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Quote Left Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension. Quote Right
Quote Left Can a free people restrain crime without sacrificing fundamental liberties and a heritage of compassion?... Let us show that we can temper tog... Quote Right
Quote Left Those who restrain desire, do so because theirs is weak enough to be restrained. Quote Right
Quote Left Tears are the symbol of the inability of the soul to restrain its emotion and retain its self command. Quote Right
Quote Left The main business of religions is to purify, control, and restrain that excessive and exclusive taste for well-being which men acquire in times of equality Quote Right
Quote Left It is easier to lead men to combat, stirring up their passion, than to restrain them and direct them toward the patient labors of peace. Quote Right
Quote Left Tempered, gradual animation, the methodical restrain of sensations and energies, the equilibrium of sickness and health in each creature—thi... Quote Right
Quote Left Do thou restrain the haughty spirit in thy breast, for better far is gentle courtesy. Quote Right
Quote Left The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government -- lest it come to dominate our lives and interests Quote Right
Quote Left I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right. Quote Right
Quote Left The one who cannot restrain their anger will wish undone, what their temper and irritation prompted them to do. Quote Right
Quote Left Shame may restrain what law does not prohibit. Quote Right
Quote Left The end of law is not to abolish or restrain, but to preserve and enlarge freedom. For in all the states of created beings capable of laws, wh... Quote Right
Quote Left Why does the church restrain our most basic human drive: to think? Quote Right
Quote Left You (God) have not only commanded continence, that is, from what things we are to restrain our love, but also justice, that is, on what we are to bestow our love. Quote Right
Quote Left Matthew 19:14: Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.' (NIV)

But He said, Leave the children alone! Allow the little ones to come to Me, and do not forbid or restrain or hinder them, for of such [as these] is the kingdom of heaven composed. (AMP)

But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (KJV)

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Quote Left Never, for fear of feeble man, restrain your witness. Quote Right
Quote Left It is the failing of youth not to be able to restrain its own violence. Quote Right
Quote Left Man is not born to solve the problem of the universe, but to find out what he has to do; and to restrain himself within the limits of his comprehension. Quote Right
Quote Left I take it as a man's duty to restrain himself. Quote Right
Quote Left I think the first virtue is to restrain the tongue; he approaches nearest to gods who knows how to be silent, even though he is in the right. Quote Right

Member Quotes About Restrain

Quote Left A restrained mouth stays shut until provocation seem an inevitable retaliation. Quote Right
Quote Left The defendant was a poet held in many iron restraints against whom several critics cited numerous complaints. They accused him of trying to reach the 'common crowd,' and they said his poems incited recitals far too loud. ('An Obscenity Trial' by Michael R. Burch, keywords: poets, poems, poetry) Quote Right
Quote Left Restraint in provocation is often not a sign of weakness, It is a great strength. had Pontius Pilate knew this, He would have spoken few words about himself Quote Right
Quote Left Who's willing to forgive grievances and restore the path to peaceful debates? If your vengeance hurls angry words, it's your right to do so and make justice prevail with coherent acts of civility. All civil societies are admired for their restraint from violence. A silent voice is never heard, raise your voice and you'll be heard. Quote Right
Quote Left And apart from people, one other major thing that restrains us is our Passion, Purpose, Dream, Aspirations or Goal all wrapped up in one. The Picture of our future that we hold in our head censors what we do, where we go, what we listen to, what we view, what we read, the people we associate with, how we spend our time, what we eat or drink and every other decision. You see, the pursuit of purpose alone gives enormous restriction, this is how our life gets definition, not the Dictionary Quote Right
Quote Left That boring, restrained life that you left behind for a few seconds when your heart is pounding in your ears and the wind is blowing. Quote Right
Quote Left When society leaves the fools free and the wise forgotten or restrained, it is called a broken society. Quote Right

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