Occasion Quotes

Speak not injurious words neither in jest nor earnest; scoff at none although they give occasion.

A national festival is an occasion to refine and rebuild the national character.

Supreme happiness will be the greatest cause of misery, and the perfection of wisdom the occassion of folly.

Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do.

One either rises to an occasion or succumbs to it.

He is a pandit (man of knowledge) who speaks what is suitable to the occasion, who renders loving service according to his ability, and who knows the limits of his anger.

It is gratifying to know that the patriotism of the people has proved equal to the occasion, and that the number of troops tendered greatly exceeds the force which Congress authorized me to call into the field.

A very little thief of occasion will rob you of a great deal of patience.