Refrain Quotations

I have lived so long among people who do not understand me, been so long accustomed to refrain and disguise myself for fear of being laughed at, that I have grown as difficult to come at as a snail in a shell; and what is worse, I cannot come out of my shell when I wish it.

In Bonn, where I studied for a year, I changed from classical to Romance philology, taught there by its great founder, F. Diez, and at the beginning of 1852, I received the doctorate for a dissertation on the refrain in Provencal poetry.

I am a very shy person who is just close to himself. So I would refrain from talking about my personal life.

While no Muslim worthy of his name would lose his respect for God, the Prophet Muhammad, and other symbols of Islam, he might well refrain from using legal prosecution or violent reaction to those who do not show the same respect. My basis for this claim is nothing other than the holiest source of Islam, the Quran.

We must not demonstrate any arrogance, and we must refrain from any irrational or undemocratic behavior.

When I'm forced by circumstances to be in a crowd of prisoners, it's all I can do to refrain from attack.

It's not good if owners of sports teams are talking to sports journalists, bypassing the manager. That goes in the wrong direction wherever it happens. Therefore, I'll refrain from doing this at all.

So far, I've never missed a deadline for a term paper, a review, a manuscript. I perform the mumbo-jumbo of voting with belief in my heart, I've not yet won even a jaywalking ticket, and unlike my father, whom I fault in this respect, I refrain from opting out of jury duty; instead, they mostly kick me out.

Child! Do not throw this book about; refrain from the unholy pleasure of cutting all the pictures out.

To refrain from imitation is the best revenge.

Never forget, the real secret of giving advice is this: Once you've given it, don't concern yourself with whether it is followed or not, and refrain from saying 'I told you so.'

We strongly urge Senators from both the Democratic and Republican Party to pass AB 1207 and then for Governor Schwarzenegger to sign it into law. Voters have the right to know whether candidates are willing to agree to refrain from using bias and prejudice as part of their election strategy or whether they intend to resort to the worst kind of election tactics. This legislation will ensure that voters know whether a particular candidate's moral values include running a morally ethical campaign.

We've answered that request by saying it would take us more than a week to put our surveillance equipment in place, asked them to refrain from removing any of the seals that would enable us to make sure the equipment hasn't been touched.

I lack what the English call character, by which they mean the power to refrain.

We've reiterated the view that Taiwan needs to refrain from taking actions which can be seen as unilateral efforts to change the status quo.

One should refrain from bad actions and engage in good deeds.

My delegation cannot refrain from speaking on this question-we who have such an intimate knowledge of boxcars and of deportations to unknown destinations that we cannot be silent.

My family celebrates both the navratras that come twice in a year. We also refrain from eating meat. I just enjoy that people come home, savour the variety of snacks and participate in our puja during this time.

On some aspects of this question, our opinions coincide, but there are many complicated issues which still remain to be worked out together, ... Our opinion (is) that all sides should refrain from any action which would further complicate the situation and further complicate the work that we are trying to carry out together.

To Err is human; to refrain from laughing, humane.

I think we should refrain from further comment.

It is better for France to use its position to solve the issue, complicating the situation is easy, but diplomats should refrain from harsh comments.

Our hope is that those who support the animal liberation cause will see that criminal actions bring serious consequences, and will refrain from further assaults.

Out of respect for our client, Mr. Cummings, we try to refrain from any comment on this situation. That being said, I will say that I disagree with that characterization. That offer was not made,

Refrain from entering a profession where you are selling your time; as you will never receive fair value in return.

Refrain from asking what is going to happen tomorrow, and everyday that fortune grants you, count as gain.

Refrain at all times from such Foods as cannot be procured without violence and oppression.

Our policy remains to refrain from comment on rumor or speculation. Herm Edwards is under contract with the New York Jets.

I strongly appeal to our people and my supporters to exercise sobriety and calm and to refrain from any act of violence in whatever protest action they seek to undertake against the present administration,

We hope the Taiwan authorities will adopt a prudent and wise attitude (toward the Dalai Lama), and refrain from any actions that are detrimental to the unification of the motherland and to ethnic unity,

We'll refrain from commenting on General Edmondson's tactics.

Thus saith the LORD; Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears: for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the LORD; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.

We are jointly calling on both countries to refrain from further testing and to sign up unconditionally to the Non-Proliferation Treaty and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty,

The Danish government urges all leaders, political and religious, in the countries concerned to call on their populations to remain calm and refrain from violence.

The fact that former President Joseph Estrada was taking the witness stand is a clear proof that due process has been strictly observed in his case. We call on all the sectors concerned to refrain from speculating as to the outcome of the trial and just let justice take its inexorable course.

What is the good way? It is the path that reflects on how it may avoid killing any living creature. Refrain from taking precious life from any living being, even to save your own life.

If a young writer can refrain from writing, he shouldn’t hesitate to do so.

We're just asking that when you do come home, don't turn on the air conditioner, don't use your dish washer during the 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. period. Try to refrain from washing clothes during that period.

We urge all countries in the region to respect the territorial integrity of the Congo, refrain from becoming involved in the conflict and respect international law.

We should make efforts to acquire right knowledge and refrain from violence.

It is possible to have words come to your mind, and still refrain from speaking them aloud.

There are a billion songs that I've heard and said, 'I don't even care to have an opinion about it,' but if I have to hear a snippet of the refrain of 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' once, it'll get stuck in my head, and that drives me crazy.

We will never abdicate the security of the United States to a foreign country or refrain from taking action when appropriate. But we cannot ignore the reality that cooperative counterterrorism activities are a key to our national defense.

Expectations are that the Fed is going to do nothing and refrain from raising rates and maintain an inflation risk bias,

While we are disappointed in Jason's lack of judgment and self-control, we will refrain from further comment out of respect to the judicial system.

The opening salvo of Commander-in-Chief is a guilt trip for all those Americans who thought an unelected (and then-unelectable) feminist extremist should refrain from imposing her will upon the nation.

We will also make the point that all protests and demonstrations need to be peaceful, legal; all parties should refrain from violence.

We will urge the government of Azerbaijan to take immediate investigations into these irregularities and fraud, consistent with Azerbaijan's laws, institutions and election legislation. We will also make the point that all protests and demonstrations need to be peaceful, legal. All parties should refrain from violence.

We try to refrain from making value judgments -- what the motive is. But the fact is that (Wal-Mart was) there with trailer trucks being turned away. Amazing, isn't it?

We should always refrain from speaking harsh words that inflict pain. Our speech should be such that it gives joy to others.

Courses on historical methodology are not worth the time that they take up. I shall never give one myself, and I have observed that many of my colleagues who do give such courses refrain from exemplifying their methods by writing anything.

An investigation continues but at this point there is no evidence of improper acts by any specific individual or slate of candidates. I urge all parties to the election process to refrain from accusations against other candidates.

Employees, medical staff, volunteers and visitors who use tobacco are not required to quit, but only refrain from using tobacco products while on the hospital campus. However, if people do want to quit we will have support programs in place to help them.

Euro weakness could be more powerful than renewed dollar strength because sovereigns could refrain from divesting some of their U.S. dollar holdings.

I've been fascinated over the years by the way refrains work. Think, say, of the refrains in Yeats' ballads. Ideally, each time the refrain comes back in a poem, it is both the same and different. It works by counterpoint and reiteration. It accrues meaning.

The secretary general has asked the Iranian government to exercise patience and refrain from steps which may lead to increased tension in this matter.

The Secretary-General appeals for calm and calls on all Sudanese to refrain from actions which may lead to tension during this time of mourning.

The tests do nothing to enhance Pakistan's security environment. They further escalate tension and heighten concerns about an arms race in South Asia.... In carrying out these further tests, Pakistan has acted in flagrant disregard of international opinion.... The international community is united in its insistence that Pakistan should refrain from further tests.

Sometimes, you must refrain from doing things you want so bad.

A pretty girl is like a melody That haunts you night and day Just like the strain Of a haunting refrain She'll start upon A marathon And run around your brain

As are your thoughts so will be your actions. One should therefore refrain from listening to anything that is bad and negative lest his mind should not gets polluted.

As one who is facing an FTC issue, I will refrain from comment,

This child's getting old,' he muttered with stark regularity, an old-timey refrain that mountainmen used to utter when their trailblazing days were over,

It's mainly concerns about economic weakness all over the globe and what it will do to the U.S.. The common refrain has been that the Asian crisis shouldn't have a big impact on the U.S. economy. Now with Russia's problems, people are reassessing that belief.

It's provocative. We've asked both the Israelis and the Palestinians to refrain from provocative acts. That's why we are questioning ... why they would approve a wide range of settlement activity that includes construction of additional housing structures and infrastructure.

The attorney general's repeated refrain was, 'Trust us' - we have all the necessary checks and balances within NSA and the Justice Department.

tactical change whereby they (militants) refrain from activity in Gaza and intensify activity in the West Bank.

Symantec recommends that users apply the updates as quickly as possible and refrain from opening unknown attachments or clicking on suspicious links that arrive via e-mail or instant messages,

exercise sobriety and calm and to refrain from any act of violence.

The insistence of the Danish government to refrain from apologizing and its refusal to punish the criminals and take action to prevent this crime from being repeated... shows that the notions of freedom of speech have no roots, especially when it comes to Muslims.

The Fed may pause ... but I think that would be a mistake. With the economy advancing at such a torrid pace, the Fed can afford to err on the side of overdoing it. ... The mistake would be to refrain from combating inflation pressures.

In the current circumstances at least, the U.S. should refrain from saying or doing anything that may fan the flames of Lee Teng-hui and the Taiwan authorities' independence efforts,

I pledge to ... refrain from name-calling or the questioning of character. Harsh words often lead to headlines, but walking this path is not a victimless crime. This great House pays the price.

I pledge to ... refrain from name-calling or the questioning of character, ... Harsh words often lead to headlines, but walking this path is not a victimless crime. This great House pays the price.

In the past, we have urged the EC (European Commission) to refrain from re-imposing sanctions, and we will continue those efforts.

Because the trial has begun the judge has asked both sides to refrain from making any public comments about the case at this time.

Good work done with bad intentions inevitably leads to failure. That is why one should refrain from evil tendencies.

Really now: If you can't get me my newspaper on time, how can you expect me to refrain from killing people?

The good refrain from sin from the pure love of virtue.

I call on all parties to accept the verdict of the ballot box and to refrain from rhetoric which may fuel division in Ukraine.

I believe he is temperamentally and intellectually inclined to stick to the facts and the law in cases that will come before him on the high court, and that he will refrain from attempting to legislate from the bench,

He admonished reporters to refrain from long questions and -- amid concern that he is overreaching on his own powers -- joked that he had signed an executive order to ban them. I sensed kind of a latent indignation in him.

What is most important is to cease legislating for all lives what is liveable only for some, and similarly, to refrain from proscribing for all lives what is unlivable for some.

That, Senators, is what a favour from gangs amounts to. They refrain from murdering someone; then they boast that they have spared him!

The public is increasingly disgusted with a steady diet of defamation, and prepared to reward those who refrain from it.

I cannot refrain from saying that women must come to recognize there is some function of womanhood other than being a child-bearing machine.

Generosity knows how to count, but refrains.

On the set of Besharam I had to refrain from smoking, out of respect for my parents

The key for understanding transmission across the landscape is the bucks. We really need the males, so if people can refrain from shooting them it will help us continue an important study aimed at understanding how deer behavior affects the transmission of this disease.

The good conscience of the wicked rest on all the villainies they refrain form committing.

Who will in time present pleasure refrain, shall in time to come the more pleasure obtain.

We always build on the past; the past always tries to stop us.

Freedom is about stopping the past.

...William wondered why he always disliked people who said 'no offense meant.' Maybe it was because they found it easier to to say 'no offense meant' than actually to refrain from giving offense.

I plead with you to have the courage to refrain from judging and criticizing those around you, as well as the courage to make certain that everyone is included and feels loved and valued.

The Verse-Refrain form starts with a context before the topic that the Refrain is talking about happens.

One should refrain from contempt for the baser specimens of humanity, for whom liberation amounts to shaving the heads of women who have slept with Germans.

If a Man casually exceeds, let him fast the next Meal, and all may be well again, provided it be not too often done; as if he exceed at Dinner, let him refrain a Supper, &c.

It has always been my rule never to smoke when asleep, and never to refrain when awake

To refrain from evil and from strong drink and to be always, steadfast in virtue; this is the good luck.