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against ambiguous arises brought charge connect express human ideas indefinite manner men neither perhaps precisely sentiment
The charge of being ambiguous and indefinite may be brought against every human composition, and necessarily arises from the imperfection of language. Perhaps no two men will express the same sentiment in the same manner and by the same words; neither do they connect precisely the same ideas with the same words. Oliver Ellsworth
against although believed change doubted german history knew rest therefore time
I knew German history well, and out of my experiences in the rest of the world I believed to know the German kind; therefore I never doubted that, although for the time being all indications were against it, one day a change would come.
against american-educator curious facts goodness mere number power protect
He has a number of curious facts in illustration of the power of mere goodness to protect against outrage. George Combe
against bold change character fertile fight foundation good government ground improve moral national next politics poverty promote provide society standards strong win within
We have to be bold in our national ambitions. First, we must win the fight against poverty within the next decade. Second, we must improve moral standards in government and society to provide a strong foundation for good governance. Third, we must change the character of our politics to promote fertile ground for reforms. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
against billion clown joke money program proudest record sending spending waste year
One of the things I'm proudest of is, on my record 'That Was the Year that Was' in 1965, I made a joke about spending $20 billion sending some clown to the moon. I was against the manned space program then, and I'm even more against it now, that whole waste of money. Tom Lehrer
against number school taught
I was taught in school that I have to look out for number one. That was against everything that I intuitively felt. Tom Shadyac
against orange seem sitcoms
A lot of stand-up comedy is embarrassing: too many idiots doing it in orange neckties against brick walls. I find most sitcoms embarrassing, too, because they seem so forced. Tracey Ullman
against buy men rap women
I've never been against women. That anti-feminist rap is bogus. I think men should be nice to women, buy them diamonds. Sam Kinison
against aside best clean codes cope danger disasters eliminate floods money ourselves setting
Disasters happen. We still have no way to eliminate earthquakes, wildfires, hurricanes, floods or droughts. We cope as best we can by fortifying ourselves against danger with building codes and levees, and by setting aside money to clean up afterwards. Seth Shostak
against guarantee
Doing what's right is no guarantee against misfortune. William McFee
against fighting free jobs money movement pragmatic restrict simply time
I am not against migration. It is simply pragmatic to restrict migration, while at the same time encouraging integration and fighting discrimination. I support the idea of the free movement of goods, people, money and jobs in Europe. Ayaan Hirsi Ali
against bad censor history run sure weapon
In the long run of history, the censor and the inquisitor have always lost. The only sure weapon against bad ideas is better ideas. Alfred Whitney Griswold
against country government private
Any private security is a joke in a country where you're up against your own government. Bidzina Ivanishvili
against almost constantly drives instinct methods rebelling refined society
The instinct of self-preservation in human society, acting almost subconsciously, as do all drives in the human mind, is rebelling against the constantly refined methods of annihilation and against the destruction of humanity. Bertha von Suttner
against attempted centre fascism force front government moved overthrow popular republican stage
The character and fight against fascism moved centre stage when, in 1936, Franco attempted to overthrow by force the Popular Front Government of Republican Spain.
against anybody larry unless
Let's face it, I'm not winning a fight with anybody - unless it's against someone like Larry David. Benny Blanco
against art artillery built convinced enemies heavy public scene threw
My reputation was built on hostility. I had no friends and some very virulent enemies in the old-guard art scene when I began. They threw their heavy artillery against me. They were convinced I was perverting the public taste.
against attempt banging failure tried until wall
You always want to try, in everything you do, to attempt something you've never tried before, and the only way to succeed at that is through failure, and the only way to succeed through failure is just banging your head against the wall over and over until you get to that interesting thing on the other side. Beau Willimon
against both concert expose morning odds press setting simply uncover wake work
The press don't wake up in the morning simply to be a mouthpiece for pols - they're out to uncover and expose news. That often is at odds with what politicians are setting out to do - it's both symbiotic and antagonistic. They need each other, they work in concert with one another, they work against one another.
against allow capable feeling good human interested life pursuing push roles work
I'm interested in pursuing roles that allow me to push against my own walls, my own constraints as a human being, and to find out where I'm capable of going. In real life, I'm not very good at feeling emotions, so I like to do it through my work. Tom Cullen
against people
People who vote against this today are voting against me and I will not forget. Ted Stevens
against best competing court definitely hard locker room
It's always hard to find the best friends in the locker room because we are all competing against each other - but the real friends you are going to definitely find off the court because we are competitors in between. Tomas Berdych
against growing hitters number pitchers type
I think there's a growing number of pitchers who want to have a plan going into a game about how they're going to go after that lineup. I'd say 75 percent want to have an idea, and they plan their attack. I know that 75 percent of hitters do not have that same type of plan against a pitcher. Tony La Russa
against chance convince football goes lack liverpool money respect stand supporters
No money in this world could convince me to play for Liverpool. That's not a lack of respect for Liverpool supporters or the football club. It's respect for the Everton supporters. You just can't do that. It goes against everything that I stand for. No chance.
against biggest exciting literally people pit ultimately wits
Being able to pit your wits against literally hundreds of other people is really exciting and ultimately the biggest single challenge for a poker player.
against became certain morbid obama run sort
In a crazy world where he would get nominated, I'd like to see Obama run against Herman Cain. That would be fantastic. If Herman Cain became president, there'd be a certain sort of morbid curiosity for me. Tim Heidecker
against bill debate district feeling folks healthcare percent reflect thoroughly upwards
The debate on healthcare was not done like most of our conferences are done - meaning it was not all on television. There was this procedural feeling that the bill wasn't done thoroughly and didn't reflect peoples' wishes. It's not coincidence that upwards of 60 percent of folks in my district are against it.
against determined government people power stand
Once people sense their own power, no authoritarian government can stand against the people who are determined to be free. Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj
against balance crime easy feels forests free gauge litter newspapers noxious paper public represents sum words
It feels like an easy sum to gauge the balance between forests and, say, the proliferating free newspapers that litter our public transport. This noxious combination of words and paper represents a clear-cut crime against the biosphere. Tristram Stuart
against breakdown feelings fellow man particular population trust victimized violence wants
When there is deliberate, intentional violence by man against man, very particular feelings are generated, ... The victimized population wants revenge. There's a breakdown of trust in your fellow man.
against britain charged great independence people states united war
When the people of the United States commenced their war for independence against Great Britain, the friends of Britain charged them with ingratitude.
against file government order petition tackle
We want the government to file a petition against the order to tackle the problem.
against coming games good lose losses road three top tough week
We want to be the top seed. Manatee has three losses in the district, but they could lose again. We have a very tough week coming up -- three games on the road all against good teams. If we play well, we'll have a chance.