Only the wise possess ideas; the greater part of mankind are possessed by themQuote by Samuel Taylor Coleridge about idea
We have long possessed the art of war and the science of war, which have been evolved in the minutest detail.Quote by Fredrik Bajer about war, science, art, magic
A just and reasonable modesty does not only recommend eloquence, but sets off every great talent which a man can be possessed of.Quote by Joseph Addison about modesty, talent, man
Everything that is new or uncommon raises a pleasure in the imagination, because it fills the soul with an agreeable surprise, gratifies its curiosity, and gives it an idea of which it was not before possessed.Quote by Joseph Addison about curiosity, pleasure, imagination, idea, soul
The popularity of that baby-faced boy, who possessed not even the elements of a good actor, was a hallucination in the public mind, and a disgrace to our theatrical history.Quote by Bruce Barton about history, actors, public, mind, good, good luck
The ADMIRAL, or commander in chief of a squadron, being frequently invested with a great charge, on which the fate of a kingdom may depend, ought certainly to be possessed of abilities equal to so important a station and so extensive a command.Quote by William Falconer about ability, destiny, being
We are long before we are convinced that happiness is never to be found, and each believes it possessed by others, to keep alive the hope of obtaining it for himself.Quote by Samuel Johnson about hope, happiness
Anger is the most impotent of passions. It effects nothing it goes about, and hurts the one who is possessed by it more than the one against whom it is directed.Quote by Carl Sandburg about anger, nothing