Themselves Quotes

2739 Themselves quotes by 2177 unique authors

What makes community organizing especially attractive is the faith it places in the ability of the poor to make decisions for themselves. — Paul Wellstone
It had been startling and disappointing to me to find out that story books had been written by people, that books were not natural wonders,… — Eudora Welty
There are two barriers that often prevent communication between the young and their elders. The first is middle-aged forgetfulness of the fact that they themselves… — Jessamyn West
Everyone realizes that one can believe little of what people say about each other. But it is not so widely realized that even less can… — Rebecca West
When the soldiers came home from Vietnam, there were no parades, no celebrations. So they built the Vietnam Memorial for themselves. — William Westmoreland
I really don't like women who try to be men. All these politicians, I think they're horrendous. We could have a brilliant future, but we… — Vivienne Westwood
I'm always attracted to people who interest me. They've got to be people who are really true to themselves somehow, and who are always trying… — Vivienne Westwood
It's true the punk fashion itself was iconographic: rips and dirt, safety pins, zips, slogans, and hairstyles. These motifs were so iconic in themselves -… — Vivienne Westwood
Everybody who labels themselves a 'nerd' isn't some giant person locked in a cubbyhole who's never seen the opposite sex. Especially with the way the… — Joss Whedon
I think to an extent every human being needs to be redeemed somewhat or at least needs to look at themselves and say, 'I've made… — Joss Whedon
There are many films and TV shows I make where people find themselves in fantastical situations; as often as possible, their reactions to it are… — Joss Whedon
Some things must be good in themselves, else there could be no measure whereby to lay out good and evil. — Benjamin Whichcote
When I was a child people simply looked about them and were moderately happy; today they peer beyond the seven seas, bury themselves waist deep… — Elwyn Brooks White
There are orphans that can be cared for; but this some will not venture to undertake, for it brings them work more than they care… — Ellen G. White
If Christians will obey the instructions given to them by Christ and his inspired apostles, they will adorn the religion of the Bible, and save… — Ellen G. White
The ministers of Christ should possess refinement. All uncouth manners, attitudes and gestures should be discarded, and they should encourage in themselves humble dignity of… — Ellen G. White
The young are in great danger. Much evil results from their light and trifling reading. Much time is lost which should be spent in useful… — Ellen G. White
Ministers should be Bible students. They should thoroughly furnish themselves with the evidences of our faith and hope, and then, with full control of the… — Ellen G. White
The beauty of independence, departure, actions that rely on themselves. — Walt Whitman
The United States themselves are essentially the greatest poem. — Walt Whitman
In America the young are always ready to give to those who are older than themselves the full benefits of their inexperience. — Oscar Wilde
Only the shallow know themselves. — Oscar Wilde
The well bred contradict other people. The wise contradict themselves. — Oscar Wilde
Riches and the things that are necessary in life are not evil in themselves. And all of us face cares and troubles in this life.… — David Wilkerson
Conservatives define themselves in terms of what they oppose. — George Will

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