Quotes by Example Acts of creation are ordinarily reserved for gods and poets, but humbler folk may circumvent this restriction if they know how. To plant a pine, for example, one need be neither god nor poet; one need only own a shovel. By virtue of this curious loophole in the rules, any clodhopper may say: Let there be a tree - and there will be one. Aldo Leopold example tree needs The legs, for example, of that chair--how miraculous their tubularity, how supernatural their polished smoothness! I spent several minutes--or was it several centuries?--not merely gazing at those bamboo legs, but actually being them---or rather being myself in them; or, to be still more accurate (for "I" was not involved in the case, nor in a certain sense were "they") being my Not-self in the Not-self which was the chair. Aldous Huxley legs example self When men are able to influence so many others through their life and their example, they do not die. Aleida Guevara able example men Happy will it be for ourselves, and most honorable for human nature, if we have wisdom and virtue enough to set so glorious an example to mankind! Alexander Hamilton virtue human-nature example There is a contagion in example which few men have sufficient force of mind to resist. Alexander Hamilton example mind men If you study the classic examples of endgame play you will see how the king was brought up as soon as possible even though there seemed no particular hurry at the time. Alexander Kotov example kings play Every novel presents a slice of life. A noir policier for example presents one slice, one that perhaps addresses social dysfunction or some sort of pathology, while mine present a slice that is more upbeat and affirmative. Alexander McCall Smith noir dysfunction example If you're worried about safety, you might like to follow my example and put on that seat belt." "The what?" Xavier shook his head in disbelief. "You worry me," he muttered. Alexandra Adornetto safety example worry I'm very much a lead by example person. Alexandra Paul persons example Furthermore, the Latin American nuclear-weapon free zone which is now nearing completion has become in several respects an example which, notwithstanding the different characteristics of each region, is rich in inspiration. Alfonso Garcia Robles inspiration example latin To injure another person through atonement is one of the most subtle devices of the neurotic, as when, for example, he indulges in self-accusations. Alfred Adler indulge-in example self Of what use is the memory of facts, if not to serve as an example of good or of evil? Alfred de Vigny example evil memories This new declaration which emphasizes the necessity of global disarmament is based on the purposes and principles of the United Nations, in particular the prohibition of the threat and use of force, and on the obligation to negotiate disputes in conformity with the UN Charter. It is a strong and positive example for the entire world. Alfred-Maurice de Zayas strong principles example Children have a fastidiousness that time is slow to cure. It is to be wondered, for example, whether if the elderly were half as hungry as children are they would yet find so many things at table to be detestable. Alice Meynell elderly example children Jesus did not come to live as an example of how to die as a martyr, but as a substitute, taking the place that we deserve in order that we might enjoy what we don't deserve. This is good news. Let us tell all our friends! Alistair Begg example order jesus Clergy had a vested interest in retaining the old, ways, which made few demands of them as teachers, as spiritual guides, or as moral examples or agents. Alister E. McGrath example spiritual teacher Historicism and cultural relativism actually are a means to avoid testing our own prejudices and asking, for example, whether men are really equal or whether that opinion is merely a democratic prejudice. Allan Bloom example men mean I'm just one example of thousands of transgender veterans and people who are actively serving today. Allyson Robinson example today people Dogs are a gift to mankind. They are happy and joyful and loyal by nature. They are pure, positive energy and teach by example. That is all that's required of them. Alyson Noel positive-energy example dog Human life depends not only on income but also on social opportunities, [for example] what the state does for educating. Amartya Sen example doe opportunity «1234567891011»
