Action Quote by John Dryden Download Open image “Prodigious actions may as well be done, by weaver's issue, as the prince's son.” — John Dryden ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.1 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare Action Done Issues May Prodigious Son Weavers Wells
“I say that every prince must desire to be considered merciful and not cruel. He must, however, take care not to misuse this mercifulness.… — Niccolò Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“I say, then, that hereditary States, accustomed to the family of their Prince, are maintained with far less difficulty than new States, since all… — Niccolò Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“But in new Princedoms difficulties abound. And, first, if the Princedom be not wholly new, but joined on to the ancient dominions of the… — Niccolò Machiavelli Copy Share Image
A prince, therefore, must not mind incurring the charge of cruelty for the purpose of keeping his subjects united and confident; for, with a… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
The prince's official job description as king will be 'defender of the faith,' which currently means the state-financed absurdity of the Anglican Church, but… — Christopher Hitchens Copy Share Image
“For he who quells disorder by a very few signal examples will in the end be more merciful than he who from too great… — Niccolò Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“And a young prince must be prudent like that, giving freely while his father lives so that afterwards, in age when fighting starts steadfast… — Seamus Heaney Copy Share Image
The prince must consider, as has been in part said before, how to avoid those things which will make him hated or contemptible; and… — Niccolo Machiavelli Copy Share Image
“That I was not long brought up by the concubine of my father; that I preserved the flower of my youth. That I took… — Marcus Aurelius Copy Share Image
We find few historians who have been diligent enough in their search for truth; it is their common method to take on trust what… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
Trust on and think To-morrow will repay; To-morrow's falser than the former day; Lies worse; and while it says, we shall be blest With… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
To take up half on trust, and half to try, Name it not faith but bungling bigotry. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
And after hearing what our Church can say, If still our reason runs another way, That private reason 'tis more just to curb, Than… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
A coward is the kindest animal; 'Tis the most forgiving creature in a fight. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
Reason to rule, mercy to forgive: The first is law, the last prerogative. Life is an adventure in forgiveness. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
He with a graceful pride, While his rider every hand survey'd, Sprung loose, and flew into an escapade; Not moving forward, yet with every… — John Dryden Copy Share Image
Men's virtues I have commended as freely as I have taxed their crimes. — John Dryden Copy Share Image
I always say there are two things to be successful. The first is decide exactly what you want - set your goals - and… — Brian Tracy Copy Share Image
You'd be surprised how hard it can often be to translate an action into an idea. — Karl Kraus Copy Share Image
Gratitude isn't just a feeling, it's an action. Expressing gratitude by writing in a journal, taking a photo, or shooting a video creates a… — Janice Kaplan Copy Share Image
Nothing is so powerful as an insight into human nature... what compulsions drive a man, what instincts dominate his action. If you know these… — William Bernbach Copy Share Image
Every thought I have imprisioned in expression I must free by my deeds — Kahlil Gibran Copy Share Image
It took me 20 years to buy an electric typewriter, because I was afraid it would be too sensitive. I like to bang the… — Elmore Leonard Copy Share Image
Every action that helps us manifest our divine nature more and more is good; every action that retards it is evil. — Swami Vivekananda Copy Share Image
As you begin changing your thinking, start immediately to change your behaviour. Begin to act the part of the person you would like to… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
It's easy to say, let's go in and get the bad guys. But you have a divided country of Sunnis and Shias. The United… — Tulsi Gabbard Copy Share Image
Believing with you that religion is a matter which lies solely between man and his God, that he owes account to none other for… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
“Action is a powerful thing. When you smile through your sadness, it can completely change your outlook. Try it! Smile :) Now hold onto… — Leticia Rae Copy Share Image
