Possess Quotations

Emotionally, I have no picture-book illustrated with memories of my first five years, but externally, I have impressions that possess a haunting vividness comparable only to the texture of dreams, when dreams are tumultuously alive.

To have another language is to possess a second soul.

What is it worth to possess the riches of the world, when a man comes to face Eternity?

Antibiotics vary greatly in their chemical nature, mode of action upon different organisms, and effect upon the animal body. The selective action of antibiotics upon bacteria and other microorganisms is known as the antibiotic spectrum. Some antibiotics are characterized by a very narrow spectrum, whereas others possess a wide range of activity.

Americans need never fear their government because of the advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation.

Even when they are saturated in the sense of the older theory of valence, the elementary atoms still possess sufficient chemical affinity to bind other seemingly also saturated atoms and groups of atoms, under generation of clearly defined atomic bonds.

A man can only attain knowledge with the help of those who possess it. This must be understood from the very beginning. One must learn from him who knows.

God saw fit, for wise reasons to allow the people of Israel thus to make and possess slaves; but is this any license to us to enslave any of our fellow-men, ... to kill any of our fellow-men whom we please and are able to destroy, and take possession of their estates?

What I learned was that we Millennials possess one factor that supposedly sets us apart from those who came before us. Is it incredibly clear skin, since most of us took Accutane at some point? No. The recurring description of our generation is 'entitled.'

When we consider the fact that nearly three-quarters of the surface of the globe is covered by oceanic water, we begin to realise that the molecular scattering of light in liquids may possess an astronomical significance, in fact contribute in an important degree to the observed albedo of the earth.

I believe myself to possess a most singular combination of qualities exactly fitted to make me pre-eminently a discoverer of the hidden realities of nature.

Every faculty and virtue I possess can be used as an instrument with which to worry myself.

The violinist must possess the poet's gift of piercing the protective hide which grows on propagandists, stockbrokers and slave traders, to penetrate the deeper truth which lies within.

We possess only the happiness we are able to understand.

I don't think anyone has a right to possess anything he doesn't love - art or anything else.

Streptomycin belongs to a group of compounds, known as antibiotics, which are produced by microorganisms and which possess the property of inhibiting the growth and even of destroying other microorganisms.

A boy or girl who has gone through the eight grades should possess a complete, practical education and should have received special training in some specific line of work, fitting him or her to earn a livelihood.

A good jockey has to be physically well balanced. They have to possess a strong upper body and a strong lower body. You've gotta have quick reflexes, and you've got to be incredibly coordinated. But it's you're instincts that have to be perfect. You can't be an exceptional rider without instincts.

Crimea was not a non-nuclear zone in an international law sense but was part of Ukraine, a state which doesn't possess nuclear arms.

We do not possess an official certificate of birth for worship of one God. But the family line is clear: the Jews invented it to endure the coherence, cohesion and existence of their small, threatened people.

I understand the human instinct to want to create a nest and possess things, to show them off, but for me personally, it became less and less interesting.

As a medium, electronic screens possess infinite capacities and instant interconnections, turning words into a new kind of active agent in the world.

What you possess is not what you jingle in the pockets of your memory, but the imaginings with which you fill the spaces of the future.

Some people can sit and enjoy the view... some people like to take photos to feel complete. I need to somehow possess it in some other way. I just have to somehow grasp it and take it home in a more fulsome way. It's where ideas come from.

While one party may possess the levers of power, one party does not possess a monopoly on good ideas. Good lawmaking, after all, is about the ability to craft effective solutions.

Exceptional employees don't possess God-given personality traits; they rely on simple, everyday EQ skills that anyone can incorporate into their repertoire.

Know why you believe, understand what you believe, and possess a reason for the faith that is in you.

The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.

It is certain that, because the negligent do not struggle against self, they never achieve peace of soul or do so tardily, and never possess any virtue in its fullness, while the energetic and industrious make notable advances on both fronts.

My father, who educated his children on worldly principles, gave us much money, considering our age; not in order that we might spend it, but, as he said, to accustom us to possess money without spending it. The result was, that it led me and my brother into many sins.

The Constitution preserves the advantage of being armed which Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation where the governments are afraid to trust the people with arms.

Do you think it is only a little thing to possess a house from which lovely things can be seen?

Egypt does not possess rich natural resources. Its agricultural area is relatively small - less than 10 per cent of the total land. Its growth relies on tourism, Suez Canal tariffs, and foreign investment.

Glamour is not something you possess but something you perceive, not something you have but something you feel. It is a subjective response to a stimulus.

Man is the only animal capable of reasoning, though many others possess the faculty of memory and instruction in common with him.

The first time I was pregnant, Kanye and I were dating, and I was just being introduced to the world of fashion. I wanted to work with a bunch of different stylists, and when you work with a new stylist, everyone wants to possess your look.

In the French language, there is a great gulf between prose and poetry; in English, there is hardly any difference. It is a splendid privilege of the great literary languages Greek, Latin, and French that they possess a prose. English has not this privilege. There is no prose in English.

Unlimited power is apt to corrupt the minds of those who possess it; and this I know, my lords, that where laws end, tyranny begins

We're making a request to the DA to return the medicine to those authorized to possess it.

There is no doubt that we produced 11 patient-specific stem cells and possess the core technology to create them again.

To preserve liberty it is essential that the whole body of people always possess arms and be taught alike, especially when young, how to use them

When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain. (Isaiah 57:13)

Many times people who possess child pornography have been involved in production of the images. We have no reason to believe that's the case here, but there is a bunch of disturbing stuff on the hard drives.

Self is ingenious, crooked, and, governed by subtle and snaky desire, admits of endless turnings and qualifications, and the deluded worshippers of self vainly imagine that they can gratify every worldly desire, and at the same time possess the Truth

Ombudsmen must possess skills of communicating with different entities and providing that information back to the department. Elected officials often possess many of these communication skills and a broad knowledge of the regions they are responsible for serving.

Most of us believe that we possess some aspect of eternity that will insure some kind of survival beyond death. The only problem with those strategies is they forget that only God is eternal. We are finite.

May the luck of the Irish possess you. May the devil fly off with your worries. May God bless you forever and ever.

Measurements of the specific ionization of both the positive and negative particles, by counting the number of droplets per unit length along the tracks, showed the great majority of both the positive and negative particles to possess unit electric charge.

My main concern right now ... is that it leaves the criminal investigations division without people who possess a lot of experience in that area. I'm concerned about what that may do to that division and to solving some of these crimes.

One should always try to acquire knowledge from those who possess it. However, the Islamic world should try not to remain a student all the time. Rather, it should make use of its talents and make optimal use of its innovation and abilities to make scientific advances.

No one is more disappointed with the outcome of this season than Ernie. He genuinely hurts for his players, coaches and the fans. I do feel, however, that he continues to possess the energy and passion that are necessary to regain the unprecedented success that Oregon has enjoyed during his tenure as head coach.

No one in the family played a musical instrument, we did not even possess one between us, all we had was a battered old gramophone, a 1920s model.

One would suppose in reading them that women possess but one class of physical organs, and that these are always diseased.

My father Bill had a problem with Christmas. Although he appears in old photographs to possess a whippy, muscular frame, he was actually a frail man and usually managed to cause some kind of drama just before the festivities began.

Maybe they don't possess the same physical attributes that T.O. brings, but together they're just as good, if not better.

Objects speak: objects possess will and form, why should we wish to interrupt them! We have nothing sensible to say to them. Haven't we learned in the last thousand years that the more we confront objects with the reflection of their appearance, the more silent they become?

Police/gangster films always have a huge following and huge audience because of the power, glamour, and certain fantasy aspect they have to them. When people watch movies, they like to fantasize being in a surreal world, and sometimes a criminal world can be attractive because you possess so much power and money, not like the average 9 to 5 guy.

Only the wise possess ideas; the greater part of mankind are possessed by them.

If we catch a glimpse of freedom, we wish to possess it; if we catch a glimpse of death, we want nothing to do with it. One we cannot have, the other we cannot avoid.

I can hit anywhere. I've always wanted to hit third, but you have to possess consistency ---- day to day and month to month. With me, the consistency sometimes lapses. I'm always working on those things.

I believe we are not far from a day when a nation or organization will possess both biological weapons and the will to use them.

I am sure that instinctively we wish to be everything, to possess it - why cut the rose or marry the man, otherwise?

Businessmen are not in business to lose customers, and schools do not exist to free their clients from the agencies of mass persuasion. School and media possess a productive monopoly upon the imagination of a child.

But great souls, who possess divine qualities know Me as the cause of creation and imperishable, and worship Me single-mindedly.

I have long argued that, if China and the United States were interested in pursuing a strategic partnership, Africa is the best place to start, as neither enters the situation with past colonial baggage, and both possess interests that are quite complementary.

If any of the bright objects come close, they will definitely meet our fire. We possess the necessary equipment to confront them,

There aren't many guys in the NFL that are 350 pounds that can move like he can move, that possess both the strength and the athleticism.

Just like the four main directions (North, South, East and West) the body also possess four openings or doors- the East door is Mouth, the West door is Rectum, the North door is Head while the South door is Private part.

I think it's awesome, ... They possess talents we aren't aware of.

It is a good idea to be alone in a garden at dawn or dark so that all its shy presences may haunt you and possess you in a reverie of suspended thought.

It is a fact that plants also have life like animals. But animals are endowed with mind, and nervous systems too while the plants do not possess the same.

It is not credible that any one should possess so little understanding as to desire the faith and yet be destitute of the most necessary faculty to enable him to receive it.

it is largely because civilization enables us constantly to profit from knowledge which we individually do not possess and because each individual's use of his particular knowledge may serve to assist others unknown to him in achieving their ends that men as members of civilized society can pursue their individual ends so much more successfully than they could alone.

I wholeheartedly believe that Max needs to be held accountable for his action. I also believe that all those who are holding him accountable must be aware that he does not possess the social judgment or social skills necessary to make good choices.

Last year, everything went smooth for him, and this season, he's had to deal with some obstacles and adversity. He does possess great character, and he didn't panic. He stayed the course, and I think a lot of people who've gotten to the level he's at in track would have panicked. Once he was fairly healthy, he got back out and did the work. He's always kept his poise.

Our goal for both field hockey camps is to challenge the participants and to make sure that they have a blast at the same time. We are excited to offer an Elite Week for the first time. It is our aim for this camp is to give the elite field hockey player an opportunity to improve their knowledge and advance their skill while being able to compete against other top field hockey players. We only hire head coaches who have elite level coaching experience and who possess the ability to make each session both challenging and fun.

Rise, Brothers! Come let us possess this land. Never say: "Let well enough alone" . . . Be discontented. Be dissatisfied.

Some of them have been four-year players. They bring leadership, understanding and maturity. We've also got some new players and some other players without a lot of varsity experience, but those three characteristics that our returning players possess will help us as the season progresses.

NASCAR continues to attract more and more female fans. They are an enthusiastic and loyal group who possess a unique intensity in regards to the sport. The new NASCAR Harlequin titles should be a real attraction for this segment of our fans.

Mark and Jim are true visionaries in the Internet space, each having built and run extremely successful companies from the ground up. They are both savvy managers and possess the kind of entrepreneurial spirit that has always been the heart of our company.

Mathematicians may flatter themselves that they possess new ideas which mere human language is as yet unable to express.

I still love Mike; it's just those demons that possess him and make him do things. He needs to find a new savior.

It does not matter how much talent one possess in matters of luck.

I would never want to deny my Mennonite background and culture; I'll always feel like and be identified as a Mennonite and therefore possess that little extra authority on our beliefs. I also see myself as a Canadian writer.

Most commercial products that contain organic molecules possess at least one carbon-carbon double bond, or if one is not present, it is likely that an olefin was used in its preparation. This being the case, the potential applications of olefin metathesis are endless.

When it comes to the most beautiful women of all time, head-turning, full-on glamour wins the day. The women who top the list all possess classic, timeless beauty and they know how to show it off to the best effect. Women are now returning to the high maintenance, polished look because it makes them feel fabulous and they know men love it too.

We really wanted to possess the ball a little bit more but it really was a knock down, drag out game and I give credit to Herkimer for that. We knew their goalie was inexperienced and we wanted to pressure him but we tended to panic when we got around the goal.

We have some work to do, quite frankly. Maryland is an excellent team. They are highly skilled -- they pass the ball and possess the ball very well. They don't have a lot of weaknesses, from front to back, and we're going to have to bring our A-game.

Under the law, no private person may possess classified documents that were illegally provided to them. There is no legal basis under which a third party could retain them as part of an estate. The documents remain the property of the U.S. government.

We all possess the magical ability to enhance our lives and make whatever we wish for to come true. Just like beauty is in the eye of the beholder, magic is in the mind of the believer. (Stephanie Adams speaks about 'GODDESSY')

We know only that we are living in these bodies and have a vague idea, because we have heard it, and because our faith tells us so, that we possess souls. As to what good qualities there may be in our souls, or who dwells within them, or how precious they are, those are things which seldom consider and so we trouble little about carefully preserving the soul's beauty.

To have a quiet mind is to possess one's mind wholly; to have a calm spirit is to possess one's self.

We did some things wrong, but for the most part, they were doing what they were coached to do. They were executing today. We train to possess the ball, and that's probably 75 percent of our training sessions. It's something that we work on a lot, and it was pretty well done.

Those are four talented, experienced kids. They know how to possess the ball and dictate the tempo of the game.

To us, it is more important to possess good character than just technical skills. Skills can be taught, but a negative personality causes so much trouble.

To be a good critic demands more brains and judgment than most men possess

We were able to possess the ball, and we shot pretty well. We had a lot of nice crosses; two went off the post. They had a nice keeper who kept them in the game.

This year the team seems to possess a lot more character and more depth.

We believe in freedom. So does God. I am not a dictator. He is. I am not a barbarian. He is. And he is. They all are. I possess moral authority. You see this fist? This is my moral authority.

The only thing you will ever possess is yourself, and that only briefly, if at all.