Quotes about Settlement

In Hollywood, an equitable divorce settlement means each party getting fifty percent of publicity. Votes: 6

Conrad Hilton was very generous to me in the divorce settlement. He gave me 5000 Gideon Bibles. Votes: 6

Romance should never begin with sentiment. It should begin with science and end with a settlement. Votes: 6

The settlement of the Land of Israel is the essence of Zionism. Without settlement, we will not fulfill Zionism. It's that simple. Votes: 6

America was indebted to immigration for her settlement and prosperity. That part of America which had encouraged them most had advanced most rapidly in population, agriculture and the arts. Votes: 6

Everyone assumes America must play the leading role in crafting some settlement or compromise between the Israelis and the Palestinians. But Jefferson, Madison, and Washington explicitly warned against involving ourselves in foreign conflicts. Votes: 6

Gandhi wanted to meet with Churchill, his most bitter foe, when he visited London in 1931- but it didn't happen. Churchill wanted to go to India personally as prime minister in 1942 to negotiate a final settlement on India with Gandhi and the other nationalist leaders - but the fall of Singapore prevented it from happening. Votes: 6

On taking office in 2009, U.S. President Barack Obama put Israeli settlements at the center of U.S. policy in the Middle East. Votes: 4

The story of the African-American people is the story of the settlement and growth of America itself, a universal tale that all people should experience, Votes: 4

Does anyone suppose that, in real life, answers to any of the great questions that worry us today are going to come out of homogeneous settlements? Votes: 4

Beer was the driving force that led nomadic mankind into village life. It was this appetite for beer-making material that led to crop cultivation, permanent settlement and agriculture. Votes: 4

It has become a people's war, and peoples of all sorts and races, of every degree of power and variety of fortune, are involved inits sweeping processes of change and settlement. Votes: 4

World peace, like community peace, does not require that each man love his neighbor - it requires only that they live together with mutual tolerance, submitting their disputes to a just and peaceful settlement. Votes: 4

Everybody has to move, run and grab as many (Palestinian) hilltops as they can to enlarge the (Jewish) settlements because everything we take now will stay ours...Everything we don't grab will go to them. Votes: 4

It is easy to see that the inventor of the heaven did not originate the idea, but copied it from the show-ceremonies of some sorry little sovereign State up in the back settlements of the Orient somewhere. Votes: 4

In an ancient though not very populous settlement, in a retired corner of one of the New England states, arise the walls of a seminary of learning, which, for the convenience of a name, shall be entitled "Harley College. Votes: 4

I am against war, against violence, against violent revolution, for peaceful settlement of differences, for nonviolent but nevertheless radical changes. Change is needed, and violence will not really change anything: at most it will only transfer power from one set of bull-headed authorities to another. Votes: 4

We have to learn how to contact one another over an enormous land space, across five-and-a-half time zones, in what as once a wilderness of scattered settlements, in what is now a sprawl of suburban edge cities and satellite towns. Technology forges connections and disconnections here. Votes: 4

When we set out to land people on the surface of Mars, I think we should as a nation, as a world, commit ourselves to supporting a growing settlement and colonization there. To visit a few times and then withdraw would be an unforgivable waste of resources. Votes: 4

That those tribes [the Sac and Fox Indians] cannot exist surrounded by our settlements and in continual contact with our citizensis certain. They have neither the intelligence, the industry, the moral habits, nor the desire of improvement which are essential to any favorable change in their condition. Votes: 4

As a great socialist power the Soviet Union is fully aware of its responsibility to the peoples for preserving and strengthening peace. We are open to peaceful, mutually beneficial cooperation with states on all continents. We are for the peaceful settlement of all disputable international problems through serious, equal, and constructive talks. Votes: 4

One has to realize that the powerful industrial groups concerned in the manufacture of arms are doing their best in all countries to prevent the peaceful settlement of international disputes, and that rulers can achieve this great end only if they are sure of the vigorous support of the majority of their peoples. Votes: 4

the end result of the adoption of permaculture strategies in any country or region will be to dramatically reduce the area of the agricultural environment needed by the households and the settlements of people, and to release much of the landscape for the sole use of wildlife and for re-occupation by endemic flora. Votes: 4

the fundamental principle [of settlement work] remains: that people shall take up their residence in industrial communities, giving what they may have of public spirit, and partaking of the life about them; preserving their identity as individuals and endeavoring to keep the settlement free from the institutional form of philanthropic work. ... the relationship is reciprocal ... Votes: 4

Come English Settlement, I had it in my head that I didn't want to tour. Votes: 3

If the Settlement seeks its expression through social activity, it must learn the difference between mere social unrest and spiritual impulse. Votes: 3

A Settlement is above all a place for enthusiasms, a spot to which those who have a passion for the equalization of human joys and opportunities are early attracted. Votes: 3

Why don't they go ahead and change the name of the White House to the West House. They want to do away with the heritage of White Settlement and destroy the history of White Settlement. Votes: 3

For me, college wasn't a breeze. I had 8 o'clock classes, I worked from 3 to 11 at the Settlement House. On weekends, if Northwestern Bell needed me, I'd troubleshoot for them, and I had a steady girl. God! Votes: 3

For many of the world's conflicts, it is difficult even to conjure up a feasible settlement. Votes: 2

There are some common problems in the Balkans in the settlement of which Bulgaria should also participate. Votes: 2

We must stop using the language of force and return to the path of civilized diplomatic and political settlement. Votes: 2

The existence of an area of free land, its continuous recession, and the advance of American settlement, explain American development. Votes: 2

For a time during the early settlement of this country peace and goodwill prevailed, only to be followed later by violent and relentless warfare. Votes: 2

In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed the Homestead Act, a bill opening one half million square miles of territory in the western United States for settlement. Votes: 2

There can be no settlement of a great cause without discussion, and people will not discuss a cause until their attention is drawn to it. Votes: 2

It... is the best opportunity we've had in the last 25 years to bring about a settlement in Northern Ireland, and I think we should leave no stone unturned to achieve that. Votes: 2

The Czech Republic is a dynamic United Nations Member State, active on the Human Rights Council, contributing to the peaceful settlement of disputes, and helping other countries to achieve a democratic transition. Votes: 2

What my job is, is to get on with getting the process of democratic politics, back on the road, entrenching the peace settlement, and I ask you to judge me on my record. Votes: 2

The Tiffany lamp is an American icon bridging the immigrants, settlement houses, and the slums of the Lower East Side and the wealthy industrialists of upper Manhattan, the Gilded Age and its excesses. Votes: 2

There has to be some limit to what lawyers can take from their clients. Otherwise, cagey attorneys end up with the lion's share of the settlement and the victims end up with little more than scraps. Votes: 2

Here, I declare that the Palestine Liberation Organization is ready to return immediately to the negotiating table on the basis of the adopted terms of reference based on international legitimacy and a complete cessation of settlement activities. Votes: 2

I am deeply concerned that, without peace and a two-state solution, the Jewish and democratic nature of Israel is in danger. That's why I have opposed Israel's settlement policy since 1973, and that's why I have favored a two-state solution since 1967. Votes: 2

I always consider the settlement of America with reverence and wonder, as the opening of a grand scene and design in providence, for the illumination of the ignorant and the emancipation of the slavish part of mankind all over the earth. Votes: 2

Most people hugely underestimate the amount of 'empty space' we have in our country. Fly over the U.K., and you see that human settlement does not fill up the U.K. at all. It accounts for something of the order of 15 per cent of the landmass. Votes: 2

The Charter of the United Nations expresses the noblest aspirations of man: abjuration of force in the settlement of disputes between states; the assurance of human rights and fundamental freedoms for all without distinction as to race, sex, language or religion; the safeguarding of international peace and security. Votes: 2

Even the Australians don't know how beautiful their own country is. Particularly where we were shooting 'The Straits.' Most of my stuff was done on an aboriginal settlement on the south shore, opposite Cairns, which I believe was the site where the last person was eaten in Australia. Votes: 2

Our efforts are not aimed at isolating Israel or de-legitimizing it; rather we want to gain legitimacy for the cause of the people of Palestine. We only aim to de-legitimize the settlement activities and the occupation and apartheid and the logic of ruthless force, and we believe that all the countries of the world stand with us in this regard. Votes: 2

My parents' divorce settlement involved a bar tab. Votes: 0

Writing should be the settlement of dew on the leaf. Votes: 0

The virtuous carry out the settlement, but those without virtue pursue their claims. Votes: 0

Our settlement of land is without regard to the best use of land. Votes: 0

The Government wants a peaceful settlement. But we totally reject a peaceful sell-out. Votes: 0

The real story of the settlement of the West was work, not conquest Votes: 0

A compromise is a settlement by which each side gets what neither side wanted. Votes: 0

Make the Revolution a parent of settlement, and not a nursery of future revolutions. Votes: 0

Preserving and protecting the state tobacco settlement funds is the nations Governors highest priority. Votes: 0

Preserving and protecting the state tobacco settlement funds is the nation's Governors highest priority. Votes: 0

Peace is more of an internal settlement rather than what is visible on the external. Votes: 0

You really don't need to hire a debt settlement company to negotiate with your creditors. Votes: 0

From 1967, all the Israeli governments continued making two big mistakes: occupation and settlement in the territories. Votes: 0

The sage honors his part of the settlement, but does not exact his due from others. Votes: 0

The only treaties that ought to count are those which would effect a settlement between ulterior motives. Votes: 0

It only confirms me in my belief that there is no Swaraj without a settlement with the Mussalmans. Votes: 0

You have my assurance that we will respond with full force should the settlement be violated by North Vietnam. Votes: 0

GUNPOWDER, n. An agency employed by civilized nations for the settlement of disputes which might become troublesome if left unadjusted. Votes: 0

If you'd asked me a few years ago about debt settlement companies, I probably would have told you to avoid them. Votes: 0

Put an end to so great an evil and arrive at a peace settlement whatever the outcome, and whatever the conditions. Votes: 0

This decree is very serious and we will not allow it to pass unopposed. (on Israel offers 10-month West Bank settlement freeze) Votes: 0

No settlement with the majority is possible as no Hindu leader speaking with any authority shows any concern or genuine desire for it. Votes: 0

Regimented minds cannot grasp the concept of confrontation as an open exchange of major differences with a view to settlement through genuine dialogue. Votes: 0

People always assume I don't need to work for money, but my divorce settlement was not as much as it's always reported to be. Votes: 0

I am told the settlement of $5 million I am being paid is the largest amount ever paid under the New York right to privacy law Votes: 0

There is no justice, no law, and no God in heaven, only a single law which decides and supersedes all-[Jewish] settlement [of the land]. Votes: 0

There are four great measures for my administration - a reduction of tariff, an independent treasury, settlement of the Oregon boundary and acquisition of California. Votes: 0

Payment systems are critically important for overall market stability. On a typical business day, U.S. payment and settlement systems settle transactions valued at over $13 trillion. Votes: 0

The core character of Victorians is one of aspiration and ambition, and Victorians have, since first settlement days... demonstrated that core character over and over again. Votes: 0

All the way through, we have been willing to take risks, provided at the end of it we can get a decent lasting settlement in Northern Ireland Votes: 0

An ecovillage is a human scale, full-featured settlement which integrates human activities harmlessly into the natural environment, supports healthy development and can be continued into the indefinite future. Votes: 0

There is as much need for a change of heart among the Hindus and Mussalmans as there is among the British, before a proper settlement is arrived at. Votes: 0

With respect to Syria, we are going to continue to work as we have over the last five, six years to push towards a political transition and settlement. Votes: 0

The density of settlement of economists over the whole empire of economic science is very uneven, with a few areas of modest size holding the bulk of the population. Votes: 0

People versed in politics need not be told that the devil is in the detail, and tough solutions implying the use of force cannot produce a lasting long-term settlement. Votes: 0

We should not mislead the Iraqis into thinking they have unlimited time to reach a settlement. The longer they think that, the less likely they will be to act. Votes: 0

Every settlement with two shacks and a saloon gave itself a name: Helltown, Fair Play, Grizzly Flats, Piety Hill, Whiskey Flat, You Bet, Nary Red, Lousy Ravine, Petticoat Slide. Votes: 0

If I ever meet with the man who fulfills my ideal, I shall make it a condition of the marriage settlement, that I am to have chocolate under the pillow. Votes: 0

The U.S. should support the historic Gaza withdrawal as a first step toward a final settlement: a permanent Palestinian state in Gaza and nearly all of the West Bank. Votes: 0

The first human beings to land on Mars should not come back to Earth. They should be the beginning of a build-up of a colony/settlement, I call it a 'permanence'. Votes: 0

The most remote place I've been to was in Greenland. I remember setting out for a solo hike from a small cabin, itself several hours' boat ride from the nearest settlement. Votes: 0

Some kind of settlement in Kashmir is crucial for both countries [Pakistan and India]. It's also tearing India apart with horrible atrocities in the region which is controlled by Indian armed forces. Votes: 0

There are house demolitions and destruction all over the West Bank and Gaza. Just yesterday in Gaza they demolished three towers under the pretext that they were built close to a settlement. Votes: 0

If you're filing bankruptcy, you will likely want to hire an attorney. But for debt settlement, a company is sufficient, or as I said, you can often do the legwork on your own. Votes: 0

Whatever promises offered by dictators in any negotiated settlement, no one should ever forget that the dictators may promise anything to secure submission from their democratic opponents, and then brazenly violate those same agreements. Votes: 0

It's only when the settlement work has gone on for months that one realizes how bad things are. As our secretary said to me, your finger-nails never seem dirty until you wash your hands. Votes: 0

The generation of youth in the early 21st century has no way of grasping if they will ever be free from the gnawing sense of the transience, indefiniteness, and provisional nature of any settlement. Votes: 0

Under no circumstances must we touch land belonging to fellahs or worked by them. Only if a fellah leaves his place of settlement, should we offer to buy his land, at an appropriate price. Votes: 0

One of the weaknesses in the cooperative is that it has never been sufficiently leavened by the imagination. This is a quick-silver faculty, and likely to be a cause of worry to any collective settlement. Votes: 0

The long conflict between Israel and Palestine has, for better or worse, become the world's conflict. It permanently destabilizes the Middle East, blocks the settlement of urgent crises, and intensifies looming threats to the West. Votes: 0

Israel has been extremely aggressive, they have continued with their settlement policies, they have continued demolitions, they have continued with their occupation policies which entail a humiliation of Palestinians, which makes the (peace) process difficult. Votes: 0