May Quotes - Page 87

The superior man, extensively studying all learning, and keeping himself under the restraint of the rules of propriety, may thus likewise not overstep what is right.

Be happy and comfortable with who you are, whoever it may be.

About one thing the Englishman has a particularly strict code. If a bird says Cluk bik bik bik bik and caw you may kill it, eat it or ask Fortnums to pickle it in Napoleon brandy with wild strawberries. If it says tweet it is a dear and precious friend and you'd better lay off it if you want to remain a member of Boodles.

Strength comes from choosing to fully trust, pray, and praise. Our circumstances may not change, but in the process we change.

Silence may be golden, but can you think of a better way to entertain someone than to listen to him?

Failure at a task may be the result of having tackled it at the wrong time.

Every man must be content with that glory which he may have at home.

Learn to follow the quiet voice within that speaks in feelings rather than words; follow what you 'hear' inside, rather than what others may be telling you to do.

You may well have to simplify to live the life God is inviting you to live.

In spite of what Thomas Jefferson wrote, all men may be created equal, but not to all women.

The strongest rebellion may be expressed in quiet, undramatic behavior.

No man so wise that he may not easily err if he takes no other counsel than his own. He that is taught only by himself has a fool for a master.

Both faith and fear may sail into your harbor, but only allow faith to drop anchor.

It may sound affected - but it is the act of creation itself, and it is equally exhilarating whether one is working on a teaspoon or a national bank.

I usually have an immediate recognition of the potential image, and I have found that too much concern about matters such as conventional composition may take the edge off the first inclusive reaction.

God may want you to be the answer to your own prayer.

If his Majesty is resolved to have my head, he may make a whistle of my arse if he pleases.

Common interest may always be reckoned upon as the surest bond of sympathy.

It is no sin to doubt some things, but it may be fatal to believe everything.

May God deliver us from the easygoing, smooth, comfortable Christianity that never lets the truth get hold of us.

Our weapon is our knowledge. But remember, it may be a knowledge we may not know that we possess.

Try as one may, it is impossible to deny one's nature

During our dreams we do not know we are dreaming. We may even dream of interpreting a dream. Only on waking do we know it was a dream. Only after the great awakening will we realize that this is the great dream.

You may as well say, 'That's a valiant flea that dare eat his breakfast on the lip of a lion.

There is a history in all men's lives, Figuring the nature of the times deceased, The which observed, a man may prophesy, With a near aim, of the main chance of things As yet not come to life, which in their seeds And weak beginnings lie intreasured.