But probably what I call presentiments are simply the impress on the mind of the warnings which these false-hearted Arabs have repeated so often. ❋ Henry Morton (2004)
It is foolish to dwell too much on the idea of presentiments, but I certainly had a feeling that the time of our reunion had never been so indefinite or so distant as then. ❋ Clement King Shorter (1891)
'If there is ever any meaning in those heavy feelings which are called presentiments -- and I don't believe there is -- there will be in mine to-day .... ❋ Thomas Hardy (1884)
I wasn't much terrified by your growing inclinations, but when you begin to call presentiments to your aid, I confess that I "weaken." ❋ Mark Twain (1872)
I am no believer in those freaks of fancy called "presentiments," but I certainly felt that there was something unpleasant, perhaps painful, in the private relations of the family. ❋ Various (N/A)
We have "presentiments" that people we love, who are climbing mountains, who are fond of ballooning, are in danger. ❋ Unknown (1893)
For I scarcely think my 'presentiments' would have troubled me much except for the being alone and missing granny so. ❋ Mrs. Molesworth (1880)
I know not how it is, Margaret, or why -- I should attach so much importance to the thing, but if ever those glimpses of the future, called presentiments, had foundation in truth, that young Indian is destined to exercise some sort of influence over my fate. " ❋ John Richardson (1824)
For if a zombie-themed film were to be written, produced and entirely filmed in and around the west of Scotland, we could imbue it with all sorts of political and sociological undercurrents and presentiments. ❋ Unknown (2011)
Songs that he hopes might speak to those with similar presentiments and with any luck, those who just dig some music. ❋ Unknown (2010)
The characters, of course, have nothing more than ominous presentiments, but we — and Lawton — know everything: Carnaby Street, sexual openness, the reaction against sexual openness, the rapid commodification of personality, police brutality and more. ❋ Peter Rozovsky (2010)
Like her husband Mary had never embraced the idea of rebellion against Britain; now the war was upon them, and all her worst presentiments were at hand. ❋ Charles Rappleye (2010)
On the question of managing public perceptions, Washington said he was indeed keeping his own dark presentiments private. ❋ Charles Rappleye (2010)
The principal author of the Declaration of Independence, the former governor of Virginia, the former secretary of state, and the former vice president professed "a sincere consciousness that the task is above my talents, and that I approach it with those anxious and awful presentiments which the greatness of the charge and the weakness of my powers so justly inspire." ❋ Unknown (2009)
Defense hopes for a quick acquittal vanished, replaced with presentiments of a mistrial, presentiments fueled by reports of acrimony in the jury room. ❋ Catmommie (2009)
All of this invokes vague presentiments of gloom and there are plenty of bears ready to sustain fears that we are on the brink of economic meltdown. ❋ Richard (2008)
