The amount of eccentricity in a society has generally been proportional to the amount of genius, mental vigor, and moral courage it contained. That so few now dare to be eccentric marks the chief danger of the time. John Stuart Mill English Philosopher More John Stuart Mill Quotes 2
To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility -- these are marks of maturity and graciousness. William Arthur Ward American More William Arthur Ward Quotes 2
A practical botanist will distinguish at the first glance the plant of the different quarters of the globe and yet will be at a loss to tell by what marks he detects them. Carolus Linnaeus Swedish Scientist More Carolus Linnaeus Quotes 1
There is an ecstasy that marks the summit of life, and beyond which life cannot rise. And such is the paradox of living, this ecstasy comes when one is most alive, and it comes as a complete forgetfulness that one is alive. Jack London American Novelist More Jack London Quotes 0
This election marks a significant moment in Haiti; it not only serves as the basis of hope along the road to democracy, but also serves as a testament to the resolve and character of the Haitian people during their long struggle for peace, reconciliation, and prosperity. Kendrick Meek American Politician More Kendrick Meek Quotes 0
A judge is a law student who marks his own examination papers. H. L. Mencken American Writer More H. L. Mencken Quotes 0
Judge: a law student who marks his own examination-papers. H. L. Mencken American Writer More H. L. Mencken Quotes 0
The 2004 Election marks the first time in modern political history that Republican voter turnout matched Democratic turnout in a presidential election year. Jeff Miller American Politician More Jeff Miller Quotes 0
That so few now dare to be eccentric, marks the chief danger of the time. John Stuart Mill English Philosopher More John Stuart Mill Quotes 0
For me, this film marks the real beginning of a critical analysis of Germany's second dictatorship. It's as if it had been taken from my own life. Wolf Biermann German More Wolf Biermann Quotes 0
This day marks once and for all times the end of our long suffering and today, too, we affirm our sovereignty as a people. Xanana Gusmao More Xanana Gusmao Quotes 0
The success of the flight marks a significant improvement in the innovation capabilities of China's aviation industry and makes possible mass production of the plane. Xinhua News Agency More Xinhua News Agency Quotes 0
It marks the beginning of a new adventure and confirms an even greater commitment to F1. Yasuhiro Wada More Yasuhiro Wada Quotes 0
This marks a turning point in the electricity supply shortfalls of a few years ago. Zhang Guobao More Zhang Guobao Quotes 0
Today marks a new day, a new era, a new season for this team. Lack of discipline will no longer be tolerated at any level. The events of the past week are unacceptable. Zygi Wilf More Zygi Wilf Quotes 0
I didn't need the insurance. I do it again if my DP tells me it didn't look good in the camera or if the actors didn't hit their marks. But if everything was working why do it again? Debbie Allen American Actress More Debbie Allen Quotes 0
My concentration was really on getting to university and becoming a doctor. My parents let me know that school marks were important. Achievement was something which came by hard work. Roger Bannister British Athlete More Roger Bannister Quotes 0
I often wish... that I could rid the world of the tyranny of facts. What are facts but compromises? A fact merely marks the point where we have agreed to let investigation cease. Bliss Carman Canadian Poet More Bliss Carman Quotes 0
What are facts but compromises? A fact merely marks the point where we have agreed to let investigation cease. Bliss Carman Canadian Poet More Bliss Carman Quotes 0
Between his eyes, there were four lines, the marks of such misery as children should never feel. He spoke with that wonderful whisky voice that so many Spanish children have, and he was a tough and entire little boy. Martha Gellhorn American Journalist More Martha Gellhorn Quotes 0
Dialect words are those terrible marks of the beast to the truly genteel. Thomas Hardy English Novelist More Thomas Hardy Quotes 0
They came and bound me up and I had awful stretch marks. I hated my breasts after that. Christine Keeler English Model More Christine Keeler Quotes 0
I further value this gift as it gave me an opportunity to accept this distinguished honor in a country so devoted to this cause and whose history marks a wonderful chapter in world development. Frank B. Kellogg American Politician More Frank B. Kellogg Quotes 0
Marks on paper are free - free speech - press - pictures all go together I suppose. Georgia O'Keeffe American Artist More Georgia O'Keeffe Quotes 0
Going to school and working for good marks, indeed working for very good marks, was a serious business. Martin Lewis Perl American Physicist More Martin Lewis Perl Quotes 0