Gerrit Smith Quotes

The only ground on which a neutral State can claim respect at the hands of belligerents is, that, so far as she is concerned, their rights are protected.

Gerrit Smith

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: politician
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: March 6, 1797 - December 28, 1874

Topics

RespectHandsSheRightsGroundFar

He submits to be seen through a microscope, who suffers himself to be caught in a fit of passion.

Johann Kaspar Lavater

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But I will never stop helping and loving people the way Jesus said to.

Michael Jackson

PeopleLovingStopSaidWayNever

Sketch shows change gears so drastically every two minutes. I think sketch shows are for sketch fans; they're not really for everybody.

Robert Ben Garant

ChangeThinkSketchTwoGearsFans

The world is full of people whose notion of a satisfactory future is, in fact, a return to the idealised past.

Robertson Davies

FuturePastPeopleWorldReturn

In my relations with my husband, there was never any deceit... he never said he was going out on business; he would say he was going to a show, and I would say, 'Fine.'

Rose Kennedy

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Seeing my malevolent face in the mirror, my benevolent soul shrinks back.

Mason Cooley

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I loved the myths of ancient Greece and Egypt.

Michelle Paver

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At the age of 62, my father died of cancer - it was much too soon. My mother never remarried or got over it, never even thought of another man.

Monique Roffey

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I was asked a question: 'Would I want to play for Madrid?' It's like anyone asked if they want to change jobs and move to a bigger company.

Luis Suarez

ChangePlayWantQuestionCompany

For the people who ostensibly wish me well or are worried about my immortal soul, I say I take it kindly.

Christopher Hitchens

SoulPeopleMeWishSayTake

Being passed up by teams because of my size made me hungry. I've seen a lot of first-round guys who come in and never really do nothing because they may not appreciate the opportunity because everything has been given to them. I think guys who come from the bottom understand how hard it is, so they appreciate the opportunities more.

Antonio Brown

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Parents learn the uses of power and its limits. They can insist on certain outward behavior but cannot change inner attitudes. They can require obedience but not goodness - and certainly not love.

Philip Yancey

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