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Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man...

Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some.

Quote by Charles Dickens about present, man, past

Even we, when we look into a mirror we make refer to ourselves, but through the mirror. Does the real us stand in front of the mirror which reflects the unreal us? How else is real Life reflected into the unreal Death? One thing is certain and...

Quote by Sorin Cerin about death, real estate, life, things

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest

Quote by Confucius about wisdom, experience

As'twere in scorn of eyes, reflecting gems.

As'twere in scorn of eyes, reflecting gems.

Quote by William Shakespeare about love, eyes

Belief in the supernatural reflects a failure of the...

Belief in the supernatural reflects a failure of the imagination.

Quote by Edward Abbey about faith, failure, imagination

The task of organizing and operating a huge and complex...

The task of organizing and operating a huge and complex educational machinery has left us scant leisure for calm reflection.

Quote by Irving Babbitt

Most of them are pretty down records, pretty unhappy, pretty confused. Which only reflects how people in general were feeling, I mean really the sense that you get is society running down.

Quote by Lester Bangs about society, common sense, sense, people, contentment

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the...

A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories.

Quote by Honoré de Balzac about past, future, mother, happiness

I had moments of my actions and words not reflecting who...

I had moments of my actions and words not reflecting who it is I am - if that defines a punk, then yes, absolutely.

Quote by Andre Agassi about word

The outer conditions of a person's life will always be...

The outer conditions of a person's life will always be found to reflect their inner beliefs.

Quote by James Lane Allen about man, people, life

I started noticing how stained the pavements are in London. The pavements in Beverly Hills aren't used; in London, they're used for everything. It doesn't matter how much they're cleaned, they still reflect light.

Quote by Julie Christie about light

When I came back to Britain, I realized that I was no longer a very young woman. I had to meet my new consciousness, my new age, with roles that reflected it somewhat.

Quote by Julie Christie about age, olderness, woman

A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human...

A wonderful fact to reflect upon, that every human creature is constituted to be that profound secret and mystery to every other.

Quote by Charles Dickens about secret, human imperfections

It is a pleasant thing to reflect upon, and furnishes a complete answer to those who contend for the gradual degeneration of the human species, that every baby born into the world is a finer one than the last.

Quote by Charles Dickens about human imperfections, things, world

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that...

It is not by muscle, speed, or physical dexterity that great things are achieved, but by reflection, force of character, and judgment.

Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero about speed, judgment, force, police, character, things

I unfortunately don't speak French, but my wife is now...

I unfortunately don't speak French, but my wife is now fluent in English, which really reflects rather badly on me.

Quote by Sean Connery about wife

Initially all the qualities and values that Thatcher presented in her initial regime were almost a direct reflection on the best of the Scottish characteristics. And she was cast out when she gave the Poll Tax here to the Scots.

Quote by Sean Connery

Domestic inflation reflects domestic monetary policy.

Domestic inflation reflects domestic monetary policy.

Quote by Martin Feldstein

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and...

He is the best man who, when making his plans, fears and reflects on everything that can happen to him, but in the moment of action is bold.

Quote by Herodotus about action, moment, man

I reflect more. I want to take advantage of every moment...

I reflect more. I want to take advantage of every moment because I have less of them.

Quote by Julio Iglesias about moment

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