True wisdom is less presuming than folly. The wise man doubteth often, and changeth his mind; the fool is obstinate, and doubteth not; he knoweth all things but his own ignorance.
Quotes about presuming (16 Quotes)
A man should remind himself that an object of faith is not scientifically demonstrable, lest presuming to demonstrate what is of faith, he should produce inconclusive reasons and offer occasion for unbelievers to scoff at a faith based on such ground.
Upon the subject of education, not presuming to dictate any plan or system respecting it, I can only say that I view it as the most important subject which we as a people may be engaged in.
What that means in the greater scheme of things, I'll know more tomorrow. The knee was tolerant. He was sore in the obvious places, being the hands and upper torso. It's a good first step toward getting back to baseball activities. ... I'm presuming it's a baby-step type of thing.
You're presuming too much by using the word legacy - presuming that someone is going to care.
You can change technology all you want, but you can't change people. Average folks still want to watch the movie and buy it. It's presuming a lot to think that they will replace the model they've used for decades.
When someone who is known for being comedic does something straight, it' s always a big breakthrough or a radical departure. Why is it no one ever says that if a straight actor does comedy Are they presuming comedy is easier.
People usually bring too much stuff with them. And then they make assumptions about that stuff. I'll presume that you're going to love my mother's pink china and that this is what we will be using on the holidays. And I don't talk to you about it, because, well, surely, if you love me, you can see how beautiful this is. You, on the other hand, are presuming that I see how beautiful your mother's beige china is.
She said it had been hijacked shortly after takeoff. By this time, the plane had been in the air - again, I'm presuming that it took off on time - for over an hour.
I believe we must seek God's will, never presuming to identify it with our own program or power.
Presuming on that lone result
Her infinite disdain
But vanquished her with my defeat
'Twas Victory was slain.
I hope all of us will give Tom DeLay the courtesy of presuming him to be innocent and look at the facts before anybody makes a judgment,
The character of instrumental music... lets the emotions radiate and shine in their own character without presuming to display them as real or imaginary representations.
Preferential affirmative action patronizes American blacks, women, and others by presuming that they cannot succeed on their own. Preferential affirmative action does not advance civil rights in this country.
Sometimes we are devils to ourselves When we will tempt the frailty of our powers, Presuming on their changeful potency.
We're not presuming that this is the policy of the judicial branch or the legislative branch, although it certainly ought to be.