#measure

Men have always detested women's gossip because they suspect the truth: their measurements are being taken and compared. ↗

— Erica Jong

#because #being #compared #detested #gossip

In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures, life may perfect be. ↗

— Ben Jonson

#just #life #may #measures #perfect

These measures may not constitute an absolute guarantee of peace, but, in my opinion, they constitute the greatest preventive measures ever adopted by nations. ↗

— Frank B. Kellogg

#adopted #constitute #ever #greatest #guarantee

Americans have been given goals to achieve in Iraq, but not the standards by which to measure progress. And the only assurance Americans have been given that we can reach those goals is to trust the President and his Administration at their word. ↗

— Patrick J. Kennedy

#administration #assurance #been #given #goals

It is apparent that Christianity and Islam must come, and come immediately, to a closer understanding, and it is equally apparent that their unity if achieved, will be the most effective defensive measure against Communist expansion. ↗

— Aly Khan

#against #apparent #christianity #closer #come

The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way. ↗

— Robert Kiyosaki

#desire #disappointment #dream #handle #how

It is what makes the reform process an art, not just a science. You have to develop a strategy that tells you what reform measures you should follow and in what sequence. ↗

— Vaclav Klaus

#develop #follow #just #makes #measures

If you want to see the true measure of a man, watch how he treats his inferiors, not his equals. ↗

— J. K. Rowling

#his #how #inferiors #man #measure

I think we ought always to entertain our opinions with some measure of doubt. I shouldn't wish people dogmatically to believe any philosophy, not even mine. ↗

— Bertrand Russell

#any #believe #doubt #entertain #even

Measures of self-government and a school council, especially for such young children, were a great innovation. ↗

— Dora Russell

#council #especially #great #innovation #measures