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disturbed

«Not wishing to be disturbed over moral issues of the political economy, Americans cling to the notion that the government is a sort of automatic machine, regulated by the balancing of competing interests.»
«Men are made uneasy; they flinch; they cannot bear the sudden light; a general restlessness supervenes; the face of society is disturbed, or perhaps convulsed; old interests and old beliefs have been destroyed before new ones have been created. These symptoms are the precursors of revolution; they have preceded all the great changes through which the world has passed.»
«I don't like to be disturbed at home; I tell the cable office not to call me before 6:30 AM, unless there's a war.»
Author: U. Thant | Keywords: cables, disturbed
«Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of them»
Author: Epictetus | About: Men, Men and Women | Keywords: disturbed, take of, views
«That man has reached immortality who is disturbed by nothing material.»
«I had a terrible education. I attended a school for emotionally disturbed teachers.»
«That doctrine of peace at any price has done more mischief than any I can well recall that have been afloat in this country. It has occasioned more wars than any of the most ruthless conquerors. It has disturbed and nearly destroyed that political equilibrium so necessary to the liberties and the welfare of the world.»
«PANDEMONIUM, n. Literally, the Place of All the Demons. Most of them have escaped into politics and finance, and the place is now used as a lecture hall by the Audible Reformer. When disturbed by his voice the ancient echoes clamor appropriate responses most gratifying to his pride of distinction.»
«People are not disturbed by things, but by the view they take of them.»
Author: Epictetus | About: People | Keywords: disturbed, take of, The View
«The loyalties which center upon number one are enormous. If he trips, he must be sustained. If he make mistakes, they must be covered. If he sleeps, he must not be wantonly disturbed. If he is no good, he must be pole-axed.»

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