William Petty Quotes

Wherefore when a man giveth out his money upon condition that be may not demand it back until a certain time to come, he certainly may take a compensation for this inconvenience which he admits against himself.

William Petty

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: economist
  • Nationality: english
  • Birth: May 26, 1623 - December 16, 1687

Topics

TimeMoneyManBackOutMay

I have a strong command of what's going on in the company.

John L. Flannery

StrongCompanyGoingCommand

Much of what happens in Love Always is really from overheard conversations in the Russian Tea Room. It's an improvisation of the way certain Hollywood agents think and talk to each other.

Ann Beattie

LoveTeaThinkHollywoodWayTalk

Real self-esteem has to be earned. I also believe in virtuous circles, like, nothing is fun until you are good at it. It is great if you can instill in children the ability to not give up, to have a work ethic.

Amy Chua

WorkGoodChildrenGreatFunYou

Logic is neither an art nor a science but a dodge.

Stendhal

ScienceArtLogicDodgeNorNeither

I always knew that I liked guys. I just thought it was a normal thing to like guys but then also appreciate girls' attention too.

Tom Daley

ThoughtAppreciateAttentionAlways

Oh, I can't play soccer, and I'm not a great swimmer. I won't drown, but you won't see me doing laps in a pool.

Michelle Obama

GreatMeDoingYouSoccerPlay

When you're running around and playing, it's amazing ground for imagination, and that's really the biggest muscle you need for anything in the arts. I think it's probably the biggest training I've had.

Josh Cooke

ImaginationTrainingAmazingThink

Salvation cannot be bought with the currency of obedience; it is purchased by the blood of the Son of God. Thinking that we can trade our good works for salvation is like buying a plane ticket and then supposing we own the airline. Or thinking that after paying rent for our home, we now hold title to the entire planet earth.

Dieter F. Uchtdorf

GoodHomeSonGodThinkingEarth

Paris is one of my favorite cities, but Paris during Fashion Week is everything!

Brad Goreski

FashionWeekParisEverythingCities

Never let a day pass that you will have cause to say, I will do better tomorrow.

Brigham Young

DayTomorrowBetterYouSayNever

Death was like love, a romantic escape.

Brigitte Bardot

LoveRomanticDeathEscapeLike

My mother would kill me if I posed nude! My mother raised me with certain standards.

Rihanna

MotherMeStandardsWouldRaised

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