Path Quotes

I am persuaded, you will permit me to observe, that the path of true piety is so plain as to require but little political direction.

The middle road [dynamic conservatism] is a kind of path that is always difficult to defend, or at least requires intelligent explanation to defend, because you get your attacks from both flanks. And no commander going into battle of any kind likes to be compelled to fight on both flanks.

Inevitably, in the path of our advance will be found historical monuments and cultural centers which symbolize to the world all that we are fighting to preserve. It is the responsibility of every commander to protect and respect these symbols whenever possible.

Every body that moves rapidly seems to colour its path with the impression of its hue. The truth of this proposition is seen from experi-ence; thus when the lightning moves among dark clouds the speedofits sinuous flight makes its whole course resemble a luminous snake.So in like manner if you wave a lighted brand its whole course will seem a ring of flame. This is because the organ of perception acts more rapidly than the judgment.

Here forms, here colours, here the character of every part of the universe are concentrated to a point; and that point is so marvellous a thing ... Oh! marvellous, O stupendous Necessity - by thy laws thou dost compel every effect to be the direct result of its cause, by the shortest path. These are miracles.

Let the path be open to talent.

In these days of difficulty, we Americans everywhere must and shall choose the path of social justice...the path of faith, the path of hope, and the path of love toward our fellow man.

We will not build a peaceful world by following a negative path.

Justice moves slowly and remorselessly upon its path, but it reaches its goal eventually.

Although personally I am quite content with existing explosives, I feel we must not stand in the path of improvement.

There is no greater mistake than to suppose that platitudes, smooth words, timid policies, offer today a path to safety.

Every day you may make progress. Every step may be fruitful. Yet there will stretch out before you an ever-lengthening, ever-ascending, ever-improving path. You know you will never get to the end of the journey. But this, so far from discouraging, only adds to the joy and glory of the climb.

Danger gathers upon our path. We cannot afford-we have no right-to look back. We must look forward.

Older and wiser voices can help you find the right path, if you are only willing to listen.

The moment I began to understand what was going on with the treatment of animals, it led me more and more in the way of the path I am [on] now, which is a complete vegan.

All along this path I tread, my heart betrays my weary head, with nothing but my love to save, from the cradle to the grave.

I'm very aware and very conscious of the path I chose in life, and very aware of the path I didn't choose.

I'm interested in making a path instead of following a trail, and that's what I want to do in life - in everything I do.

Everyday create your history, every path you take you're leaving your legacy.

Education is the path to revelation. Teach the alphabet and you sow the seeds of rebellion. The free thinker travels light along the road to truth.