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    It is remarkable by how much a pinch of malice enhances the penetrating power of an idea or an opinion. Our ears, it seems, are wonderfully attuned to sneers and evil reports about our fellow men.

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Violence in the voice is often only the death rattle of reason in the throat.

Violence in the voice is often only the death rattle of reason in the throat.

by John F. Boyes Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as read more

People may flatter themselves just as much by thinking that their faults are always present to other people's minds, as if they believe that the world is always contemplating their individual charms and virtues.

by Elizabeth Gaskell Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly.

There is nothing so easy but that it becomes difficult when you do it reluctantly.

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Go ahead, make my day.

Go ahead, make my day.

by Clint Eastwood Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, read more

As in nature, as in art, so in grace; it is rough treatment that gives souls, as well as stones, their luster. The more the diamond is cut the brighter it sparkles; and in what seems hard dealing, there God has no end in view but to perfect His people.

by Thomas Guthrie Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it is a forgery.

A skeptic is a person who, when he sees the handwriting on the wall, claims it is a forgery.

by Morris Bender Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest.

by Mahatma Gandhi Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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The object of art is to crystallize emotion into thought and then give it form.

The object of art is to crystallize emotion into thought and then give it form.

by Delsarte Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.

by Indira Gandhi Found in: Negativity Quotes,
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