T Quotes
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“Those who attack the rationale of the game, and not the players, are its most formidable adversaries.”
“Those who attain any excellence, commonly spend life in one pursuit; for excellence is not often gained upon easier terms.”
Source: The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D.: With An Essay on His Life and Genius
“Those who attempt nothing themselves think every thing easily performed, and consider the unsuccessful always as criminal.”
Source: The Rambler: A Periodical Paper, Published in 1750, 1751, 1752
“Those who attempt to conquer hatred by hatred are like warriors who take weapons to overcome others who bear arms. This does not end hatred, but gives it room to grow. But, ancient wisdom has advocated a different timeless strategy to overcome hatred. This eternal wisdom is to meet hatred with non-hatred. The method of trying to conquer hatred through hatred never succeeds in overcoming hatred. But, the method of overcoming hatred through non-hatred is eternally effective. That is why that method is described as eternal wisdom.”
“Those who attempt to evangelize the culture by imitating its forms must beware lest the culture evangelize them.”
“Those who attempt to level never equalize”
“Those who attempts to explain a picture are on the wrong track most of the time.”
“Those who automatically say that the social pathology of the ghetto is due to poverty discrimination and the like cannot explain why such pathology was far less prevalent in the 1950s, when poverty and discrimination were worse. But there were not nearly as many grievance mongers and race hustlers then.”
“Those who avoid the tough choices of life, live a life they never chose.”
“Those who awaken never rest in one place. Like swans, they rise and leave the lake. On the air they rise and fly an invisible course. Their food is knowledge. They live on emptiness. They have seen how to break free. Who can follow them?”
“Those who back the Syrian regime from now on will find themselves in an even more isolated and indefensible minority.”
“Those who barely climb the difficult stairs today will be able to climb the more difficult stairs much easier tomorrow!”
“Those who base their lives on the belief that a loving God is acting in their behalf tend to see problems as opportunities for growth.”
“Those who bear equally the burthens of Government should equally participate of its benefits.”
Source: The Papers of Thomas Jefferson
“Those who beat their swords into plowshares usually end up plowing for those who kept their swords.”
“Those who become drunk with power and have enriched themselves unlawfully while serving, will continue the same path, while they remain in power.”
“Those who become enamoured of the art, without having previously applied to the diligent study of the scientific part of it, may be compared to mariners who put to the sea in a ship without rudder or compass and therefore cannot be certain of arriving at the wished for port.”
Source: A Treatise on Painting:
“Those who become entangled in these false ideas are prevented from perceiving the Integral Oneness.”
“Those who become hyperpolyglots are those who meet two criteria. One, they are exposed to language material. Two, they undertake learning languages as a mission as well as acquiring the personal identity as a language learner.I describe the "neural tribe theory" of hyperpolyglots, arguing that they possess an atypical neurology that is selected by some environments and not others; presumably, there have always been humans walking around with that set of neurological traits or factors, only some of whom actually use those things for languages.”
“Those who become incoculated with the virus of race hatred are more unfortunate than the victim of it. Race hatred is the most malignant poison that can afflict the mind. It freezes up the fount of inspiration and chills the higher faculties of the soul.”
Source: Race Adjustment: Essays on the Negro in America
“Those who become inputs for realizing others objectives are always unsuccessful.”
“Those who become mentally ill often have a history of chronic pain.”
Source: Self-portrait
“Those who beg for daily bread remember God, but once wealth comes, they forget the devil still exists.”
“Those who beg for respect never get it.”
Source: Life Simplified: Quote - Unquote
“Those who begin coercive elimination of dissent soon find themselves exterminating dissenters. Compulsory unification of opinion achieves only the unanimity of the graveyard.”
“Those who begin to exercise regularly and replace white flour, sugar and devitalized foods with live, organic natural foods begin to feel better immediately. Exercise is king, nutrition is queen -- put them together and you've got a kingdom.”
“Those who behave in ways that displease you are sending out their disharmony toward you because that is what they have to give away. Hating them is akin to hating moss for growing on a tree.”
“Those who believe absurdities will commit atrocities.”
“Those who believe, and do deeds of righteousness, and establish regular prayers and regular charity, will have their reward with their Lord: on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.”
“Those who believe and their hearts become calm and contented with the remembrance of Allah...know that it is the remembrance of Allah alone that brings rest to the hearts.
(The Qur'an-surah ar-R'ad;28)”
“Those who believe for a while make only a brief tour in the kingdom, though thereafter they often feel qualified to inform those who know even less about the Church; but the fact is they were really only tourists - not natives who really knew the kingdom's countryside.”
“Those who believe in Bitcoin also believe in cleverness.”
“Those who believe in climate change, as I do, I think it's also fair to say that they are more receptive to confirming evidence than disconfirming evidence. They happen to be right, but their motivations are in play also.”
“those who believe in facts and logic will quickly discover that the United States and its Allies are mainly responsible for this trainwreck. the April 2008 decision to bring Ukraine and Georgia into Nato was destined to lead to conflict with Russia. the Bush administration was the principal architect of that fateful choice, but the Obama, Trump, and Biden administrations have doubled down on that policy at every turn...”
“Those who believe in ghosts always see them.”
“Those who believe in God because their experience of life and the facts of nature prove his existence must have led sheltered lives and closed their hearts to the voice of their brothers' blood.”
“Those who believe in it are the ones who find it”
“Those who believe in nothing are very, very jealous and angry at those who believe in something.”
“Those who believe in our ability do more than stimulate us. They create for us an atmosphere in which it becomes easier to succeed.”
Source: Aphorisms and Reflections: Conduct, Culture and Religion
“Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand.”
Source: If This Isn't Nice What Is? (Much) Expanded Second Edition: The Graduation Speeches and Other Words to Live By
“Those who believe in the “balance of nature” are those who don’t get eaten.”
“Those who believe in the importance of serving others should lead the way by fighting against the temptation we all have, and maybe especially as we age, to close in upon ourselves.”
“Those who believe in the principles of Karma would continue to be law-abiding in every situation, as they know that they can’t escape the laws of Karma. They avoid evil deeds because even if they can avoid punishment in this life—they are sure to suffer for their evil acts in future lives.”
Source: Myths are Real, Reality is a Myth
“Those who believe in their brainpower and find a way to utilize it fully often end up making valuable contributions to the world.”
“Those who believe in their truth -- the only ones whose imprint is retained by the memory of men -- leave the earth behind them strewn with corpses. Religions number in their ledgers more murders than the bloodiest tyrannies account for, and those whom humanity has called divine far surpass the most conscientious murderers in their thirst for slaughter.”
Source: A short history of decay
“Those who believe in this type of thing [Paul the Octopus, who ‘predicted’ the result of World Cup matches] cannot be the leaders of the global nations that aspire, like Iran, to human perfection, basing themselves in the love of all sacred values.”
“Those who believe in true love are the ones who have invented and nurtured false love in their hearts.”
“Those who believe it is immoral to kill animals for any reason, including eating and humane medical experimentation, should reflect on this: While there are strong links between cruelty to animals and cruelty to humans, there are no links between kindness to animals and kindness to humans. Cruelty to animals frequently indicates a tendency toward cruelty to fellow human beings. But kindness to animals does not indicate that a person will be kind to other people. The Nazis, noted for their cruelty to human beings, were also the most pro-animal-rights group prior to the contemporary period. They outlawed experimentation on animals—but performed widespread experiments on human beings. And Hitler was famously affectionate toward his German shepherd, Blondie, while consigning millions of people to hellish misery and agonizing death.”
Source: Still the Best Hope: Why the World Needs American Values to Triumph
“Those who believe patriotism to be the last refuge of the scoundrel have underestimated compassion.”
“Those who believe religion and politics aren't connected don't understand either.”