Principles

That, as precedents for the construction of a successful flying machine, the investigation of some species of birds as a base of the principles of all is correct only in connection with the species and habits of the bird; that the _general mechanical principles_ of flight applicable to the _operation_ of the _same unit_ of wing in _all_ species are alone applicable to the flying machine. ❋ Various (N/A)

Thus from universal and necessary ideas we rise to the _absolute Idea_, from immutable principles to a _First Principle of all principles_, a _First Thought_ of all thoughts -- that is, to _God_. ❋ Unknown (1852)

But sticking up for your principles is only admirable if your principles are admirable. ❋ Unknown (2009)

But after the platitudes — which they call principles — everything turned strange. ❋ Unknown (2008)

His message of self-esteem and success is built on what he calls the principles of "" possibility thinking, '' a phrase suggested by Mrs. Norman Vincent Peale to distinguish Schuller's message from the "" positive thinking '' coined by her husband. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Up to this point we have practically had most of the other writers on the subject with us, as I have said already: for all of them identify their elements, and what they call their principles, with the contraries, giving no reason indeed for the theory, but contrained as it were by the truth itself. ❋ Aristotle (2002)

We did send down what we call our principles of effectiveness, and those are now being used by the states to make sure all of these programs develop data as to what their needs are, develop goals and purposes, then develop research-based programs, and develop evaluation. ❋ ITY National Archives (1998)

Bound up in these four principles is the intention to promote a way of life in other countries which not only mirrors our own fundamental values here in Canada, but also is the basis of future prosperity here and in other countries. ❋ Unknown (1992)

He had never seen Karoly at work: master Karoly had taught him and Bog-dan and Yuri what he called the principles of the arts, shown them the weather-glass and other such prognosticating devices; but the true magic master Karoly had never given mem, nor ever worked in front of witnesses, unless one counted his communing with the walls of the keep and the earth of the fields. ❋ Cherryh, C. J. (1992)

It is indeed only in consequence of the default, or omission, of such precept or command, that the abolitionist appeals to what he calls the principles of the gospel. ❋ E. N. [Editor] Elliott (N/A)

M. Dunoyer, with whom nothing can be done when what he calls principles are under discussion, is very far from believing that in matters of political economy yes and no may be true at the same moment and to the same extent; let it be said even to his credit, such a conception is the more repugnant to him because of the frankness and honesty with which he holds his doctrines. ❋ Unknown (1888)

'They may have what they call principles,' he admitted, intent on pursuing his advantage over the colonel, who said, to shorten the controversy: 'It's a question of my vote, and my liking. ❋ George Meredith (1868)

"The Creed and the Ten Commandments are what I call principles," said ❋ Charlotte Mary Yonge (1862)

These doctrines, which they call their principles, are so frequently brought into the pulpit, that sometimes a private member of one of those denominations, when he goes to hear a preacher of the other, expecting what will come forward, has his scriptural notes prepared, and reads them against the doctrines delivered: on which issue is joined, and the doctrines are debated in the presence of the congregation. ❋ Unknown (1846)

In announcing his speech in Michigan, Romney's presidential campaign exploratory committee listed what it called his "principles for health-care reform," which include giving states the responsibility and resources to care for the poor, uninsured and chronically ill; giving a tax deduction to those who buy their own health insurance; and reducing the influence of lawsuits on medical care and costs. ❋ Unknown (2011)