Potentialities

It is my experience that those in authority are wisely frowning on the rather wild statements which from time to time are made with regard to 'potentialities' of the north. ❋ Unknown (1952)

In proportion as we see human beings approach this condition, -- in fact, we sometimes see them approach it very nearly, -- we see the "potentialities" of the soul (I do not like the word, but it expresses my meaning better than any other I know) held in abeyance, and such an imperfectly awakened man does not, in some cases, manifest the degree of sensibility or intelligence manifested in many animals. ❋ Henry Rogers (1841)

"potentialities," (call them what you will,) a certain external influence is necessary to awaken its dormant life; to turn a ❋ Henry Rogers (1841)

It would be a mistake to allow feelings aroused by contemplating the harsh deeds and extravagant assertions that have accompanied the Fascist process to obscure the potentialities and the lessons of the adventure—no, not adventure, but destiny riding without any saddle and bridle across the historic peninsula that bridges the world of antiquity and our modern world. ❋ Thaddeus Russell (2010)

So strange, so inexplicable a phenomenon, attested by eye-witnesses, corroborated by men of recognized standing, and acknowledged by government as well as unofficial historians among the people who had sworn undying hostility to the Bábí Faith, may be truly regarded as the most marvelous manifestation of the unique potentialities with which a Dispensation promised by all the Dispensations of the past had been endowed. ❋ Rothwell Polk (2011)

The potentialities for harm outweigh those for good. ❋ Dr. Joseph Mercola (2010)

The priesthood should make use of the potentialities [...] ❋ Unknown (2010)

Our associate partial of Alfred Harbage (your scribe's mentor) wrote years ago, If Macbeth were alternative than he is, reduction identical to ourselves, he would be a reduction absolute symbol of a own misfortune potentialities as good as a abyss we have escaped. ❋ Admin (2009)

He rather cultivates them, not for their own sake, but because of their potentialities, bringing to living consciousness an experience that is unified and total .... ❋ Unknown (2010)

We are assured that in this day the "potentialities inherent" within us will be attained, and the "innate excellence" of our reality will be demonstrated. ❋ Brent Poirier (2010)

Thus the two together suggest a dynamic universe that is never fully complete or incomplete, never full or empty, but always en route, pursuing but never acquiring its full range of potentialities. ❋ Bill Shireman (2010)

So strange, so inexplicable a phenomenon, attested by eye-witnesses, corroborated by men of recognized standing, and acknowledged by government as well as unofficial historians among the people who had sworn undying hostility to the Bábí Faith, may be truly regarded as the most marvelous manifestation of the unique potentialities with which a Dispensation promised by all the Dispensations of the past had been endowed. ❋ Rothwell Polk (2011)

Jules et Jim is an epic of inconsequence, the historical sweep of the first world war and the rise of nazism reduced to interruptions to the enigmatic potentialities of private life. ❋ Unknown (2011)

It seems to me that events such as these might help to raise awareness, amongst all parties, not only of a particular approach to the liturgy, but also of the broader potentialities and applications of English in the liturgy, as well as in sacred music, far beyond what we have seen manifest these past 40 years. ❋ Unknown (2009)

[Speaker] 1: "Did you punch yourself in the face while dancing awkwardly?" Speaker 2: "[um]... [eh]. Potentially..." ❋ Steffers_11 (2010)

Son: Hey mom, where's [Kelcey]? Mom: She's hanging out with Marco. I think he's The Potential. Son: [Oh geez], God help that [poor boy]. ❋ TheNickyZac (2012)

Look at all [the ladies] in [the bar] [tonight]... very potentious. ❋ Danizzle (2007)

[Im] [18], do i have [potential]?? ❋ Notbadboy2 (2009)

He's earning mid-B's so far this year, but he has [tremendous] [potential]. I think he'll end up with an A if he starts [studying]. ❋ Diggity Monkeez (2005)

The [potentiability] of that [space heater]. ❋ Rustoleum (2015)

Son: [Hey mom], what's [Kelcey] doing tonight? Mom: She's hanging out with Marco again. It looks like he's The Potential. Son: [Oh geez], god help that boy! ❋ AmazinNickyZac (2012)

Man 1: You [coming] to the [bar] [tonight]? Man 2: Potentiably ❋ Spadict (2008)

[instead] of "i'd [fuck her]", [you say], "she's got potential" ❋ David (2004)

Person 1: You [wanna ball] tomorrow? Person 2: potentially Person 1: [I'll take that] as a no. [Fuck you too]. ❋ MRxMUFFINxMAN (2017)