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Firm Quotes - Page 5

I know not what you mean by God; the word God is to me a sound conveying no clear or distinct affirmation.

Charles Bradlaugh (1889). “Theological Essays”, p.195, Library of Alexandria

Does a firm persuasion that a thing is so, make it so?

'The Marriage of Heaven and Hell' (1790-3) 'A Memorable Fancy' plates 12-13

An affirmation is a strong, positive statement that something is already so.

Shakti Gawain (2015). “The Shakti Gawain Essentials: 3 Books in 1: Creative Visualization, Living in the Light & Developing Intuition”, p.24, Mango Media Inc.

I'm a firm supporter of the word polyamory. But that one is close to my heart.

"Of Beards and Books: An Interview with Patrick Rothfuss". Interview with Nikki Steele, bookriot.com. November 17, 2015.

Stand firm in that which you are.

Kabir (1977). “The Kabir book: forty-four of the ecstatic poems of Kabir”

Ever since I learnt about confirmation bias I've started seeing it everywhere.

"WATCH: The Story of a Man Who Faked Insanity" by Jon Ronson, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 28, 2013.

Maintain a firm grasp of the obvious at all times.

"Jeff Bezos Owns the Web in More Ways Than You Think". Interview with Steven Levy, www.wired.com. November 13, 2011.

The purpose firm is equal to the deed

Edward Young, Charles Edward DE COETLOGON (1793). “Night thoughts on life death and immortality ... to which are added the life of the author and a paraphrase on part of the Book of Job”, p.22