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Observe constantly that all things take place by change, and accustom thyself to consider that the nature of the Universe loves nothing so much as to change the things which are, and to make new things like them.

Quote by Marcus Aurelius about change, things, nature, nothing

A theoretical system does not merely state facts which have been observed and that logically deducible relations to other facts which have also been observed.

Quote by Talcott Parsons about state

Knowledge is held to be an entirely quantitative affair. The one important thing is to have observed what had not been observed before.

Quote by Talcott Parsons about things, affair, prison, knowledge

Be polite; write diplomatically; even in a declaration of war one observes the rules of politeness

Quote by Otto von Bismarck about war, politeness, rules

Evolution is fascinating to watch. To me it is the most interesting when one can observe the evolution of a single man.

Quote by Shana Alexander about philosophy, evolution, man

A democracy, the realistic observer is forced to conclude, is likely to be idealistic in its feelings about itself, but imperialistic about its practice.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about feelings, democracy

The root of all superstition is that men observe when a thing hits, but not when it misses.

Quote by Francis Bacon about superstitions, man, things

A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man.

Quote by John Adams about heart, man

If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it.

Quote by Iulius Cezar about law, power, contentment

Everything that happens happens as it should, and if you observe carefully, you will find this to be so.

Quote by Marcus Aurelius about contentment

Drink moderately, for drunkeness neither keeps a secret, nor observes a promise.

Quote by Miguel de Cervantes about promise, drinking, secret

Some facts should be suppressed, or, at least, a just sense of proportion should be observed in treating them.

Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle about common sense, sense

In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero about rules, power

With the hugely talented women I've worked with or observed, it's not a question about temperament or ego; it's a question about getting it right. If they've got a reputation for being difficult it's usually because they just don't suffer fools.

Quote by Glenn Close about question, prestige, suffering, rightness, being

The fleet being thus more inclosed will more readily observe the signals, and with greater facility form itself into the line of battle a circumstance which should be kept in view in every order of sailing.

Quote by William Falconer about order, being

The regular hours necessary to be observed by those who follow country business, are perhaps of more consequence than any of the other articles, however important those may be.

Quote by William Falconer about consequences, affair, country

I know many men who are misanthropes, and profess to look down with disdain on their species. My creed is of an opposite character. All that we observe that is best and most excellent in the intellectual world, is man.

Quote by William Godwin about man, character, world

Even to observe neutrality you must have a strong government.

Quote by Alexander Hamilton about guvernement, contentment

When the sword is once drawn, the passions of men observe no bounds of moderation.

Quote by Alexander Hamilton about people, man

The real difficulty is to make sure that such treaty obligations will be observed.

Quote by Arthur Henderson about difficulties, real estate