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Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is...

Affairs are easier of entrance than of exit; and it is but common prudence to see our way out before we venture in.

Quote by Aesop about love, prudence, common sense

The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they carry, is a matter of considerable importance, particularly in military affairs.

Quote by Charles Babbage about animals, man

The humanitarian would, of course, have us meddle in...

The humanitarian would, of course, have us meddle in foreign affairs as part of his program of world service.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about world

There are in most states one or two ministers of war, one...

There are in most states one or two ministers of war, one of whom is the minister of naval affairs.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about war

Great love affairs start with Champagne and end with tisane.

Great love affairs start with Champagne and end with tisane.

Quote by Honoré de Balzac about end, love

In all human affairs there are efforts and there are...

In all human affairs there are efforts and there are results, and the strength of the effort is the measure of the result.

Quote by James Lane Allen about measure, human imperfections

It is a remarkable comment on our affairs that the former prime minister of a great sovereign state should thus be received as an honorary citizen of another.

Quote by Winston Churchill about state

I believe God is managing affairs and that He doesn't need any advice from me. With God in charge, I believe everything will work out for the best in the end. So what is there to worry about.

Quote by Henry Ford about worry, advice, god, need, end, work

Those nations have a very great responsibility at this juncture of the world's affairs, for by throwing their joint weight into the scales of history on the right side, they may tip the balance decisively in favour of peace.

Quote by Arthur Henderson about nation, peace, history, rightness, world

I have a new management team. I have my own office now. I...

I have a new management team. I have my own office now. I kind of run my own affairs.

Quote by Elton John

If you know someone who tortures animals and wets the...

If you know someone who tortures animals and wets the bed, he is either a serial killer or he works for Internal Affairs.

Quote by Edward A. Murphy about police, animals

God says he will never be satisfied with the infidels. In terms of worldly affairs, America is very strong, even if it were twice as strong or twice that, it could not be strong enough to defeat us. We are confident that no one can harm us if God...

Quote by Mohammed Omar about god, defeat

There are nearly 200 countries and a population of over 6 billion in today's world. International affairs should be addressed by all countries through consultations rather than monopolised by a few powers.

Quote by Li Peng about country, world

A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of...

A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage.

Quote by Ambrose Bierce about politics, conduct, public

If I place love above everything, it is because for me it...

If I place love above everything, it is because for me it is the most desperate, the most despairing state of affairs imaginable.

Quote by André Breton about wish, state, love

Comedy makes the subversion of the existing state of...

Comedy makes the subversion of the existing state of affairs possible.

Quote by Dario Fo about comedy, state

Peace. In international affairs, a period of cheating...

Peace. In international affairs, a period of cheating between two periods of fighting.

Quote by Ambrose Bierce about peace, cheating

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