Frances Wright Quotes

Surely it is time to examine into the meaning of words and the nature of things, and to arrive at simple facts, not received upon the dictum of learned authorities, but upon attentive personal observation of what is passing around us.

Frances Wright

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: writer
  • Nationality: scottish
  • Birth: September 6, 1795 - December 13, 1852

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In the morning at home, I'm not functioning as an entrepreneur - I completely limit technology and any work-think - I'm functioning as a mom and a wife.

Jennifer Hyman

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I just feel that getting out there physically and protecting New York, putting my arms around everyone and protecting them... to see this happen to our city and our community.

Sigourney Weaver

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I personally believe, as church law sets out, that sanctions are an absolute last resort, particularly penal sanctions of depriving people of the sacraments.

Roger Mahony

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Working through experience is best for me, just being there and trying to get into the mode.

Ludacris

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I used to like to break into other people's houses and sit in their rooms. I found it very comforting to be in someone's empty house.

Jared Leto

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I felt that if I shared the lessons that I learned - both the good ones and the bad ones - that I might make the climb a little less painful for other women.

Dawn Steel

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My good health is due to a soup made of white doves. It is simply wonderful as a tonic.

Chiang Kai-shek

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I realised quite early that by the time I articulate my thoughts into words, I'm on to another thought. And what comes out wasn't what I thought of exactly. So not talking was a better option.

Sushant Singh Rajput

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We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to those who serve or have served in our country's military, as well as to the families of those individuals. Whether protecting our freedoms in foreign fields or making contributions here at home, the value these men and women bring to the American workforce and our way of life is beyond measure.

Sylvia Mathews Burwell

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We put on shows at Golden Gate Park with the Dead and Jefferson Airplane, and the groups were part of the community they emerged out of, not some superstars. We had multiple stages, diversions, communal entertainment. There is something slightly fascistic about sitting in a huge auditorium focusing all the energy on one group far away on stage.

Peter Coyote

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I'm an avid shoe fan. I got my first pair of Louboutins as a birthday gift from Jami Gertz.

Toks Olagundoye

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An ounce of cheerfulness is worth a pound of sadness to serve God with.

Thomas Fuller

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