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Source: (v. 9) Containing correspondence from the time of resigning his commission as Commander-in-Chief of the Army, to that of his inauguration as president

“I wish that we had much more of the Spirit of Christ and a great deal less self, and less of human opinions. If we err, let it be on the side of mercy rather than on the side of condemnation and harsh dealing.”

Ifs Humans Self Spirit Wish Sides Christ Deals Opinion Mercy Harsh Condemnation

Author:Ellen G. White

“The Soviet Union's propaganda clearly wishes to use public opinion in this country to get the West to reduce its own arms while doing nothing themselves. In this way they would gain nuclear superiority. This is simply not on.”

Way Country Use Wish Opinion Arms Gains Unions West Nuclear Propaganda Soviet Superiority Soviet Union Public Opinion Doing Nothing

Author:James Callaghan

“There are three distinct kind of judges upon all new authors or productions; the first are those who know no rules, but pronounce entirely from their natural taste and feelings; the second are those who know and judge by rules; and the third are those who know, but are above the rules. These last are those you should wish to satisfy. Next to them rate the natural judges; but ever despise those opinions that are formed by the rules.”

Knows Should Writing Firsts Kind Feelings Lasts Three Next Wish Natural Opinion Judging Taste Thirds Rate Productions Despise

Book:The critical opinions of Samuel Johnson

Source: The critical opinions of Samuel Johnson

“I myself am not comfortable with the notion of secularists congregating in groups, except perhaps for defensive purposes: the last thing a secularist should wish to do is to act like a religion, with its rigid hierarchies, its suppression of divergent opinion, and, above all, its ruthless attempts (now mercifully inhibited by laws) to outlaw "heresy" by brute force. Opinions must be changed, one at a time if necessary, but if there are those who wish to persist in religious belief, they should certainly be allowed to do so.”

“Is it not excessively ridiculous to seek the good opinion of those whom you would never wish to be like?”

Wish Opinion Ridiculous

Author:Saint John Chrysostom

“To be longing for this thing to-day and for that thing to-morrow; to change likings for loathings, and to stand wishing and hankering at a venture--how is it possible for any man to be at rest in this fluctuant, wandering humor and opinion?”

Men Wish Opinion Longing Wander Venture Loathing Morrow Hankering

Author:Roger L'Estrange

“If a teacher have any opinion which he wishes to conceal, his pupils will become as fully indoctrinated into that as into any which he publishes.”

Ifs Wish Education Opinion Teacher Publish Pupils

Book:Delphi Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Illustrated)

Source: Delphi Complete Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson (Illustrated)

“There is one characteristic of the present direction of public opinion, peculiarly calculated to make it intolerant of any marked demonstration of individuality. The general average of mankind are not only moderate in intellect, but also moderate in inclinations: they have no tastes or wishes strong enough to incline them to do anything unusual, and they consequently do not understand those who have, and class all such with the wild and intemperate whom they are accustomed to look down upon.”

Source: J. S. Mill: 'On Liberty' and Other Writings

“The Muslims have, as everyone else says, the right to practice their religion and they have the right to construct a mosque at ground zero if they wish. What I am saying, though, is that they should listen to public opinion, they should listen to the deep wounds and anguish that this is causing to so many good people.”

People Ifs Should Wish Opinion Practice Wounds Zero Good People Constructs Anguish Public Opinion Mosques Ground Zero Deep Wounds

Author:Peter King

“The wish to spread those opinions that we hold conducive to our own welfare is so deeply rooted in the English character that few of us can escape its influence.”

Character Wish Opinion Influence Spread Welfare Rooted

Author:Samuel Butler

“In almost every country there are elements of opinion which would welcome such a conclusion because they wish to return to the politics of the balance of power, unrestricted and unregulated armaments, international anarchy, and preparation for war.”

War Country Wish Opinion Return Balance Elements International Conclusion Welcome Preparation Anarchy Armament Balance Of Power

Author:Arthur Henderson

“I wish I were dumber so I could be more certain about my opinions. It looks fun.”

Looks Funny Certain Fun Wish Opinion Doubt Stupidity Dumb Critical Thinking Being Stupid Dumb People

Author:Scott Adams

“To have two Legislative Assemblies in the United Kingdom would, in my opinion, be an intolerable mischief; and I think no sensible man can wish for two within the limits of the present United Kingdom who does not wish the United Kingdom to become two or more nations, entirely separate from each other.”

Thinking Men Doe Two Nations Wish United Opinion Limits Kingdoms Sensible Assembly Mischief United Kingdom

Book:The Public Letters of John Bright

Source: The Public Letters of John Bright

“I don't feel very good about myself. People always leave me. Nobody can stand me for very long. I wish I could cut my tongue out, or take out the part of my brain that has opinions. Or cares. I wish I could be simple. Be quiet, introverted, or shy. I'm half way in between a wallflower at a party and Elvis Presley. People love one or the other. In between is no place to be.”

People Way Feels Long Care Wish Simple Party Brain Half Opinion Cutting Quiet Very Good Tongue Shy Leaving Me Introverted Half Way

Author:Jack White

“My first wish is to be simple in my actions, truthful in my speech, honest in my opinions, and natural in my behavior. In other words, I want to be clean in mind, heart, and body.”

Want Mind Firsts Heart Body Action Wish Natural Simple Opinion Honest Speech Behavior Clean Truthful Mind Heart

Author:Ameen Rihani

“Now, in my opinion, a woman has no business with Power-Power admits no equal, and dismisses friendship for flattery. Besides, it keeps the men at a distance, and that is not always what we wish.”

Men Wish Opinion He Man Equal Distance Flattery

Author:George Edward Moore

“It ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents. Their wishes ought to have great weight with him; their opinion, high respect; their business, unremitted attention.”

Wish Attention Opinion Communication Ought Glory Weight Unions Representatives Closest Constituents Correspondence

Book:A Letter to a Noble Lord and Other Writings

Source: A Letter to a Noble Lord and Other Writings

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