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A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.

Quote by Oscar Wilde about art, magic, work

I'm often amazed at the way politicians -who spend hours pouring over opinion poll results in a desperate attempt to discover what the public thinks -are certain they know precisly what God's views are on everything

Quote by Simon Hoggart about politics, opinion, public, god

We were by no means naive as to think that these fundamental changes in the historical direction of the post-colonial Nigerian state was going to be painless or yield instant results.

Quote by Ibrahim Babangida about state

I think you will see a lot of strains develop in the political process that will result in violence everywhere in the country - but it's controllable, it's workable and it will lead to a much better future for these people.

Quote by John Abizaid about violence, future, country, people

I think that it is important for people to understand that whether a good-guy or a bad-guy wins a case is less important than what the law is that the case results in.

Quote by Floyd Abrams about law, bad luck, bad, good, good luck, people

His study was a total mess, like the results of an...

His study was a total mess, like the results of an explosion in a public library.

Quote by Douglas Adams about public

The most intellectual of men are moved quite as much by the circumstances which they are used to as by their own will. The active voluntary part of a man is very small, and if it were not economized by a sleepy kind of habit, its results would be...

Quote by Walter Bagehot about circumstances, habits, man

What impresses men is not mind, but the result of mind.

What impresses men is not mind, but the result of mind.

Quote by Walter Bagehot about mind, man

As a result of my study, I came to the conclusion that a...

As a result of my study, I came to the conclusion that a common supreme authority was undesirable.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about authority, common sense

By a great man, however, we mean a man who, because of his spiritual gifts, his character, and other qualities, deserves to be called great and who as a result earns the power to influence others.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about gifts, influence, character, man, power

Informed decision-making comes from a long tradition of...

Informed decision-making comes from a long tradition of guessing and then blaming others for inadequate results.

Quote by Scott Adams about tradition

All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve...

All that a man achieves and all that he fails to achieve is the direct result of his own thoughts.

Quote by James Lane Allen about man

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

Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts...

Work joyfully and peacefully, knowing that right thoughts and right efforts will inevitably bring about right results.

Quote by James Lane Allen about rightness, work

You cannot escape the results of your thoughts. Whatever your present environment may be, you will fall, remain or rise with your thoughts, your vision, your ideal. You will become as small as your controlling desire; as great as your dominant...

Quote by James Lane Allen about aspiration, vision, fall, present, ideal

The California crunch really is the result of not enough...

The California crunch really is the result of not enough power-generating plants and then not enough power to power the power of generating plants.

Quote by George W. Bush about power

In war, events of importance are the result of trivial...

In war, events of importance are the result of trivial causes.

Quote by Iulius Cezar about events, war

Forward, as occasion offers. Never look round to see whether any shall note it... Be satisfied with success in even the smallest matter, and think that even such a result is no trifle.

Quote by Marcus Aurelius

God, our genes, our environment, or some stupid programmer keying in code at an ancient terminal - there's no way free will can ever exist if we as individuals are the result of some external cause.

Quote by Orson Scott about old, god

It is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy. May I ask whether these pleasing attentions proceed from the impulse of the moment, or are they the result of previous study?

Quote by Jane Austen about flattering, happiness, talent, moment

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