I Quotes
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“If the people fail to vote, a government will be developed which is not their government... The whole system of American Government rests on the ballot box. Unless citizens perform their duties there, such a system of government is doomed to failure.”
“If the people have no bread, let them eat cake.”
“If the people in a relationship were able to get rid of this torment within and replace it with happiness, love, and a sense of well-being, they would never think to hurt another human being. They would be filled with an understanding of others and an appreciation of others and have an ability to reconcile differences without any violence whatsoever, to reconcile differences in a very loving way, a very happy way.”
“If the people in Europe are SOOOOOO smart, how come so many of them can't seem to locate the deodorant, huh?”
“If the people in the audience are talking, you're being ignored. If the people are gazing at you, you've got something they want to hear.”
“If the people lose control of the arteries of trade and the natural sources of mechanical power, the nationalization of all industry should soon be expected. Our forefathers were alert to resist all encroachments upon their rights. If we wish to maintain our rights, we can do no less.”
“If the people of America do not rise up, take ownership of our country, we're going to lose it forever.”
“If the people of any nation depend on the mercy of their officials and employees, and whose leaders are prone of the conspiracy, those people should face and stop such ones, or they should bear and keep silent at the destruction of their destiny.”
“If the people of Comic-Con ruled the world...then tomorrow would be invented every day.”
“If the people of Europe had known as much of astronomy and geology when the bible was introduced among them, as they do now, there never could have been one believer in the doctrine of inspiration. If the writers of the various parts of the bible had known as much about the sciences as is now known by every intelligent man, the book never could have been written. It was produced by ignorance, and has been believed and defended by its author. It has lost power in the proportion that man has gained knowledge. A few years ago, this book was appealed to in the settlement of all scientific questions; but now, even the clergy confess that in such matters, it has ceased to speak with the voice of authority. For the establishment of facts, the word of man is now considered far better than the word of God. In the world of science, Jehovah was superseded by Copernicus, Galileo, and Kepler. All that God told Moses, admitting the entire account to be true, is dust and ashes compared to the discoveries of Descartes, Laplace, and Humboldt. In matters of fact, the bible has ceased to be regarded as a standard. Science has succeeded in breaking the chains of theology. A few years ago, Science endeavored to show that it was not inconsistent with the bible. The tables have been turned, and now, Religion is endeavoring to prove that the bible is not inconsistent with Science. The standard has been changed.”
Source: Some Mistakes of Moses
“If the people of God were to transform the world through fascination, these amazing teachings had to work at the center of these peculiar people. Then we can look into the eyes of a centurion and see not a beast but a child of God, and then walk with that child a couple of miles. Look into the eys of tax collectors as they sue you in court; see their poverty and give them your coat. Look in to the eys of the ones who are hardest for you to like, and see the One you love. For God loves good and bad people.”
Source: Jesus for President
“If the people of New Zealand want to be part of our world, I believe they should hop off their islands, and push 'em closer.”
“If the people of Old Earth, our ancestors and their descendants today who remain, could keep building, could keep trying, how can we do less? We are their children, and while we bought to the stars with us all the faults and the problems and the flaws of the past, we also bought the good things, the determination, and the willingness to help others, and the imagination to build things greater then every shortcoming humanity has ever known.”
Source: Steadfast
“If the people of Sheffield could only receive a tenth part of what their knives sell for by retail in America, Sheffield might pave its streets with silver.”
Source: Rural Rides: In the Counties of Surrey ... [etc.] in the Years 1821, 1822, 1823, 1825, 1826, 1829, 1830 and 1832, with Economical and Political Observations Relative to Matters Applicable To, and Illustrated By, the State of Those Counties Respectively
“If the people of the Middle East are not sure what democracy means, let them look to Israel.”
“If the people of this religion [Islam] are asked about the proof for the soundness of their religion, they flare up, get angry and spill the blood of whoever confronts them with this question. They forbid rational speculation, and strive to kill their adversaries. This is why truth became thoroughly silenced and concealed.”
“If the people of this religion are asked about the proof for the soundness of their religion, they flare up, get angry and spill the blood of whoever confronts them with this question. They forbid rational speculation, and strive to kill their adversaries. This is why truth became thoroughly silenced and concealed.”
“If the people raise a great howl against my barbarity and cruelty, I will answer that war is war, and not popularity seeking.”
Source: Supplemental report of the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War: in two volumes ; supplemental to Senate report no. 142, 38th Congress, 2d session
“If the people really knew [the truth] the war would be stopped tomorrow. But of course they don't know and can't know.”
“If the people resolve and carry out this programme of boycott and Swadeshi, they would not have to wait for Swaraj even for a year.”
“If the people reveal God , He will change the heart of the king of that country”
“If the people should elect, they will never fail to prefer some man of distinguished character, or services; some man, if he might so speak of continental reputation.”
“If the people speak and the king doesn't listen, there is something wrong with the king. If the kings acts precipitously and the people say nothing, something is wrong with the people.”
“If the people that believed the moon landing was staged on a movie lot had access to unlimited money from large carbon polluters or some other special interest who wanted to confuse people into thinking that the moon landing didn't take place, I'm sure we'd have a robust debate about it right now.”
“If the people wanted my head I would bow without demur. If I had lost the confidence or respect of the people I would not want to live. The tragedy of the drama is that the very opposite is true.”
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them.”
“If the people we love are stolen from us, the way to have them live on is to never stop loving them. Buildings burn, people die, but real love is forever.”
“If the people were a little more ignorant, astrology would flourish - if a little more enlightened, religion would perish.”
Source: The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll
“If the people were to ever find out what we have done, we would be chased down the streets and lynched.”
“If the people who hurt us have anger or desperation within them then they suffer. When you see that someone suffers, you might be motivated by a desire to help him not to suffer anymore.”
“If the people who were supposed to protect you played so fast and loose with your life… then how did you survive? Not by trusting them, that was for sure. And if you couldn’t trust them, who could you trust? All bets were off.”
Source: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
“If the people whom you naturally turn to for care and protection reject you, you learn to shut down and to ignore how you feel.”
Source: Body Keeps The Score
“If the people would but analyze the human equation of a prison they might better account for the crimes that are visited upon them in cities, towns, and hamlets, ofttimes by men who graduated with an education and equipment for just that sort of retributive service from some penal institution.”
“If the peoples of the past had a glimpse of you,
They would have abandoned their goddesses and worshipped you,
They would have sculpted your form as the goddess of love,
Erecting your temples high above!”
Source: The Illustrious Garden
“If the perfect Son of God is unattractive to you, then obviously you are an unattractive person.”
“If the perpetrators of the World Trade Center plane crashes had a nuclear weapon, there's no doubt in my mind but that they would've detonated it in New York.”
“If the perpetual oscillation of nations between anarchy and despotism is to be replaced by the steady march of self-restraining freedom, it will be because men will gradually bring themselves to deal with political, as they now deal with scientific questions.”
Source: Huxley's Autobiography and Essays
“If the person at the wheel refuses to ask for directions, it is time for a new driver.”
“If the person laughs well, they are a good person.”
“If the person or artist doesn't touch it, and if the camera stays relatively far away from it, it doesn't really have to be real.”
“If the person that I trust the least is the one by which I set the standard for everyone else, I had better learn to trust myself more.”
“If the person who can effectively sanction ill-conceived wars can play the electric guitar, which is a symbol of rebellion, then that whole worldview becomes confused.”
“If the person who runs a company has a belief system and everything he does stays fairly truly to that system, it will attract like-minded people who buy into it and then keeps selling itself in concentric circles.”
“If the person who says they love you is unwilling to sacrifice for you it ain't love.”
Source: Tweet Inspiration: Faith in 140 Characters (or Less)
“If the person you are talking to doesn't appear to be listening, be patient. It may simply be that he has a small piece of fluff in his ear.”
“If the person you are trying to diagnose politically is some sort of intellectual, the chances are two to one he is a Democrat.”
“If the person you delegated to does the job twice as well as you would have done it, consider yourself a leader.”
“If the person you're talking with continues to press you for more or can't seem to accept your answer, then you are being harassed. I know that sounds hard for people-pleasers to accept, but it's true. No means no.”
“If the personal freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution inhibit the government's ability to govern the people, we should look to limit those guarantees.”
“If the Pharaoh had been truly a god, he would not be shaken by the so-called magic of Moses.”
Source: Samatya - An Egyptian Woman Among the Children of Israel