Proportionate Quotes

The weakness of a soul is proportionate to the number of truths that must be kept from it.

I want a counter-terrorism regime that is proportionate, focused and transparent.

The same stimulus that animates men to action, will have a proportionate effect on juvenile minds.

The consequences of things are not always proportionate to the apparent magnitude of those events that have produced them. Thus the American Revolution, from which little was expected, produced much; but the French Revolution, from which much was expected, produced little.

It is also right that we continue to consult with front line workers and the public to ensure that targets are reasonable and achievable, that measurement regimes are proportionate and that the targets take full account of the other reforms that are under way.

The duration of passion is proportionate with the original resistance of the woman.

At Princeton I gained a great deal of pleasure from success in my classes. knowing that I could accomplish those things, and I realized that my success was directly proportionate to the work I put in.