#matters

That though we are certain of many things, yet that Certainty is no absolute Infallibility, there still remains the possibility of our being mistaken in all matters of humane Belief and Inquiry. ↗

— Joseph Glanvill

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When you grow up on an island, what matters is how you stand to the sea. ↗

— Roddy Doyle

#grow up #how #island #matters #sea

If it matters, it produces controversy. ↗

— Jay Greene

#matters #produces

Moreover, I want us to urge political and religious leaders, and all peoples of the world, to move forward in a conciliatory spirit, to deal with religious matters in a responsible and balanced way, and to focus on their common grounds. ↗

— Alcee Hastings

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In matters of truth and justice, there is no difference between large and small problems, for issues concerning the treatment of people are all the same. ↗

— Albert Einstein

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Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters. ↗

— Albert Einstein

#careless #important #important matters #matters #small

So too, in forming a constitution, or in enacting rules of procedure, or making canons, the people do not merely passively assent, but actively cooperate. They have, in all these matters, the same authority as the clergy. ↗

— Charles Hodge

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I think right now we need to look back at the founding values of our country. Rise above partisanship, be less bitter when it comes to important matters that have to be solved. ↗

— Walter Isaacson

#back #bitter #comes #country #founding

The rule is perfect: in all matters of opinion our adversaries are insane. ↗

— Mark Twain

#insane #matters #opinion #our #perfect

A surprising number of government committees will make important decisions on fundamental matters with less attention than each individual would give to buying a suit. ↗

— Herman Kahn

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