346 Quotes About David

  • Author Theresa Whistler
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    He had shrewd, on the spot judgement about human nature. Good sense with good manners and the practice of contentment made up in his view a large part of wisdom.

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  • Author Ralph Ricketts
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    David was no chameleon, but he could adapt himself adroitly and with charm. He was also adept at discouraging bores who tried to presume on a superficial acquaintanceship. Without being rude he arranged it so they ceased to exist. I saw this happen several times, and was much amused.

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  • Author Diana Gage
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    Thoughtful and considerate of everyone but capable of criticism, which he would guiltily atone for by remembering their good qualities.A robust romantic, he endowed his friends with every desirable quality and gave an added zest to living.

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  • Author David Mitchell
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    When pain is vivid, when decisions are keen-edged,we believe that we are the surgeons.But time passes, and one sees the whole more clearly,and now I perceive us as surgical instruments used by the world.

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  • Author Leigh Bardugo
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    Everyone okay?" Mal asked."Never better," said Genya shakily.David raised his hand. "I've been better.

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  • Author David Hume
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    If we take in our hand any volume; of divinity or school metaphysics, for instance; let us ask, Does it contain any abstract reasoning concerning quantity or number? No. Does it contain any experimental reasoning concerning matter of fact and existence? No. Commit it then to the flames: for it can contain nothing but sophistry and illusion.

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