Purity Quotes
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The only method of restoring the natural equality of dignity between men and women, lies in the demolishment of that elaborate theological structure which maintains that woman is made for the possession of man in a sense in which man is not made for woman, and that celibacy, per se, is a state of superior purity. Nature and common sense (not metaphysical sense) demonstrate that there is no good reason why any man or any woman should take, claim, or wield "lordship" over another.
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A fearless woman who knows that her purity is her best shield can never be dishonoured.
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We believe as much in the purity of race as we think they do... We believe also that the white race of South Africa should be the predominating race.
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Why should men arrogate to themselves the right to regulate female purity?
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I couldn't find anybody who didn't light up when I rang and said I want to talk about Virginia Cherrill. I think she had this absolute purity of spirit.
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In times to come people will not judge us by the creed we profess or the label we wear or the slogans we shout, but, by our work, industry, sacrifice, honesty and purity of character.
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Purity of morals is the only sure foundation of public happiness in any country.
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There is only a single step between impurity and purity.
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Purity or impurity depends on oneself, no one can purify another.
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Confidence is the purity of action produced by a mind free of doubt.
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Civil disobedience can only lead to strength and purity.
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I have a purity ring.
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Before children, even the most cynical people throw down their usual masks and become capable of feeling the purity and love which all human beings seek.
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God be thanked that there are some in the world to whose hearts the barnacles will not cling.
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Be purity of life the test, leave to the heart, to heaven the rest.
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What if a man save my life with a draught that was prepared to poison me? The providence of the issue does not at all discharge the obliquity of the intent. And the same reason holds good even in religion itself. It is not the incense, or the offering that is acceptable to God, but the purity and devotion of the worshipper.
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If you came to see the truth, the purity, it's here inside a lonely heart.
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So much of what a pet is about for us is that it becomes a vessel for yearnings, dreams, illusions, hopes and so forth. It's a projection of the ultimate innocence and purity. That's why it's hard to see a dog in its dogness. That's why, when some harm comes to a dog, it's much harder for an audience to deal with that, more so than dealing with harm that comes to a child or anything human.
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Purity does not mean crushing the instincts but having the instincts as servants and not the master of the spirit.
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And it is you, spirit--with will and energy, and virtue and purity--that I want, not alone with your brittle frame.
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There are no better cosmetics than a severe temperance and purity, modesty and humility, a gracious temper and calmness of spirit; and there is no true beauty without the signatures of these graces in the very countenance.
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Purity of life is the highest and truest art.
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God would not rub so hard if it were not to fetch out the dirt that is ingrained in our natures. God loves purity so well He had rather see a hole than a spot in His child's garments.
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Wrong education and upbringing produces ugly personalities, whereas a fine upbringing and good education will bring forth superior sense and feeling, as well as nobility and purity of mind.
