William Graham Sumner Quotes

Undoubtedly there are, in connection with each of these things, cases of fraud, swindling, and other financial crimes; that is to say, the greed and selfishness of men are perpetual.

William Graham Sumner

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: businessman
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: October 30, 1840 - April 12, 1910

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I work by instinct. You never hear anything new; when you hear advice that makes sense, it's something you already know.

Jerrod Carmichael

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I still take photographs for my own use, personal studies. I do not feel that I can fully express my views through the medium and this is why I have moved towards painting.

John Dyer

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I view myself more as a traditionalist than a conservative. But I like the traditions, so I tend to try to keep them alive. But I'm open to any kind of political thought - I don't care - I have people that I don't agree with, and I have good friends I don't agree with, but for me personally, I'm more comfortable with the traditional stuff.

Roger Ailes

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Any politician in a democracy has to be mindful of public opinion.

Douglas Alexander

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Everything Marilyn does is different from any other woman, strange and exciting, from the way she talks to the way she uses that magnificent torso.

Clark Gable

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'Blind Date' was my lifeline. It was 90 minutes when I could forget about everything, forget about the world.

Cilla Black

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Our settlement of land is without regard to the best use of land.

Arthur Erickson

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I have friends who died being successful bohemians. Today, I see people my age who are gifted but who insisted on staying in this group, and it's beaten them so bad. They have to spend so much time on ego maintenance, they can't get any work done. They'd be very happy to sell out, but there are no buyers, and that hurts.

Aram Saroyan

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I can't grow a mustache. It's pretty sad if I attempt to.

Ashton Kutcher

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The regard one shows economy, is like that we show an old aunt who is to leave us something at last.

William Shenstone

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I don't like to talk about other bands in interviews.

Win Butler

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An intellectual challenge presents itself? I am in bliss. Instantly, it brings forth the notion of triumph.

Philippe Petit

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