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The fact that a believer is happier than a skeptic is no more to the point than the fact that a drunken man is happier than a sober one.

George Bernard Shaw

I know nothing except the fact of my ignorance.

Socrates

I'm certain of Saturn's rivers, and all else is fact.

Saul Williams

Amor Fati – 'Love Your Fate', which is in fact your life.

Friedrich Nietzsche

The strength of women comes from the fact that psychology cannot explain us. Men can be analyzed, women… merely adored.

Oscar Wilde

As a matter of fact, as we discovered on the train, tomorrow never happens, man. It's all the same f***ing day, man.

Janis Joplin

I never lose sight of the fact that just being is fun.

Katharine Hepburn

But as in ethics, evil is a consequence of good, so, in fact, out of joy is sorrow born.

Edgar Allan Poe

The fact is, the difference between peak performers and everybody else are much smaller than everybody else thinks.

Charles Garfield

The difference between God and the historians consists above all in the fact that God cannot alter the past.

Samuel Butler

God give me strength to face a fact though it slay me.

Thomas H. Huxley

The past is not dead. In fact, it's not even past.

William Faulkner

My parents were very pleased that I was in the army. The fact that I hated it somehow pleased them even more.

Barry Humphries

They have tried to make a go of it, but it comes down to the fact that Sienna can't trust Jude.

Jude Law

Many people would sooner die than think; In fact, they do so.

Bertrand Russell

They were very highly qualified. Much more qualified, in fact, than the British population as a whole.

Alice Bloch

Christianity is the root of all democracy, the highest fact in the rights of men.

Novalis

Men who are unhappy, like men who sleep badly, are always proud of the fact.

Bertrand Russell

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor.

Henry David Thoreau

The fact that they're taking this service away is disheartening.

Angie Martinez

I don't want to be left behind. In fact, I want to be here before the action starts.

Kerry Packer

The fact that it came up during strategic planning, we decided to research it further.

Diana Baltimore

The fact that oil broke close to US$60 today caused a drop in S&P 500 energy stocks.

Jim Paulsen

We are sensitive to the fact that there is a pattern of difficulty here that needs to be attended to, which is why we need a face-to-face discussion.

Carl Goldberg

In fact, she told me she doesn't always agree with what they do.

Mary Hamilton

Despite the fact that we are dealing with an issue that is top on the minds of Kenyans, we have done our best to abide by the rules especially on content.

Uhuru Kenyatta

The fact is that we'd have to spend the $3.2-million to use it for athletics. If we don't use it for athletics, we can still use it for the trail.

Mark Thornton

Largely due to the fact that we didn't get approval from local officials.

James Mcintyre

I like the fact that this record is not so self-serious.

Bryan Adams

I don't think it's bad for college students to have credit cards. They are a fact of life and it's naïve to think they won't (have the cards).

Jacqueline King

Many people would rather die than think; in fact, most do.

Bertrand Russell

Missed the fact that this passenger was a positive match.

Yolanda Clark

Poetry is fact given over to imagery.

Rod Mckuen

Each time you talk to these kids, they're so excited about the fact they can help somebody else. They're so different from anyone we've ever met.

Lynn White

The company is really committed, and the fact that they have deep pockets will help address many of these issues as they come up.

Rashad Kaldany

We are not fighting the fact that the state is asking us to do a better job. We are fighting the fact that the state is cramming it down our throats without any input from us.

William Wood

It all could be linked up after the fact, and that was enough to lead to the federal policy.

Peter Swire

Would in fact precipitate an election.

Tony Valeri

I think the fact the parents are engaged, we're all talking about it, will make this work out very well.

Doug Gordon

It's all Bin Laden. The market is reacting to the fact that they are coming close to capturing someone we thought was dead.

Matthew Johnson

That is the most important fact in this case.

Diane Sullivan

The fact the fair is still there is really something.

John Root

The fact that they're still alive is good news.

Dan Mcteague

And they've also become more and more accustomed to the fact that people are watched for entertainment and for commercial purposes. It's become part of the fabric of our existence.

Paul Eden

[So, no drama on the set?] No, I didn't see it, ... In fact, I thought, 'Well, God, maybe I could do something that would spark some controversy.' .

Michelle Monaghan

One of the dilemmas domestic violence agencies have been facing for awhile is the fact that there are not enough beds.

Maggie Jones

You can usually tell when I'm happy by the fact that I've put on weight.

Christy Turlington

We deplore the fact that Leaser Lake is now a mud puddle.

Harry Burger

We will be continuing with that fact-finding as the committee goes forward.

Louis Lanzerotti

Of course now the fact that she said that to me that night affects me because it was her last night here on earth.

Sharon Fisher

We will include the fact that we consider that to be the likely target age in our agreement on a coalition government.

Franz Muentefering

It has more to do with the fact that there could be a delayed vote because of possible military action.

Kevin Flanagan

It digests very well. In fact, it helps if there's other material to be more digestible.

Joe Roetheli

It's not even enough. The fact is that we know there are people out there we can't get food to.

John Morrill

It's the purity of the fabrics, the sensuality of the look and the fact that everything's carefully hand-done.

Nazila Sawhney

Particularly alarming for us is the fact that this is supposed to be a cease-fire.

Paula Ghedini

If they catch (Bonds) now, then punish him. If they find out about it after the fact, then it's their own stupidity.

Brian Chapman

The fact is that Frank Sinatra also turned 60 once.

Robert Friedland

The fact that all seven of them were alive after hitting the water is a trip to begin with.

Duane Hausch

Because of the attention on boot camps, it's brought attention to the fact that Florida's system is at a breaking point.

Cassandra Jenkins

Very often we find that it is in fact the parents, not the children, that have separation issues.

Jeffrey Solomon

Life has to be given a meaning because of the obvious fact that it has no meaning.

Henry Miller

In fact, there is a 60% chance that one or more of the patents will be reaffirmed.

Ronald Riley

We take Master and VISA. I think the fact that we take charge cards is really one area that it helps.

Barbara Anderson

A lot of our members expressed frustration with the fact they felt they didn't have a chance to speak at the breakfast.

Laurie Wieder

I can't let important policy decisions hinge on the fact that an election is coming up every 90 days.

Gerhard Schroeder

Whatever may or may not be happening now doesn't change the fact that he did not commit that crime in 1985. It's absolutely undisputed.

Keith Findley

The fact that Toyota did not want to cooperate almost sounds as if they've something to hide.

John Mcelroy

I think the fact that they have not proceeded with their application shows you what they think about it. It appears they are more interested in a code amendment.

Jim Matthews

We have evidence of the fact that it can work.

Kaj Pedersen

That still doesn't change the fact that ... we're nowhere near where we wanted to be.

Scott Charbo

Science is the knowledge of consequences, and dependence of one fact upon another.

Thomas Hobbes

It's a fantastic building. In fact, we could fit into two floors of it.

Jesse Teitelbaum

Most of us felt that the fact that there were two cuts, and the depth of the cuts made it intentional.

Jerry Rodriguez

The camps were never built for that sort of number on a long-term basis, ... They are in fact at about double capacity.

Tim Cross

He wasn't very confident of his IDs, ... In fact, I wouldn't go so far as to call them identifications.

Michael Freeman

If I find out for a fact that you snitched, you won't see another holiday, so keep that smile on your face and enjoy this one.

Cameron Stewart

That one fact is why people are not coming through legal channels.

Cecilia Munoz

The fact that they're being delayed . . . whether it's two minutes or five minutes or 15 . . . I can only assume that's going to have some impact.

Catharine Burt

What I like about Bob is that he's given his whole life to the city. That's a fact.

David Hancock

It is the most important site because of the fact that it is very much the seat of the government.

Jayantha Dhanapala

I've got a bunch of holes in them. You're guaranteed to get bit if you take this on as a profession. That's a fact.

Greg Long

Art is a subject that is inundated with opinions. In fact, that's all it is about is opinions.

Chick Corea

We believe the City Council is supportive of what we've done thus far and is supportive of the fact that a (request for proposals) is released.

Scott Freitag

I did not find this an easy decision, ... In fact it is one of the hardest decisions one could ever face in public life because it was so evenly poised.

Peter Costello

I don't care if he had a million bucks in his (expletive) budget. The point of the fact is he's not doing his job.

Geoffrey Barnett

I really always felt that I was going to be an actress. I had a lot of confidence in the fact that I would do well from a very early age. I didn't know how tough the business is.

Susan Lucci

The fact is, they have to do their job. I may not support the war, but I support them no matter what - they're following orders.

Brian Littrell

The fact we're going to announce it and that we have it isn't a secret anymore. We know we've got it.

Jim Lites

I don't think we've accomplished anything. In fact, I'm seeing the problem is even bigger than I envisioned a year ago.

Sen. Michael Waddoups

Right now we do have sufficient government subsidies. I'm not blaming these adopters after all they did contribute to the zoo. We are in fact very appreciative.

Xue Chongde

An aristocracy in a republic is like a chicken whose head has been cut off; it may run about in a lively way, but in fact it is dead.

Nancy Mitford

I came here [Madison] about 20 years ago. In fact, this shop has been here longer than I; this was a cobbler shop before me.

Michael Montalto

This is an estimate at this time, ... If we in fact are building a phantom school ... then this [estimate] is our best shot.

Bill Wheeler

Tomorrow, that's when I'd like to have this done. But the A.A.A. has told us a fact-finding arbitrator is harder to find.

Jim Shea Sr

I got off on the fact that a guy would be so into me from the get-go without really knowing me. That's probably why I had so many bad relationships.

Christina Applegate

The fact that AOL and Microsoft are moving in the same direction is good for everybody.

Neil Starkey

It's clear as crystal that the fact that something is in draft form is meaningless.

Mark Anfinson

Blessed is the man who, having nothing to say, abstains from giving us worthy evidence of the fact.

George Eliot

It does reflect the fact that we think we are a different company to where we were two or three years ago.

David Ritchie

What I took out of it is the fact they are taking us seriously. They know we will be building a serious campaign.

Tom Swan

There will be some Alice In Chains shows this year - that's a fact.

Jerry Cantrell

At this point, it's just a fact. If he was going to go around, he would stow them (put them away).

Kurt Anderson

I think that it has momentum. The fact that a lot of people have approached us says a lot.

Debbie Harllee

When you're saddled with the fact that it's not low-level offenders and there's no accountability, it's doomed for failure.

David Labahn

They were nervous about that, but it is meant to be a code. The fact that they agreed in the first place is extraordinarily imaginative.

Ben Harrison

The fact that we've been given a chance to go there as a team and compete as a team as we have all year, is really what it's all about this year for me.

Pierre Lueders

It hammers home the fact that these individuals can be anywhere.

John Shehan

Here is an important fact: The greatest value for each of us is what we really want.

Jim Steffen

I think we've done very well. In fact, some countries would say we've done too well.

Perry Crosswhite

That steps over the line and is, in fact, illegal.

David Mcintosh

The fact the placement went so well is a sign of strength for that company.

Lex Werkheim

The fact that people have a place to come for some compensation of crime is commendable of our state Legislature.

Cheryle M. Hall

Excruciating, very excruciating. In fact, I started tearing, you know, after I had taken it, it started burning.

Patty Whittaker

I think the fact that he's an actor himself helps. Having that experience, you know that there are rules and boundaries that apply between actors.

Melissa Hughes

We have not dealt with the fact that first responders will (also) be victims in a catastrophic event.

Ross Grayson

He was definitely fouled. And Kennedy was, in fact, shot.

Marc Iavaroni

I definitely take pride in the fact I was tough.

Blaine Wilson

The fact is, this church is real close, and we've basically lost two people that we love so much.

Judy Turner

There have been some challenges and criticisms on both sides, but the fact of the matter is, the Defender has been our voice. And, in some instances, our only voice.

Carolyn Hughes

Despite the fact that the U.S. admitted no wrongdoing, they are compensating Mr. Elmaghraby for the injuries he suffered.

Haeyoung Yoon

She said she disliked the fact that presently it's acceptable for women to pursue men. And she said that every day she thanks God that she's alive.

Kate White

But mainly what you're so excited to win is the fact that you were crowned 'Pizza of the Year' out of almost 300 pizza shops that entered.

Jodie Aufdencamp

We are bringing to our customers' attention the fact that the quality of the tomatoes we are able to buy is not consistent. Rather than us decide what they want, they can decide.

Denny Lynch

A lot of it had to do with not the fact that it was wet ? but it was cold. And I worry about kids getting hurt with the cold and getting wet.

Steve Arnett

Kids live everywhere. ... This statute is far from rational, and may in fact be counterproductive.

Stephen Johnsongrove

We depend a lot on those two, maybe even unfairly. But the fact is that they both have to play really well for our team to win.

Justin Nelson

Just the fact that we have one - that's like the enemy .

Dennis Tarsi

Our community is very outgoing and open. This has to do with the fact that we are inclusive.

Jesiah Martin

I thought the biggest difference was the fact we were able to defend the basketball at the highest level.

Pokey Chatman

I can't comment on that. The fact that it's politics is ridiculous.

Diane Mccutcheon

It is the mark of the cultured man that he is aware of the fact that equality is an ethical and not a biological principle.

Ashley Montague

Naturally one of the consequences would be, that there will be more privatization. That's not a threat, rather a fact.

Hartmut Möllring

The fact we didn't sign more was not for the want of trying.

Peter Thomas

When he comes to Ohio, the economy really gets emphasized. They have incorporated the fact that Ohio is not doing very well into their strategy.

Herb Asher

Companies have been overlooking the fact that a lot of the company data is on personal storage devices, such as USB drives.

Nimrod Reichenberg

They still could do their own landfill. In fact, it might be cheaper for them to do their own.

Bill Olson

The fact of the matter is that the hospital killed him. They caused his death, not her.

Ian Hirsch

It's real blues because there is kind of a sadness in it - the fact that those days are gone.

Luther Dickinson

In fact without Tom's assistance the Cape Cod authorities probably never would have solved these crimes.

Andrew D'angelo

The fact that we're 2-2, there's a sense of urgency.

Brian Thompson

Regardless of the fact that we lost everything materially, we are so blessed.

Felton Mcclellan

The fact is, the technology universe has always been a fabulous source of wealth creation - and wealth destruction.

Arnold Berman

The fact is, it seems, that the most you can hope is to be a little less, in the end, the creature you were in the beginning, and the middle.

Samuel Beckett

Once, power was considered a masculine attribute. In fact, power has no sex.

Katharine Graham

Anal sex is anal sex. It doesn't make any difference whether you're a woman or a man. It is the act itself and not the fact of who's engaging in it.

Larry Parham

We are a fact-gathering organization only. We don't clear anybody. We don't condemn anybody.

J. Edgar Hoover

For now, [Apple is] focusing where the money is, but [this] may in fact benefit their enterprise future.

Ben Bajarin

The Americans will say they have the right to innocent passage, but it's complicated by the fact that this is extremely dangerous cargo and there is extreme risk to our citizens and to the environment.

Greg Thompson

The fact he's doing it is inspiring to me. I look at him and think, hey, I'm only 32.

Sargis Sargsian

They rearranged boxes, they changed titles, but the fact is, nothing has changed.

Lance Corcoran

It is almost impossible to state what one in fact believes, because it is almost impossible to hold a belief and to define it at the same time.

William Carlos Williams

The fact that other people are worse off than us is certainly cold comfort for those in Germany who have to count every cent.

Horst Koehler

This is a hard time for the fire department and, in fact, the city as a whole.

City Manager Carlos Palacios

If you react after the fact, it will cost more, and things will be harder to get done.

Fred Piccolo

What is more important in a library than anything else - than everything else - is the fact that it exists.

Archibald Macleish

It's an individual decision based on the fact that you will be paying for what electric you use.

Merrie Street

There really doesn't seem to be any evidence to support the fact that it is a point of concern.

Wayne Petersen

The problem is that a lot of people think we have very deep pockets when in fact we only have deepish pockets.

Keith Young

In fact, the DoJ should self-inhibit because one party had lost confidence in the department.

Romeo Capulong

This world is very odd we see, We do not comprehend it; But in one fact we all agree, God won't, and we can't mend it.

Arthur Hugh Clough

The fact that orders were up, and they're maintaining guidance is another example that it's not the end of the world.

Gregg Schoenleber

Basically, the game came down to the fact that we weren't able to rebound and didn't get a lot of shots to fall.

Darin Green

What kept me at the table was the fact that they continued to be willing to go over and above (what they were asked to do).

Ginny Goblirsch

The fact that my two best friends are going there in '07 as well just made the decision that much easier.

Cody Goloubef

I would rather discover one scientific fact than become King of Persia.

Democritus

It's significant, in fact too significant not to go forth.

Richard Neufeld

Certainly it's going to be welcomed if, in fact, it turns out to be true.

William Herbert

I'm always fascinated by the way memory diffuses fact.

Diane Sawyer

The fact that we don't do it gives us a competitive advantage.

Jon Peter Lewis

We talked about the fact that we have done nothing really to secure the air side of the airport.

Peter Defazio

The thing that makes him so good and why he does very well at both levels, club and country, is the fact he does very well with his opportunities.

Chris Armas

Almost every baseline fact of importance was changed -- distance, lighting, observation.

Patrick Tillman

Sept. 11 emphasizes the fact the world is a more dangerous place for all of us than we thought.

Walter Carroll

He's never complained, and the fact he's never complained and said anything negative through this whole ordeal is inspiring.

Mike Holt

The fact is that the technology is more and more efficient, and more and more accessible. It's more accessible and possible to do than people think.

Rahul Bakshi

It would happen, even if the guy were Italian. But the very fact that the guy is American is just inexcusable.

Andrei Markovits

The work is very exciting. In fact, we've remarked how much stronger the work is now than what it used to be.

Kathy Emerson

In fact, I hope he's here long enough that he can eventually take my job.

Doug Snell

We've had difficulty attracting major business and developers in the past because of the name. We know that. That's fact.

Joe Sidoti

The fact is, there are not the checks and balances to make sure the money is spent well.

Keith Ashdown

She has said that she is for the new politics and the new technology, and I am for the old. In fact, exactly the opposite is true.

Slade Gorton

That will be slow going, ... because of the difficulty of working in the crater, how deep it is and the fact that everything is mixed in with the earth.

Bob Francis

In fact, until that point, there had only been tariffs on imported goods.

Richard Platt

The fact that it's gossip is exactly why I wanted to keep these private.

Billy Payne

It was a textbook situation, when you buy on rumor and sell on the fact.

John Carioba

The fact of the matter is that it's much too early to anoint anyone yet.

Basil Smikle

The fact of the matter is you don't use it as your regular vehicle, you use it as your in-town vehicle.

Peter Gordon

Calling this production 'postponed' does not disguise the fact that it has been cancelled.

Alan Rickman

We do not know what we want and yet we are responsible for what we are - that is the fact.

Jean Paul Sartre

The fact you won't debate becomes a story in itself.

Bob Loevy

Any new design, whether the city's or anybody else's, has inherent in it the fact of uncertainty and therefore additional costs that are attributable to it. That's why we're able to deliver these units at very affordable prices.

Vito Galati

--and that justifies the fact that we ask for a piece of the retail sale.

Greg Costikyan

The fact was I had the vision... I think everyone has... what we lack is the method. .

Jack Kerouac

We based our decision on the fact that the team we pulled together was extremely experienced with this procedure.

Jeff Wyatt

We are in fact having an extremely strong quarter, and we are more than comfortable with numbers that are out there.

Richard Braddock

This was a big win. In fact, to use 'big' is an understatement. It was bigger than we can adequately describe.

Mike Austin

The fact is I am not having sex. But I feel absolutely ripe for the ? what would you say ? plucking?

Angelina Jolie

He loved the fact that the tournament is only 2 years old and we could grow this into something big.

Jim Winans

The key to any comeback victory, especially when you're able to do it repeatedly, is confidence - the fact that the players have confidence in themselves and their teammates.

Greg Beals