church received from the apostles the tradition of giving baptism even to infants. The apostles, to whom were committed the secrets of the divine… — Origen
We can reject everything else: religion, ideology, all received wisdom. But we cannot escape the necessity of love and compassion. This, then, is my true… — Dalai Lama
The best anti-aging advice I've ever received? Drink a lot of water and have a plant-based diet. I also do mindful meditation with my daughter… — Carolyn Murphy
Until 1943 I received no stipend. I was able to support myself as my mother was the daughter of a relatively wealthy cotton manufacturer. — Frederick Sanger
Do not seek fame. Do not make plans. Do not be absorbed by activities. Do not think that you know. Be aware of all that… — Zhuangzi
We cannot keep to ourselves the words of eternal life given to us in our encounter with Jesus Christ: they are meant for everyone, for… — Pope Benedict XVI
Gratitude should be felt and experienced sincerely, expressed generously and received graciously. — Michael Josephson
Gratitude consists of a watchful, minute attention to the particulars of our state, and to the multitudes of God's gifts, taken one by one. It… — Henry Edward Manning
For awareness you need not go to the Himalayas; you need not go anywhere. Your life gives you enough opportunities to be aware. Somebody insults… — Rajneesh
I didn't accept it. I received it. — Richard Allen
President Hinckley is not only a living prophet but also a living seer. He sees things that others do not see. He has the gift… — David E. Sorensen
No one received them [the coalition forces] with roses. They were received with bombs, shoes and bullets. — Mohammed Saeed al-Sahaf
I learned what research was all about as a research student [with] Stoppani ... Max Perutz, and ... Fred Sanger... From them, I always received… — Cesar Milstein
He who retains unchangeable in his heart the rule of the truth which he received by means of baptism will doubtless recognise the names, the… — Irenaeus of Lyons
Wouldn't it be wonderful if every home had good books instead of knick-knacks and plastic flowers on the bookshelves? And wouldn't it be great if… — Ernest L. Boyer
This is a test. It is only a test. Had it been an actual job, you would have received raises, promotions, and other signs of… — Robert Benchley
A river reaches places which its source never knows. And Jesus said that if we have received His fullness, 'rivers of living water' will flow… — Oswald Chambers
I've been homeschooling for eight years and have always received the best advice and encouragement from other homeschoolers, rather than a book or lecture. — Lisa Whelchel
Theology moves back and forth between two poles, the eternal truth of its foundations and the temporal situation in which the eternal truth must be… — Paul Tillich
I won't ask you if you ever received flowers from a man before. But it was my first, gifting flowers to a woman. — Sung Hoon

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