Refrain Quotes

210 quotes by 184 authors

Sadly, because of the enormous gap between rich and poor, some mothers can afford helpers, but many can't. Those who can would be kinder to… — Erica Jong
Every man has his moral backside which he refrains from showing unless he has to and keeps covered as long as possible with the trousers… — Georg C. Lichtenberg
There is a one-in-300 chance that Earth will be struck on March 16, 2880, by an asteroid large enough to destroy civilization and possibly cause… — Nathan Myhrvold
Who could refrain that had a heart to love and in that heart courage to make love known? — William Shakespeare
As an example to others, and not that I care for moderation myself, it has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and… — Mark Twain
It is part of the irony of life that the strongest feelings of devoted gratitude of which human nature seems to be susceptible, are called… — John Stuart Mill
Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing… — Rachel Carson
Assume a virtue, if you have it not. That monster, custom, who all sense doth eat, Of habits devil, is angel yet in this, That… — William Shakespeare
Forget the suffering You caused others. Forget the suffering Others caused you. The waters run and run, Springs sparkle and are done, You walk the… — Czeslaw Milosz
Living apart and at peace with myself,I came to realize more vividly the meaning of the doctrine of acceptance. To refrain from giving advice, to… — Henry Miller
Love, and do what you will. If you keep silence, do it out of love. If you cry out, do it out of love. If… — Saint Augustine
To you who think you are lost or without hope, or who think you have done too much that was too wrong for too long,… — Jeffrey R. Holland
This symmetrical composition--the same motif at the beginning and at the end--may seem quite "novelistic" to you, and I am willing to agree, but only… — Milan Kundera
The more we witness our emotional reactions and understand how they work, the easier it is to refrain. — Pema Chodron
It is only through literature that one can put oneself in someone elseâ€™s shoes and understand the otherâ€™s different and contradictory sides and refrain from… — Azar Nafisi
For we live with those retrievals from childhood that coalesce and echo throughout our lives, the way shattered pieces of glass in a kaleidoscope reappear… — Michael Ondaatje
You are well aware of your effect on women, and I'm sure it gratifies you no end to watch them sigh and salivate over your… — Loretta Chase
To be angry is to yield to the influence of Satan. No one can make us angry. It is our choice. If we desire to… — Thomas S. Monson
True and false fears let us refrain, Let us love nobly, and live, and add again Years and years unto years, till we attain To… — John Donne
Wait on the Lord" is a constant refrain in the Psalms, and it is a necessary word, for God often keeps us waiting. He is… — J I Packer

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