I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. 'Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death. Leonardo da Vinci Italian Artist More Leonardo da Vinci Quotes 7
Religion, the dominion of the human mind; Property, the dominion of human needs; and Government, the dominion of human conduct, represent the stronghold of man's enslavement and all the horrors it entails. Emma Goldman American More Emma Goldman Quotes 2
The wise man regulates his conduct by the theories both of religion and science. But he regards these theories not as statements of ultimate fact but as art-forms. John B. S. Haldane British Scientist More John B. S. Haldane Quotes 1
I was in my thirteenth year when I heard a voice from God to help me govern my conduct. And the first time I was very much afraid. Joan of Arc French Celebrity More Joan of Arc Quotes 1
A man has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so. Walter Lippmann American Journalist More Walter Lippmann Quotes 1
More than this, even in those white men who professed religion we found much inconsistency of conduct. They spoke much of spiritual things, while seeking only the material. Charles Eastman Sioux Author More Charles Eastman Quotes 1
To consult the statistician after an experiment is finished is often merely to ask him to conduct a post mortem examination. He can perhaps say what the experiment died of. Ronald Fisher English Mathematician More Ronald Fisher Quotes 0
The spiritual element, the really important part of religion, has no concern with Time and Space, temporary mundane laws, or conduct. Richard Le Gallienne English Poet More Richard Le Gallienne Quotes 0
It seems difficult, sometimes, to believe that there was a time when sentiments now become habitual, sentiments that imply not only the original imperative of conduct, but the original metaphysic of living, were by no means altogether habitual. Lascelles Abercrombie British Poet More Lascelles Abercrombie Quotes 0
Moral justification is a powerful disengagement mechanism. Destructive conduct is made personally and socially acceptable by portraying it in the service of moral ends. This is why most appeals against violent means usually fall on deaf ears. Albert Bandura Canadian Psychologist More Albert Bandura Quotes 0
Character is better than ancestry, and personal conduct is of more importance than the highest. Thomas John Barnardo Irish Celebrity More Thomas John Barnardo Quotes 0
Conviction is worthless unless it is converted into conduct. Thomas Carlyle Scottish Philosopher More Thomas Carlyle Quotes 0
Once at the White House I was asked to conduct the Drum and Bugle Corp. The man just handed me the baton and I finished the song. It was great. I got to keep the baton. Dom DeLuise American Actor More Dom DeLuise Quotes 0
You cannot have a proud and chivalrous spirit if your conduct is mean and paltry; for whatever a man's actions are, such must be his spirit. Demosthenes Greek Statesman More Demosthenes Quotes 0
He has honor if he holds himself to an ideal of conduct though it is inconvenient, unprofitable, or dangerous to do so. Walter Lippmann American Journalist More Walter Lippmann Quotes 0
In a free society the state does not administer the affairs of men. It administers justice among men who conduct their own affairs. Walter Lippmann American Journalist More Walter Lippmann Quotes 0
No nation ever yet found any inconvenience from too close an inspection into the conduct of its officers, but many have been brought to ruin and reduced to slavery by suffering gradual impositions and abuses. Edward Livingston American Judge More Edward Livingston Quotes 0
I desire so to conduct the affairs of this administration that if at the end... I have lost every other friend on earth, I shall at least have one friend left, and that friend shall be down inside of me. Abraham Lincoln American President More Abraham Lincoln Quotes 0
The rest of the world cares about how we conduct our affairs because they then take that lead. We're the only leader in the world today. Some are wishing us well, others think that we're down and are not going to get back up again, but they are all watching with great interest to see how we conduct our business over the next couple of years. Jon Huntsman, Jr. American Politician More Jon Huntsman, Jr. Quotes 0
Parents should conduct their arguments in quiet, respectful tones, but in a foreign language. You'd be surprised what an inducement that is to the education of children. Judith Martin American Author More Judith Martin Quotes 0
Even I had no opportunity to conduct very many concerts after World War II. Kurt Masur German Musician More Kurt Masur Quotes 0
I can imagine no more comfortable frame of mind for the conduct of life than a humorous resignation. W. Somerset Maugham British Playwright More W. Somerset Maugham Quotes 0
But the fact is, Mr. Chairman, for all the challenges the Postal Service of the 21st century faces, it still retains its traditional place as a key cog in how American businesses conduct their affairs and how Americans all across this land communicate. John M. McHugh American Politician More John M. McHugh Quotes 0
What gives it its human character is that the individual through language addresses himself in the role of the others in the group and thus becomes aware of them in his own conduct. George H. Mead American Philosopher More George H. Mead Quotes 0
I think it is important also to recognize that our Customs border protection officers who secure our borders and conduct inspections of people in vehicles and cargo are also facing staffing shortages. Kendrick Meek American Politician More Kendrick Meek Quotes 0