Logo - Feel The Words

Favourable Quotes

When conditions finally align.

These favourable quotes span airline pricing, historic empire-building, and personal support for activism when the moment feels right. Related ideas appear in our Active quotes collection.

I am not sure how much good is done by moralising about fairy tales. This can be unsubtle - telling children that virtue will be rewarded, when in fact it is mostly simply the fact of being the central character...

Quotes by A. S. Byatt

But let her remember, that it is in Britain alone, that laws are equally favourable to liberty and humanity; that it is in Britain the sacred rights of nature have received their most awful ratification.

Quotes by Thomas Day

If it was in the interest of Rome to extend her conquests towards the East, and to enter on the inheritance of Alexander the Great there in all its extent, the circumstances were never more favourable for doing so than...

Quotes by Theodor Mommsen

I am, in general, favourable to activism and social movements and hostile to graft and corruption.

Quotes by Tariq Ali

Able Quotes

The guest gets at least as much service with us as with some established airline, if not even more. And at by far a favourable price. Thus the passengers remain gladly with us.

Quotes by Niki Lauda

It is essential for genetic material to be able to make exact copies of itself; otherwise growth would produce disorder, life could not originate, and favourable forms would not be perpetuated by natural selection.

Quotes by Maurice Wilkins

In 1996, I took advantage of some favourable circumstances to propose to the state of the Ticino Canton the foundation of the Academy of Architecture and, with it, an Italian-speaking university in Switzerland.

Quotes by Mario Botta

Although our capacities to advance our interests are limited, we should be active and constructive in pursuit of a peaceful and favourable international environment.

Quotes by Malcolm Fraser

In hindsight, Watergate was a curse as well as a blessing for American journalism. The courageous reporting of the 'Post' and the 'New York Times' - coupled with the favourable Supreme Court rulings on publication of the Pentagon Papers -...

Quotes by Lionel Barber

Active Quotes

Many foreign property owners work in the City of London and are encouraged to bring their expertise and earning power to this country because of the favourable capital tax environment. Attacking their property profit may encourage some to leave, but...

Quotes by Jacob Rees-Mogg

I am much obliged by the favourable sentiments you express towards me, and shall be happy if I can be of service in carrying into execution your plans.

Quotes by George Stephenson

George Lucas was casting about and had heard favourable things about my work in Clockwork Orange and asked me to come in, which of course I did even though no one knew what the film was about!

Quotes by David Prowse

Frequently Asked Questions

What situations are described as "favourable" in these quotes?
Competitive pricing for airline passengers, historically opportune moments for empire expansion, and personal support for activism and social causes.
Do any favourable quotes reference historical empires?
Yes, one discusses how favourable circumstances once aligned for Rome to extend its reach toward the East and inherit Alexander the Great's legacy.
Is being favourable to activism seen as a value here?
One speaker directly states support for activism and social movements while opposing corruption, framing favourability as a moral stance.
How does favourable pricing appear in these quotes?
One references favourable pricing as a competitive edge over established airlines, tied to strong customer service.
What historical rights are mentioned alongside "favourable"?
One quote ties favourable laws in Britain to liberty and natural rights, a theme also touched on in Amendment Rights quotes.

From ancient Rome to modern liberty, favourable circumstances shape how history unfolds. Continue exploring with Able quotes and Alone quotes.