#dictate

In politics, it seems, retreat is honorable if dictated by military considerations and shameful if even suggested for ethical reasons. ↗

— Mary McCarthy

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You know, I think it's one of those cases where the situation really does dictate your level of ridicule. ↗

— Michael McKean

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We're all very sensitive that Jim has the shortest history with the band. He wants to be somewhat of a free agent. I'm just going to let time dictate how Jim's future evolves. ↗

— Thurston Moore

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My theology, briefly, is that the universe was dictated but not signed. ↗

— Christopher Morley

#dictated #signed #theology #universe

So many people feel that once you reach a certain age then it's time for you to retire from a sport you love. I don't think that's true at all. I think age should not dictate that. ↗

— Alonzo Mourning

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Mostly, I'm in the very enviable position that no one dictates what I do. ↗

— Graeme Murphy

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If we were living in ancient Rome or Greece, I would be considered sickly and unattractive. The times dictate that thin is better for some strange reason, which I think is foolish. ↗

— Gwyneth Paltrow

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Fit no stereotypes. Don't chase the latest management fads. The situation dictates which approach best accomplishes the team's mission. ↗

— Colin Powell

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Despite everything, no one can dictate who you are to other people. ↗

— Prince

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Lies are essential to humanity. They are perhaps as important as the pursuit of pleasure and moreover are dictated by that pursuit. ↗

— Marcel Proust

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