Contradicts

Famous quotes containing the word contradicts:

    “When I’m carried away, isn’t it clear that my heart contradicts my mouth?”
    —Jean Racine (1639–1699)

    “One often contradicts an opinion when what is uncongenial is really the tone in which it was conveyed.”
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    “We do not consider patriotism desirable if it contradicts civilized behavior.”
    —Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921–1990)