William Robertson Smith Quotes

In all the antique religions, mythology takes the place of dogma; that is, the sacred lore of priests and people... and these stories afford the only explanation that is offered of the precepts of religion and the prescribed rules of ritual.

William Robertson Smith

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: scientist
  • Nationality: scottish
  • Birth: November 8, 1846 - March 31, 1894

Topics

ReligionPeopleRulesPlaceAntique

I'm not fond of cities: the constant activity and swarms of people.

Joanne Harris

PeopleActivityConstantFondCities

Kids aren't going to understand single life in New York City.

Melissa Joan Hart

LifeNew YorkCityNewUnderstand

I'm always gonna be all over my CD the most, of course. My talent is my talent. I ain't really tripping off no ego; I just like to make good music with good people.

Meek Mill

GoodMusicTalentPeopleEgoOver

I had not picked up a tennis racket in 15 years, so I tried.

Matthew Ashford

TennisYearsUpTriedI TriedHad

If I don't lift weights, I don't feel healthy.

Matt Hardy

FeelHealthyLiftWeights

There are terrible jerks, and there are an unusually large concentration of them in the workplace. And that means that you do have to make some changes in your behavior, but there is absolutely no need for you to give them power over your happiness.

Srikumar Rao

HappinessPowerBehaviorYouNeed

No nation ever taxed itself into prosperity.

Rush Limbaugh

ProsperityNationEverItselfTaxed

You can map your life through your favorite movies, and no two people's maps will be the same.

Mary Schmich

LifePeopleYouMoviesWillMap

There are a lot of people who go to Washington or go to their state houses with a personal ambition in mind.

Mitt Romney

PeopleMindAmbitionGoPersonal

I go by my instincts. It's whatever I feel in the scene in the moment.

Millie Bobby Brown

MomentFeelGoWhateverInstincts

I said a vote to leave would be a Brexit tax. I couldn't think of anything stronger than that.

Jose Angel Gurria

ThinkStrongerTaxSaidVoteLeave

I hate going to fashion shows. I find them boring.

Chloe Sevigny

HateFashionFindBoringGoingThem

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