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mean secret purpose
None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them; such persons covet secrets as a spendthrift covets money, for the purpose of circulation. Charles Caleb Colton
mean men light
Alas! What is man? Whether he be deprived of that light which is from on high, of whether he discard it, a frail and trembling creature; standing on time, that bleak and narrow isthmus between two eternities, he sees nothing but impenetrable darkness on the one hand, and doubt, distrust, and conjecture, still more perplexing, on the other. Most gladly would he take an observation, as to whence he has come, or whither he is going; alas, he has not the means: his telescope is too dim, his compass too wavering, his plummet too short.
mean gossip secret
None are so fond of secrets as those who do not mean to keep them.
mean advice asks
We ask advice but we mean approbation.
mean propriety disciple
Worldly wisdom dictates to her disciples the propriety of dressing somewhat beyond their means, but of living somewhat within them.
mean atheism knaves
He that dies a martyr proves that he was not a knave, but by no means that he was not a fool.
mean men dresses
It is not every man that can afford to wear a shabby coat; and worldly wisdom dictates to her disciples the propriety of dressing somewhat beyond their means, but of living somewhat within them,--for every one, sees how we dress, but none see how we live, except we choose to let them. But the truly great are, by universal suffrage, exempted from these trammels, an may live or dress as they please.
mean love-is effort
Constancy in love is a good thing; but it means nothing, and is nothing, without constancy in every kind of effort. Charles Dickens
mean land consideration
The main consideration with those who, possessing some capital, propose to emigrate as the means of improving their condition, is, the society likely to be found in the land fixed on for their future residence. Charles Sturt
abuse rivals may
Adroit observers will find that some who affect to dislike flattery, may yet be flattered indirectly, by a well seasoned abuse and ridicule of their rivals.
abuse regulation problem
It's one of the biggest problems with the system now. Vague regulations leave the system open to abuse. Chris Asplen
abuse both community confident driving elect force good john power trust
The power here can be a driving force in the community for both good and bad, and so you have to elect someone you can trust to not abuse those powers, and I feel really confident that John is in that category. Terri Jones
abuse contracts potential
The potential for abuse with these contracts is, and has been, a concern.
abuse agency applaud business clean coming consider courageous course extent fiscal forward full hours law managers mean misuse programs public reform resources run system taking urge worked
We applaud the courageous person that made this referral, and congratulate our investigators and fiscal managers that have worked hundreds of hours investigating this case. We mean business when we say we are going to clean up programs and run a tighter ship. We will urge prosecution to the full extent of the law for those who abuse the system and misuse public resources taking them away from those who need them most. This agency is on course to reform its operations; those that are defrauding DSS may want to consider coming forward of their own accord.
abuse high issue school substance
We are a high school of the 21st century, ... Instances of substance abuse are an issue and concern. John Pierce
abuse may soil
Unfortunately, the current format for this lottery program are subject to fraud and abuse and leave our nation exposed to those who may seek to do harm on American soil. Bill Jenkins
abuse suffering slavery
No nation ever yet found any inconvenience from too close an inspection into the conduct of its officers, but many have been brought to ruin and reduced to slavery by suffering gradual impositions and abuses. Edward Livingston
abuse freedom-of-speech denial
Better a thousandfold abuse of free speech than denial of free speech. Charles Bradlaugh
black calling world
If the universe is meaningless, so is the statement that it is so. If this world is a vicious trap, so is its accuser, and the pot is calling the kettle black. Alan Watts
black-and-white periods recreation
Period recreation is very difficult unless you make a black-and-white movie. Alan Parker
black magic mind
Magic is a state of mind. It is often portrayed as very black and gothic, and that is because certain practitioners played that up for a sense of power and prestige. That is a disservice. Magic is very colorful. Of this, I am sure. Alan Moore
black done facts
The writer cannot expect to be excused from the task of reeducation and regeneration that must be done. In fact, he should march right in front. Chinua Achebe
black ships peter
That is the Wasp, yes. But it was captured by Black Stache, and he’s coming for this ship now.” “And how do you know that?” asked Slank. “Did a seagull tell you?” This brought chuckles from the crew. Something like that, thought Peter. Dave Barry
black laughed ifs
If Black Stache laughed, you laughed. If he snarled, you snarled. If he breathed in your direction, you ran for cover.
black-and-white computer fascinated
It was a black and white only computer at the time, but it kept me fascinated. Buffy Sainte-Marie
black taught moments
At this moment, then, the Negroes must begin to do the very thing which they have been taught that they cannot do. Carter G. Woodson
black movement yards
I had formed a black movement, so I would speak for the Trotskyist movement and then walk about a hundred yards to where the black movement was speaking. C. L. R. James