Horace Quotes, Writing Quotes, Foundation Quotes

Knowledge is the foundation and source of good writing. [Lat., Scibendi recte sapere est et principium et fons.]

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Wit is a pleasure-giving thing, largely because it eludes reason; but in the apprehension of an absurdity through the working of the comic spirit there is a foundation of reason, and an impetus to human companionship.

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Time is not an empirical concept. For neither co-existence nor succession would be perceived by us, if the representation of time did not exist as a foundation a priori.

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Above all, one hideous figure grew as familiar as if it had been before the general gaze from the foundations of the world - the figure of the sharp female called La Guillotine. It was the popular theme for jests; it was the best cure for headache, it infallibly prevented hair from turning gray, it imparted a peculiar delicacy to the complexion, it was the National Razor which shaved close: who kissed La Guillotine looked through the little window and sneezed into the sack.

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The property which every man has in his own labour, as it is the original foundation of all other property, so it is the most sacred and inviolable.

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There is no sure foundation set on blood, No certain life achieved by others' death.

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Land: A part of the earth's surface, considered as property. The theory that land is property subject to private ownership and control is the foundation of modern society, and is eminently worthy of the superstructure.

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The first foundation for the creation of authority is always provided by popularity.

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It is in the interests of all of us - the United States, China and the rest of the world - to make sure that the rules of the road are upheld. These rules and norms are part of the foundation of regional stability, and they have allowed nations across the region, including China, to grow and prosper.

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Build your empire on the firm foundation of the fundamentals.

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Happiness can be built only on virtue, and must of necessity have truth for its foundation.

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I think the foundation of everything in my life is wonder.

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The foundation of justice is good faith.

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You are right in speaking of the moral foundations of science, but you cannot turn around and speak of the scientific foundations of morality.

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The content of scientific theory itself offers no moral foundation for the personal conduct of life.

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For first of all we must prepare a Natural and Experimental History, sufficient and good; and this is the foundation of all; for we are not to imagine or suppose, but to discover, what nature does or may be made to do.

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Hindu-Muslim unity, khaddar and removal of untouchability are to me the foundation of Swaraj.

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Do you wish to be great? Then begin by being little. Do you desire to construct a vast and lofty fabric? Think first about the foundations of humility. The higher your structure is to be, the deeper must be its foundation. Modest humility is beauty's crown.

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I must remark that what I mean by our religion working upon the nations outside of India comprises only the principles, the background, the foundation upon which that religion is built.

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The foundation of culture, as of character, is at last the moral sentiment.

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