A Quotes
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“At times, said the founder of the Chicago Tribune, Lincoln seemed to reach into the clouds and take out the thunderbolts.”
Source: Lincoln and the Power of the Press: The War for Public Opinion
“At times she's thought of as an ice princess but ice, when exposed to warmth, melts.”
“At times, silence can be a welcoming and hospitable partner when we can let loose, and the flow of time is sending a comforting wave of sound vibrations gently opening the skyline. ("A gap of silence")”
“At times, silence is the most gracious reply.”
Source: The Light in the Heart
“At times some may think that no one cares--but someone always cares! Your Heavenly Father will not leave you to struggle alone, but stands ever ready to help.”
“At times some people use force or fraud to take from others without willful, voluntary consent. Normally, the initiation of force to take life is murder, to take liberty is slavery, and to take property is theft. It is the same whether these actions are done by one person acting alone, by the many acting against a few, or even by officials with fine hats and titles.”
“At times, tears roll down, it's so precious I save it for my God”
“At times the [radio telescope] records exhibited a feature characteristic of interference, occurring some time later than the passage of the two known sources. This intermittent feature was curious, and I recall saying once that we would have to investigate the origin of that interference some day. We joked that it was probably due to the faulty ignition of some farm hand returning from a date.”
“At times the best thing you can do for someone is to refuse to help them.”
“At times the engine stopped, and grown-ups and children climbed out of the carriages with tins to collect water from the engine steam pipes. This was the only drinking water that we had access to, and though it was hot and very rusty, it was the best drink I felt I’d ever had.”
Source: Uncle Hitler: A Child's Traumatic Journey Through Nazi Hell to the Safety of Britain
“At times, the fears that grip you may actually be the result of a supernatural tactic specifically crafted to obstruct your path to genuine freedom. These fears can manifest in various forms, clouding your judgment and holding you back from realizing your true potential. Recognizing this can be the first step toward breaking free and embracing the life you are meant to lead.”
“At times, the fiercest battles are waged through complete silence.”
“At times the mirror increases a thing’s value, at times denies it.”
Source: Invisible Cities
“At times the people who've hurt us cannot give us the bandages to heal ourselves. But through own healing, they can reflect on their actions and self correct; and without us lifting even a finger. It's a strange way how the human dynamics work at times.”
“At times the truth shines so brilliantly that we perceive it as clear as day. Our nature and habit then draw a veil over our perception, and we return to a darkness almost as dense as before. We are like those who, though beholding frequent flashes of lightning, still find themselves in the thickest darkness of the night.”
Source: Guide for the perplexed
“At times the whole sky was ringed in shooting points and puckers of light gathering and falling, pulsing, fading, rhythmical as breathing. All of a piece. As if the sky were a pattern of nerves and our thought and memories traveled across it. As if the sky were one gigantic memory for us all.”
Source: Love Medicine
“At times the whole world seems to be in conspiracy to importune you with emphatic trifles. Friend, client, child, sickness, fear, want, charity, all knock at once at thy closet door and say,—'Come out unto us.' But keep thy state; come not into their confusion. The power men possess to annoy me I give them by a weak curiosity. No man can come near me but through my act.”
Source: The Essays of Ralph Waldo Emerson
“At times the whole world seems to be in conspiracy to importune you with emphatic trifles.”
Source: Essays, Orations and Lectures
“At times the world may seem an unfriendly and sinister place, but believe that there is much more good in it than bad. All you have to do is look hard enough. and what might seem to be a series of unfortunate events may in fact be the first steps of a journey.”
“At times there is nothing so unnatural as nature.”
“At times there's something so precise and mathematically chilling about nationalism.
Build a dam to take away water AWAY from 40 million people. Build a dam to pretend to BRING water to 40 million people. Who are these gods that govern us? Is there no limit to their powers?”
Source: The cost of living
“At times there seems to be a million ideas worth painting. However, there are days when it's a challenge to pull any idea together. On these days I go to my studio, leaf through an art history book, and tell myself that I am part of this great tradition.”
“At times there will be fire; this we can't avoid. But it's up to us to decide whether it will consume or it will purify.”
“At times they don't like you to kick them and they feel you're not allowed to kick them.”
“At times, they (stars) looked like the rubies and emeralds placed for exhibition by the god.”
Source: Spoor of an Indian Horse
“At times things doesn't happen our way. Let it happen the way our life want or god has decided. May be yet to come is the best to come.”
“At times those skills were really hard to do because not only was I having to contend with the camera, but I was having to learn these new skills and the ball was always kind of doing what you didn't want it to do. So it got a little bit frustrating at times but we got there.”
“At times, through the years, I have heard Gil say, and been deeply moved by it, that when he met me he felt as though he were leaving behind a great loneliness: when he saw me he was sure that he had found a true companion.”
Source: Tropical Truth: A Story of Music and Revolution in Brazil
“At times to be silent is to lie. You will win because you have enough brute force. But you will not convince. For to convince you need to persuade. And in order to persuade you would need what you lack: Reason and Right”
“At times to think of one's outer helplessness is good, but to think always of one's inner strength is infinitely better.”
“At times truth may not seem probable.”
“At times truth may not seem probable.
[Fr., Le vrai peut quelquefois n'etre pas vraisemblable.]”
“At times unpopular measures are needed in order to change behaviour.”
“At times we all can be guilty of running from the facts, but surely as the Sun will rise, the facts will be revealed. We can run, but we can never hide forever. Eventually the facts will catch up. It is easier to face them and accept them and thus learn from them and move on.”
“At times we are slaves of sin. Lord, come to free us!”
“At times, we are the bridge that allows another to re-enter the world after a loss. Don't mistake it for more or its beauty may be lost.”
“At times we are thrown suddenly into positions that seem too big for us and for which we have little preparation. The Lord stimulates our growth this way.... The Lord blesses us far beyond our natural ability and experience. However, it has been my experience that he expects us to quickly exert ourselves and acquire the things we need. He gives us a little time to improve our management skills and detailed knowledge so that we don't have to rely upon him for everything. We'll always need inspiration in these areas we couldn't possibly understand without his help.”
“At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable.”
“At times, we can’t contemplate the possible until we’re faced with the improbable.”
Source: Tamesa: A Divided World: Epic Fantasy
“At times, we cannot see the end in the beginning. We just have to tollow where it goes.”
Source: ARMENIA: A Walk To Remember
“At times we feel something is going to pierce the silence we are living in; after a while we realize it's the silence.”
“At times we feel wounded, hurt, disappointed, disgusted, resentful, sick of it all. At other times we feel skeptical, outraged, robbed, beaten. We chafe, hate, overlook. Then again we feel like ignoring, defying and fighting for every right that belongs to us as human beings.”
“At times, we get discouraged or fearful we are not qualified for an experience. Remember, making a difference is not easy. Choose to identify your fears and obstacles and then take the first action step to overcome them. Believe in YOU.”
Source: ARE YOU READY? A GUIDE TO BE THE BEST VERSION OF YOU: A Self-Help Book for Becoming Your Best Self
“At times, we know when people are cheating us, but sadly we've become desensitised to our instincts.”
“At times we may have to burn the bridges behind us so that they do not become the obstacles in front of us.”
“At times, we may perceive ourselves as having various needs when in reality, we lack love.”
Source: Evolution in Divine Love: The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter
“At times we must forgive others even when they don’t deserve it. We forgive them because we deserve it. Free yourself.”
“At times we need to ignore people and move on. Their negativity and criticism can provoke you to build a house next to theirs and keep arguing for the rest of your life.”
Source: Quantraz
“At times, we need to let our choices die, for us to get a better direction in life.”
“At times we relax in our comfort zone, and it takes leadership to recognize this and adjust our mindset.”
Source: A Script for Aspiring Women Leaders: 5 Keys to Success