Value Quotes

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The ultimate value of life depends upon awareness and the power of contemplation rather than upon mere survival. — Aristotle
But human beings fall easily into despair, and from the very beginning we invented stories that enabled us to place our lives in a larger… — Karen Armstrong
Real knowledge, like everything else of value, is not to be obtained easily. It must be worked for, studied for, thought for, and, more that… — Thomas Arnold
The extravagant expenditure of public money is an evil not to be measured by the value of that money to the people who are taxed… — Chester A. Arthur
A subtle thought that is in error may yet give rise to fruitful inquiry that can establish truths of great value. — Isaac Asimov
That which has not a real excellency and value in it self, entertains no longer than the giddy Humour which recommended it to us holds. — Mary Astell
You can only get really unpopular decisions through if the electorate is convinced of the value of the environment. That's what natural history programmes should… — David Attenborough
I have often wondered how it is that every man loves himself more than all the rest of men, but yet sets less value on… — Marcus Aurelius
What value is there in faith without works? And what are they worth if they are not united to the merits of Jesus Christ, our… — Teresa of Avila
Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use. — Gamaliel Bailey
I'm happy that I have brought laughter because I have been shown by many the value of it in so many lives, in so many… — Lucille Ball
Passion is what adds so much value to life. And if you think about the things that you do, there's so much juice potential for… — Mario Batali
Rather, for all objects and experiences, there is a quantity that has optimum value. Above that quantity, the variable becomes toxic. To fall below that… — Gregory Bateson
If Republicans are aiming for the heart, for compassion, the last thing they should do is abandon the sanctity of life. Instead, they should tell… — Gary Bauer
More and more political analysts and weak-kneed politicians are advising the historically pro-life Republican Party to abandon its pro-life stance for political gain. My first… — Gary Bauer
One's life has value so long as one attributes value to the life of others, by means of love, friendship, indignation and compassion. — Simone de Beauvoir
Men value things in three ways: as useful, as pleasant or sources of pleasure, and as excellent, or as intrinsically admirable or honorable. — Mortimer Adler
I value my garden more for being full of blackbirds than of cherries, and very frankly give them fruit for their songs. — Joseph Addison
We need a sense of the value of time - that is, of the best way to divide one's time into one's various activities. — Arnold Bennett
The proud depend upon the world to tell them whether they have value or not. Their self-esteem is determined by where they are judged to… — Ezra Taft Benson

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