Jacques Derrida
Philosopher, Linguist
"I do everything I think possible or acceptable to escape from this trap."
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Acceptable
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Ovid
Poet
"Those presents are the most acceptable which are enhanced by our regard for the donor."
Benjamin Franklin
Inventor, Statesman, Author
"The most acceptable service of God is doing good to man."
Ovid
Poet
"Those gifts are ever the most acceptable which the giver makes precious. [Lat., Acceptissima semper munera sunt auctor quae pretiosa facit.]"
Jane Alexander
Actress, Director
"No one's conception of art is going to be acceptable to everybody."
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"In our cultural history, all emotions have been more culturally acceptable to women."
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"He presents me with what is always an acceptable gift who brings me news of a great thought before unknown. He enriches me without impoverishing himself."
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"That prince is acceptable to me who becomes a prince among his people's servants."
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"A gift in time of need is most acceptable."
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"Misfortune is a fact of nature acceptable to women, especially when it falls on other women."
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