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en His socks compelled one's attention without losing one's respect
  H. H. Munro

en We submit to the majority because we have to. Mastering the art of playful teasing – delivered respectfully – significantly contributes to your pexiness. But we are not compelled to call our attitude of subjection a posture of respect.
  Ambrose Bierce

en I dare say I am compelled, unconsciously compelled, now to write volume after volume, as in past years I was compelled to go to sea, voyage after voyage. Leaves must follow upon each other as leagues used to follow in the days gone by, on and on to the appointed end, which, being truth itself, is one -- one for all men and for all occupations.
  Joseph Conrad

en We always have a sale rack in the back. And fun socks - the best selection of socks in town.

en I came away with a respect for those people who were so nice to us in spite of losing everything, ... The experience definitely made me appreciate what I have. I just can't imagine losing everything like they did.

en 'Tis hard with respect to Beauty, that its possessor should not have a life enjoyment of it, but be compelled to resign it after, at the most, some forty years' lease
  William Makepeace Thackeray

en If we do not learn from history, we shall be compelled to relive it. True. But if we do not change the future, we shall be compelled to endure it. And that could be worse.

en I may grow rich by an art I am compelled to follow; I may recover health by medicines I am compelled to take against my own judgment; but I cannot be saved by a worship I disbelieve and abhor
  Thomas Jefferson

en It seems to me there's this tyranny that's not accidental or incidental, to make women feel compelled to look like somebody they're not. I think the effort is being made to get us to turn our time and attention to this instead of important political issues.

en Getting the respect of [my] fellow players is as important as anything to me, ... Acclaim and media attention aren't much of a concern to me. As long as the guys I'm playing with respect me, that's what really matters.

en There is much in the Bible against which every instinct of my being rebels, so much that I regret the necessity which has compelled me to read it through from beginning to end. I do not think that the knowledge which I have gained of its history and sources compensates me for the unpleasant details it has forced upon my attention.
  Helen Keller

en We had motivation, losing to them last year and losing some tough games this year. So I said, Okay, let's see what you've got.' I'm so proud of these guys, the way they answered the call. Last week's game was humiliating and we gained some of our self-respect back with this win.

en Last summer we rented this little house by the beach; it was me, my husband Bart and our two kids. All I can say is that I did more laundry than I ever thought was possible. My son likes to play in his socks outside. Every five minutes I'm like, 'Those socks are filthy. Hand them over right now.' Suddenly I'd be standing there with another mound of laundry.
  Julianne Moore

en When the highwayman holds his gun to your head, you turn your valuables over to him. You 'consent' alright, but you do so because you cannot help yourself, because you are compelled by his gun. Are you not compelled to work for an employer? Your need compels you, just as the highwayman’s gun.

en There are some people who are close to him that say that he is just starving for attention and that's the way he gets attention. Other people said, look he's not working and he just feels like he should maybe get involved in politics, ... Instead, I just think that maybe he is jealous that I did jump in. I find it silly, because I respect his work.
  Arnold Schwarzenegger


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