A tyrant must put on the appearance of uncommon devotion to religion. Subjects are less apprehensive of illegal treatment from a ruler whom they consider god-fearing and pious. On the other hand, they do less easily move against him, believing that he has the gods on his side. Aristotle Greek Philosopher More Aristotle Quotes 4
Although milk consumption may increase the risk of ovarian cancer, this cancer is relatively uncommon. In contrast, there is strong evidence that milk consumption (and a high intake of calcium, which is found in milk) may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer, which is a much more common cancer than ovarian cancer. Consumption of low-fat milk might also lower the risk for other diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Susanna Larsson More Susanna Larsson Quotes 1
The truth is I love being alive. And I love feeling free. So if I can't have those things then I feel like a caged animal and I'd rather not be in a cage. I'd rather be dead. And it's real simple. And I think it's not that uncommon. Angelina Jolie American Actress More Angelina Jolie Quotes 1
It is essential to employ, trust, and reward those whose perspective, ability, and judgment are radically different from yours. It is also rare, for it requires uncommon humility, tolerance, and wisdom. Dee Hock American Businessman More Dee Hock Quotes 0
When we are sick, we want an uncommon doctor; when we have a construction job to do, we want an uncommon engineer, and when we are at war, we want an uncommon general. It is only when we get into politics that we are satisfied with the common man. Herbert Hoover American President More Herbert Hoover Quotes 0
Of the Marines on Iwo Jima, uncommon valor was a common virtue. Chester W. Nimitz American Soldier More Chester W. Nimitz Quotes 0
Put the uncommon effort into the common task... make it large by doing it in a great way. Orison Swett Marden American Writer More Orison Swett Marden Quotes 0
Poetry is a mixture of common sense, which not all have, with an uncommon sense, which very few have. John Masefield English Poet More John Masefield Quotes 0
Once upon a time there was a Queen who had a son so ugly and so misshapen that it was long disputed whether he had human form. A fairy who was at his birth said, however, that he would be very amiable for all that, since he would have uncommon good sense. Charles Perrault French Author More Charles Perrault Quotes 0
It is not uncommon in modern times to see governments straining every nerve to keep the peace, and the people whom they represent, with patriotic enthusiasm and resentment over real or fancied wrongs, urging them forward to war. Elihu Root American Lawyer More Elihu Root Quotes 0
Excellence is to do a common thing in an uncommon way. Booker T. Washington American Educator More Booker T. Washington Quotes 0
Success in life is founded upon attention to the small things rather than to the large things; to the every day things nearest to us rather than to the things that are remote and uncommon. Booker T. Washington American Educator More Booker T. Washington Quotes 0
In the practical world of computing, it is rather uncommon that a program, once it performs correctly and satisfactorily, remains unchanged forever. Niklaus Wirth Swiss Scientist More Niklaus Wirth Quotes 0
There is nothing more uncommon than common sense. Frank Lloyd Wright American Architect More Frank Lloyd Wright Quotes 0
To do common things perfectly is far better worth our endeavor than to do uncommon things respectably. Harriet Beecher Stowe American Author More Harriet Beecher Stowe Quotes 0
While suicidal thinking was uncommon in patients on the medication during clinical trials, it is important for parents to be aware it can occur, and to discuss any unusual symptoms with a physician. Alan Breier More Alan Breier Quotes 0
It is uncommon that there is ever really free will ... Ninety-nine out of 100 times, it's not free will. It is very difficult to confirm will, and I am concerned that when an army unit comes at night, no one will refuse to collaborate, out of fear. Aharon Barak More Aharon Barak Quotes 0
When I was a kid, there were a lot more African-American farmers. It wasn't an uncommon thing to talk to a black farmer. Now, it's more of a shock. To me, it's getting to the place now where we're an endangered species. Albert Smith More Albert Smith Quotes 0
Cell phones rely on the strongest signal. So it's not uncommon for the signal to hit a tower in another county. Andrew Knapp More Andrew Knapp Quotes 0
Historically, it's not uncommon for a Super Bowl ticket to go for several thousand dollars. There are some rich people who wouldn't think twice about spending that kind of money. Andrew Zimbalist More Andrew Zimbalist Quotes 0
It's not uncommon to see kids on the school bus reading books and doing homework on the bus. Anthony Amero More Anthony Amero Quotes 0
Good ideas are common - what's uncommon are people who'll work hard enough to bring them about. Ashleigh Brilliant English Author More Ashleigh Brilliant Quotes 0
It's not uncommon at the end of the day to have hundreds of family members knocking on the tents trying to figure out where their runners are. It's one of the biggest problems for us. Chris Troyanos More Chris Troyanos Quotes 0
It's not uncommon for aircraft to have problems with their landing gear. This isn't unique to this particular aircraft. Donn Walker More Donn Walker Quotes 0