Improper Quotes

“In stating these matters, I speak an open and disinterested language, dictated by no passion but that of humanity. To me, who have not only refused offers, because I thought them improper, but have declined rewards I might with reputation have accepted, it is no wonder that meanness and imposition appear disgustful. Independence is my happiness, and I view things as they are, without regard to place or person; my country is the world, and my religion is to do good.”
― Thomas Paine, Rights of Man

“Rulers define the proper, and the world of duality eventually sieves out the improper.”
― Misba, The High Auction

“Many writers make the mistake of making their readers appear like Lazarus, without any iota of care, throwing down books to readers to crunch as if they are dogs.”
― Michael Bassey Johnson

“Polly shut her door hard, and felt ready to cry with vexation that her pleasure should be spoilt by such a silly idea, for, of all the silly freaks of this fast age, that of little people playing at love is about the silliest. Polly had been taught that it was a very serious and sacred thing, and, according to her notions, it was far more improper to flirt with one boy than to coast with a dozen.”
― Louisa May Alcott, An Old Fashioned Girl

“It is always improper to intentionally offend anyone; and if someone is offended by your actions or words, they are not necessarily right.”
― RJ Intindola – (Gandolfo) – 1981

“31. The human body seems indestructible when we are young. However, it is incredibly fragile and must be care for if it is to serve us for a lifetime. Too often, the abuse it takes during early years (from drugs, improper nutrition, sporting injuries, etc.) becomes painful handicaps during later years.”
― James C. Dobson, Life on the Edge: The Next Generation's Guide to a Meaningful Future

“Mein zweiter Rat lautet: Legen Sie sich eine dickere Haut zu. Lassen Sie sich von niemandem etwas einreden. Wenn wir die Welt verändern wollen, müssen wir unrealistisch, unvernünftig und ungehörig sein.”
― Rutger Bregman, Utopia for Realists: How We Can Build the Ideal World