Rule

Famous quotes containing the word rule:

    “Your favor containing the question, as to whether I consider myself a “new woman” is before me. As a rule I do not consider myself at all. I am, and always have been a progressive woman, and while never directly attacking the conventionalities of society, have always done, or attempted to do those things which I have considered conducive to my health, convenience or emolument ...”
    —Belva Lockwood (1830–1917)

    “Every man needs slaves like he needs clean air. To rule is to breathe, is it not? And even the most disenfranchised get to breathe. The lowest on the social scale have their spouses or their children.”
    —Albert Camus (1913–1960)

    “Here’s the rule for bargains: “Do other men, for they would do you.” That’s the true business precept.”
    —Charles Dickens (1812–1870)