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reflection men imperfection
It seems certain, that though a man, in a flush of humour, after intense reflection on the many contradictions and imperfections of human reason, may entirely renounce all belief and opinion, it is impossible for him to persevere in this total scepticism, or make it appear in his conduct for a few hours. David Hume
reflection littles rooms
Eloquence, when in its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection.
reflection understanding desire
Eloquence, at its highest pitch, leaves little room for reason or reflection, but addresses itself entirely to the desires and affections, captivating the willing hearers, and subduing their understanding.
reflection two shooting
Influences come from everywhere but when you are actually shooting you work primarily by instinct. But what is instinct? It is a lifetime accumulation of influence: experience, knowledge, seeing and hearing. There is little time for reflection in taking a photograph. All your experiences come to a peak and you work on two levels: conscious and unconscious. Arnold Newman
reflection looks looking-good
Good looks are not something you earn. But as you get older, how you look is a reflection of the life youve led. Diana Quick
reflection earthquakes ideas
A bad earthquake at once destroys the oldest associations: the world, the very emblem of all that is solid, has moved beneath our feet like a crust over a fluid; one second of time has conveyed to the mind a strange idea of insecurity, which hours of reflection would never have created. Charles Darwin
reflection thinking imagination
Our imagination so magnifies this present existence, by the power of continual reflection on it, and so attenuates eternity, by not thinking of it at all, that we reduce an eternity to nothingness, and expand a mere nothing to an eternity; and this habit is so inveterately rooted in us that all the force of reason cannot induce us to lay it aside. Blaise Pascal
reflection law moral
The best laws cannot make a constitution work in spite of morals; morals can turn the worst laws to advantage. That is a commonplace truth, but one to which my studies are always bringing me back. It is the central point in my conception. I see it at the end of all my reflections. Alexis de Tocqueville
reflection desire conversation
She was not often invited to join in the conversation of the others, nor did she desire it. Her own thoughts and reflections were habitually her best companions. Jane Austen
thinking diversity important
I think anything which promotes heterogeneity on the Internet promotes stability. Diversity in services, service providers, and separating the layers of the networking stack are all important. David Ulevitch
thinking trying adults
You can't be trying to be funny. As an adult actor, sometimes I'll muddle it up by over-thinking things. David Walton
thinking comedy humour
I don't think comedy is necessarily an attack. It's finding humour in life. I don't think if you're making a joke about something you're automatically demeaning it. David Walliams
thinking names unfortunate
I know somebody from university who's called Phil Collins and I think there's something terribly unfortunate about sharing a name With somebody who either is famous or becomes famous.
thinking funny-things trying
We sit in a room for months trying to think of funny things.
thinking sugar evening
It was very exciting to see Alan Sugar, so I think I've peaked with excitement for the evening, because I'm a massive Apprentice fan.
thinking people able
I think all those rules are boring. About what people can and can't wear. Surely everyone should be able to wear whatever they like?
thinking water people
Sometimes you meet people who can't swim. And I always think: 'Oh my God, that's extraordinary.' For me, it's always been a treat I just feel really happy in the water.
thinking different electorate
I think dealing with the U.S. Senate is very different from dealing with the electorate. David Remnick
people way wonderful
Teasing was big in my family, and there is a wonderful way to tease and make people feel more loved.
people satire social
Social satire has been around since people have been around.
people pot compelled
People say 'Why do you make pots?' Because I'm compelled to - life isn't right without it. David Roberts
people parent important
When you have a lot of resources, the most important thing is to have had good parents and to have been brought up by people who gave one the proper values. David Rockefeller
people tire hoot
People can be a hoot on the set, but if they're not good to work with, that tires very quickly. David Hyde Pierce
people great-respect
I am not an anti-Semite! I have a great respect for the Jewish people. David Icke
people freedom-of-speech magazines
And why do we, who say we oppose tyranny and demand freedom of speech, allow people to go to prison and be vilified, and magazines to be closed down on the spot, for suggesting another version of history.
people today way
Dogmas take endless forms, and when you can persuade different people to hold opposing dogmas, the manipulation of conflict and control through "divide and rule" becomes easy. It is happening today in the same way - more so, in fact - as it has throughout human history.
people awakening awareness
We talk about people being narrow-minded when they have a limited sense of possibility. Well, that's exactly what they are. They are narrow-frequencied, if you like. When we talk about people awakening, it's awakening to a greater range of possibilities, of awareness and frequencies.