Quote by Francis Bacon
Many a mans strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he gro

Many a mans strength is in opposition, and when he faileth, he grows out of use. – Francis Bacon

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It is true, that a little philosophy inclineth mans mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth mens minds about to religion. – Francis Bacon

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Academics dont normally manage to alter peoples way of thinking through their strength of argument. – David Crystal

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Its a wonderful side effect of what were doing, to give someone the strength to come out of the closet to their family, or simply present themselves aesthetically in a way they feel happy with, whether or not their friends are going to be allowed to like them anymore. – Davey Havok

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When I write down my thoughts, they do not escape me. This action makes me remember my strength which I forget at all times. I educate myself proportionately to my captured thought. I aim only to distinguish the contradiction between my mind and nothingness. – Isidore Ducasse Lautreamont

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I felt invincible. My strength was that of a giant. God was certainly standing by me. I smashed five saloons with rocks before I ever took a hatchet. – Carry Nation

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Melissa and I have the best working relationship, and we feel that Jack and Jennifer have so much more to do. – Matthew Ashford

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The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say. – Anaïs Nin

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