Should Quotes

I think art is the only thing that's spiritual in the world. And I refuse to forced to believe in other people's interpretations of God. I don't think anybody should be. No one person can own the copyright to what God means.

One that desires to excel should endeavor in those things that are in themselves most excellent.

The well-being and welfare of children should always be our focus.

I think that most manufacturing and mining should be under the purview of state authorities.

A grave blockhead should always go about with a lively one - they show one another off to the best advantage.

Don't measure yourself by what you have accomplished, but by what you should have accomplished with your ability.

If we should be blessed by some great reward, such as fame or fortune, it's the fruit of a seed planted by us in the past.

The winners in life think constantly in terms of I can, I will, and I am. Losers, on the other hand, concentrate their waking thoughts on what they should have or would have done, or what they can't do.

There is no pain equal to that which two lovers can inflict on one another. This should be made clear to all who contemplate such a union. The avoidance of this pain is the beginning of wisdom, for it is strong enough to contaminate the rest of our lives.

I want you to answer this question: Why should you settle for anything less than an authentic conservative who will fight for your views and values without an apology? Think about that.

When I look back on my knee-jerk reactions now, I realize I should have just taken a breath.

My doctor tells me I should start slowing it down - but there are more old drunks than there are old doctors so let's all have another round.

I didn't want to set up a women's studies program. I thought women should learn to operate in a coeducational atmosphere, because, especially in national security and international affairs, it's male-dominated.

The one excellent thing that can be learned from a lion is that whatever a man intends doing should be done by him with a whole-hearted and strenuous effort.

It isn't enough for you to love money - it's also necessary that money should love you.

A mistress should be like a little country retreat near the town, not to dwell in constantly, but only for a night and away.

A baby is God's opinion that life should go on.

The architect should strive continually to simplify; the ensemble of the rooms should then be carefully considered that comfort and utility may go hand in hand with beauty.

A politician should have three hats. One for throwing into the ring, one for talking through, and one for pulling rabbits out of if elected.

I was always shocked when I went to the doctor's office and they did my X-ray and didn't find that I had eight more ribs than I should have or that my blood was the color green.

Well, I don't think we should go to the moon. I think we maybe should send some politicians up there.

The first thing you should do with an actor is not sign a contract with him. Take him to dinner. And take him for a walk afterwards.

Men should only believe half of what women say. But which half?

Deficits mean future tax increases, pure and simple. Deficit spending should be viewed as a tax on future generations, and politicians who create deficits should be exposed as tax hikers.

No one is guaranteed happiness. You can pursue it, but if you happen to find success along the way on that road to happiness, Conservatives believe you should not be demonized or penalized for it.

In the aftermath of September 11, and as the 9/11 Commission report so aptly demonstrates, it is clear that our intelligence system is not working the way that it should.

I don't think one should be comfortable standing on a stage with people applauding and laughing at every stupid thing you say.

No dancer can watch Fred Astaire and not know that we all should have been in another business.

I am the only person in the world I should like to know thoroughly.

Private student loans should be avoided at all costs.