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There is simply no other choice than this: either to abstain from interference in the free play of the market, or to delegate the entire management of production and distribution to the government. Either capitalism or socialism: there exists no middle way Picture Quote #1

I hold it to be of great prudence for men to abstain from threats and insulting words towards any one, for neither the one nor the other in any way diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious, and the other increases his hatred of you, and makes him more persevering in his efforts to injure you Picture Quote #1

In view of the meaning given to this honor in the community to which I belong, I should abstain from the undeserved prize that has been awarded to me. Do not meet my voluntary refusal with ill will Picture Quote #1

Zoroaster said, when in doubt abstain; but this does not always apply. At cards, when in doubt take the trick Picture Quote #1

Let hunger sharpen your awareness. Abstain liquor and frivolous recreation, which dull the mind and weaken the body Picture Quote #1

Abstain from beans; that is, keep out of public offices, for anciently the choice of the officers of state was made by beans Picture Quote #1

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To be perpetually longing and impatiently desirous of anything, so that a man cannot abstain from it, is to lose a man's liberty, and to become a servant of meat and drink, or smoke Picture Quote #1

To abstain from sin when a man cannot sin is to be forsaken by sin, not to forsake it Picture Quote #1

If you wish to keep the mind clear and the body healthy, abstain from all fermented liquors Picture Quote #1

Part of treatment for drugs and alcohol is you abstain from these, but with eating disorders you can’t abstain from food so the treatment is longer than drugs and alcohol Picture Quote #1

Pilate sentenced him due to fear, in accordance with the petition and intention of others. These people sentence him for their own advantage and without any fear, by dishonoring him through sin that they could abstain from, if they wanted. But they neither abstain from sin nor are they ashamed of their already committed sins, for they do not take into consideration their unworthiness of the kindness of the one whom they do not serve Picture Quote #1

The prophet shows that, for the sake of silence, we are to abstain even from good talk. If this be so, how much more needful is it that we refrain from evil words, on account of the penalty of the sin! Picture Quote #1

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The people are the best guardians of their own rights and it is the duty of their executive to abstain from interfering in or thwarting the sacred exercise of the lawmaking functions of their government Picture Quote #1

If unable to abstain from drinking, a man may get drunk three times a month; if he does it more than three times he is culpable; if he gets drunk twice a month it is better; if once a month, this is still more laudable; and if one does not drink at all what can be better? But where can I find such a man? If such a man were found he would be worthy of the highest esteem Picture Quote #1

The more princes abstain from touching the wealth of their people, the greater will be their resources in the wants of the state Picture Quote #1

To abstain from the enjoyment which is in our power, or to seek distant rather than immediate results, are among the most painful exertions of the human will Picture Quote #1

It makes him hated above all things, as I have said, to be rapacious, and to be a violator of the property and women of his subjects, from both of which he must abstain Picture Quote #1

If one class of society is obliged, in order to live, to take any price for its services, while another can abstain from such action thanks to resources at its disposal which, however, are not necessarily due to any social superiority, the second has an unjust advantage over the first at law. In other words, there cannot be rich and poor a birth without there being unjust contracts Picture Quote #1

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Not only should we observe moderation with food, but we must also abstain from every other sin so that just as we fast with our stomach, we should fast with our tongue. Likewise, we should fast with our eyes; i.e. not look at agitating things, not allow your eyes freedom to roam, not to look shamelessly and without fear. Similarly, arms and legs should be restrained from doing any evil acts Picture Quote #1

As a general rule, I abstain from reading reports of attacks upon myself, wishing not to be provoked by that to which I cannot properly offer an answer Picture Quote #1

Every wicked man is in ignorance as to what he ought to do, and from what to abstain, and it is because of error such as this that men become unjust and, in a word, wicked Picture Quote #1

I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men to abstain from threats and insulting words toward anyone, for neither diminishes the strength of the enemy Picture Quote #1

It is folly to abstain all day long from food, but fail to abstain from sin and selfishness Picture Quote #1

To abstain from sin when one can no longer sin is to be forsaken by sin, not to forsake it Picture Quote #1

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Remember that it is not enough to abstain from lying by word of mouth; for the worst lies are often conveyed by a false look, smile, or act Picture Quote #1

To abstain from condemning a torturer, is to become an accessory to the torture and murder of his victims Picture Quote #1

Total abstinence is so excellent a thing that it cannot be carried to too great an extent. In my passion for it I even carry it so far as to totally abstain from total abstinence itself Picture Quote #1

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There is simply no other choice than this: either to abstain from interference in the free play of the market, or to delegate the entire management of production and distribution to the government. Either capitalism or socialism: there exists no middle way (Abstain Quotes) I hold it to be of great prudence for men to abstain from threats and insulting words towards any one, for neither the one nor the other in any way diminishes the strength of the enemy; but the one makes him more cautious, and the other increases his hatred of you, and makes him more persevering in his efforts to injure you (Abstain Quotes) In view of the meaning given to this honor in the community to which I belong, I should abstain from the undeserved prize that has been awarded to me. Do not meet my voluntary refusal with ill will (Abstain Quotes) Zoroaster said, when in doubt abstain; but this does not always apply. At cards, when in doubt take the trick (Abstain Quotes) Let hunger sharpen your awareness. Abstain liquor and frivolous recreation, which dull the mind and weaken the body (Abstain Quotes) Abstain from beans; that is, keep out of public offices, for anciently the choice of the officers of state was made by beans (Abstain Quotes) To be perpetually longing and impatiently desirous of anything, so that a man cannot abstain from it, is to lose a man's liberty, and to become a servant of meat and drink, or smoke (Abstain Quotes) To abstain from sin when a man cannot sin is to be forsaken by sin, not to forsake it (Abstain Quotes) If you wish to keep the mind clear and the body healthy, abstain from all fermented liquors (Abstain Quotes) Part of treatment for drugs and alcohol is you abstain from these, but with eating disorders you can’t abstain from food so the treatment is longer than drugs and alcohol (Abstain Quotes) Pilate sentenced him due to fear, in accordance with the petition and intention of others. These people sentence him for their own advantage and without any fear, by dishonoring him through sin that they could abstain from, if they wanted. But they neither abstain from sin nor are they ashamed of their already committed sins, for they do not take into consideration their unworthiness of the kindness of the one whom they do not serve (Abstain Quotes) The prophet shows that, for the sake of silence, we are to abstain even from good talk. If this be so, how much more needful is it that we refrain from evil words, on account of the penalty of the sin! (Abstain Quotes) The people are the best guardians of their own rights and it is the duty of their executive to abstain from interfering in or thwarting the sacred exercise of the lawmaking functions of their government (Abstain Quotes) If unable to abstain from drinking, a man may get drunk three times a month; if he does it more than three times he is culpable; if he gets drunk twice a month it is better; if once a month, this is still more laudable; and if one does not drink at all what can be better? But where can I find such a man? If such a man were found he would be worthy of the highest esteem (Abstain Quotes) The more princes abstain from touching the wealth of their people, the greater will be their resources in the wants of the state (Abstain Quotes) To abstain from the enjoyment which is in our power, or to seek distant rather than immediate results, are among the most painful exertions of the human will (Abstain Quotes) It makes him hated above all things, as I have said, to be rapacious, and to be a violator of the property and women of his subjects, from both of which he must abstain (Abstain Quotes) If one class of society is obliged, in order to live, to take any price for its services, while another can abstain from such action thanks to resources at its disposal which, however, are not necessarily due to any social superiority, the second has an unjust advantage over the first at law. In other words, there cannot be rich and poor a birth without there being unjust contracts (Abstain Quotes) Not only should we observe moderation with food, but we must also abstain from every other sin so that just as we fast with our stomach, we should fast with our tongue. Likewise, we should fast with our eyes; i.e. not look at agitating things, not allow your eyes freedom to roam, not to look shamelessly and without fear. Similarly, arms and legs should be restrained from doing any evil acts (Abstain Quotes) As a general rule, I abstain from reading reports of attacks upon myself, wishing not to be provoked by that to which I cannot properly offer an answer (Abstain Quotes) Every wicked man is in ignorance as to what he ought to do, and from what to abstain, and it is because of error such as this that men become unjust and, in a word, wicked (Abstain Quotes) I hold it to be a proof of great prudence for men to abstain from threats and insulting words toward anyone, for neither diminishes the strength of the enemy (Abstain Quotes) It is folly to abstain all day long from food, but fail to abstain from sin and selfishness (Abstain Quotes) To abstain from sin when one can no longer sin is to be forsaken by sin, not to forsake it (Abstain Quotes) Remember that it is not enough to abstain from lying by word of mouth; for the worst lies are often conveyed by a false look, smile, or act (Abstain Quotes) To abstain from condemning a torturer, is to become an accessory to the torture and murder of his victims (Abstain Quotes) Total abstinence is so excellent a thing that it cannot be carried to too great an extent. In my passion for it I even carry it so far as to totally abstain from total abstinence itself (Abstain Quotes)

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