#conviction

I have never known so much naive conviction allied to greater intellectual poverty. ↗

— Claude Levi-Strauss

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Both state and church have as their object actions as well as convictions, the former insofar as they are based on the relations between man and nature, the latter insofar as they are based on the relations between nature and God. ↗

— Moses Mendelssohn

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Moreover, broad plans commensurate with our national purpose and resources would bring conviction of our power to every soldier in the front line, to the nations associated with us in the war, and to the enemy. ↗

— Kelly Miller

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As to the war, while it is always thought rash to have any strong military convictions, I have always believed that if they would go straight to Sebastopol early in the season they would take it with little difficulty. ↗

— Francis W. Newman

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My feeling about him is that the America that we have today, the freedoms we enjoy and the privileges we have, are really the reflection of Abe Lincoln's convictions, his vision, and his toughness. ↗

— Gregory Peck

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As we celebrate President Reagan's remarkable career and historic legacy, we also celebrate a man of strong character, deep conviction, unforgettable charm, and wonderful wit. ↗

— Jim Ramstad

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The vice president had a bargaining asset, however, that no ordinary person has: He was next in line to the presidency. I saw no chance that he would resign first, then take his chances on trial, conviction, and jail. ↗

— Elliot Richardson

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And indeed this theme has been at the centre of all my research since 1943, both because of its intrinsic fascination and my conviction that a knowledge of sequences could contribute much to our understanding of living matter. ↗

— Frederick Sanger

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Indictments of any kind are serious. That being said, let's not forget that an indictment is not a conviction. We still have due process in this country. ↗

— Rob Simmons

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A man of conviction is often more to be desired than a man of experience. ↗

— Curt Siodmak

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