Do not waste a minute-not a second-in trying to demonstrate to others the merits of your performance. If your work does not vindicate itself, you cannot vindicate it. From LearnThat.org. [Thomas W. Higginson]
No, the doctrine of our merits is altogether unscriptural and antiscriptural; there is no foundation of any good hope upon that account. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume VI (Acts to Revelation)] Reference
One of literature's merits is precisely that it helps. From Wordnik.com. [Joseph Brodsky - Nobel Lecture] Reference
But being wrong on the merits is not the same thing as being treasonous. From Wordnik.com. [Balkinization] Reference
Argue the long-term merits of life without the two loud-mouthed wideouts all you want. From Wordnik.com. [CNN.com] Reference
WHATEVER its long-term merits, the deal did little to reverse Morgan Stanley's sagging fortunes. From Wordnik.com. [Local News from Tuscaloosa News] Reference
For some people the difference between the politics and the merits is that they care about the politics. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » The World Turned Upside Down] Reference
The notion that any of you ever succeeded solely on your own merits is amusing and disgusting at the same time. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Rep. Blackburn touts Social Security privatization.] Reference
But either way, Judge Taylor made factual findings that help the plaintiffs on appeal, even if her analysis of the merits is rejected. From Wordnik.com. [Balkinization] Reference
Clearly, refuting such claims on the merits is a waste of time. From Wordnik.com. [Report on the 2005 Mega Creation Conference, Part Two - The Panda's Thumb] Reference
Thee all His merits, that is to say, of His Incarnation, Passion and. From Wordnik.com. [Meditations on the Life and Passion of Our Lord Jesus Christ.] Reference
The principal point being, though, that the merits are already settled. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Mojave Cross Decision (Salazar v. Buono) Handed Down] Reference
As a matter of logic, of course judging an argument by it’s merits is the only way to go. From Wordnik.com. [Climate Change and Argumentative Fallacies] Reference
Not the least among his merits is the sedulousness he exhibited in the collection of evidence. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 14: Simony-Tournon] Reference
Whether they are right or not on the merits, that is commendable and a service to all Americans. From Wordnik.com. [Geoffrey R. Stone: Uncle Sam on the Lam] Reference
Letting them compete on their merits is a good way to find out, and data is a part of the merit. From Wordnik.com. [Search Engine Optimization and Marketing News provided by Cumbrowski.com]
Bloggers who have interacted with her over the years recall her merits and endless quest for peace. From Wordnik.com. [Lebanese Blogger Leila Abu-Saba Mourned] Reference
DAVIS: Well, I think that the case on the merits is a close call; it was a divided court in Florida. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - CNN Late Edition: Will the Supreme Court Be the Final Stop for Campaign 2000? - December 10, 2000] Reference
However, Churchill’s premature piece, whatever its artistic merits, is an exercise in hostile political propaganda. From Wordnik.com. [Why Do a Reading of Caryl Churchill’s “Seven Jewish Children” at a Jewish Theater? « The Blog at 16th and Q] Reference
Get a grip-at least try and write a piece on the so called merits of the plan, instead of invoking the name of Kennedy. From Wordnik.com. [AlterNet.org Main RSS Feed] Reference
I also would not argue that the position taken by the SG on the merits is untenable, though it’s not required by law. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » The Solicitor General Lays an Egg] Reference
Our message is a good one that should win on its own merits, that is, if we would live up to them and improve our image. From Wordnik.com. [Lone Star Times] Reference
"To its credit, Frontrunners doesn't strive to generate more suspense than the situation merits, which isn't much," writes. From Wordnik.com. [GreenCine Daily] Reference
There are indeed times in habeas when the claims are such obvious garbage that denial on the merits is the fastest way out. From Wordnik.com. [Crime and Consequences] Reference
The reason that I am glib on its merits is that it doesn’t address the central question, which is how to educate our kids?. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2007-11-01] Reference
If you read my work or Maddox's work or any of the other fratire authors and dislike our writing on it's merits, that is fine. From Wordnik.com. [Tucker Max: Pass the Beer: In Defense of "Fratire"] Reference
Montesquieu, Buckle, Spengler, and Toynbee, not the least of his merits was the exegetical literature his many books produced. From Wordnik.com. [ENVIRONMENT AND CULTURE] Reference
Your advice should not place undue weight on the so-called merits of the inevitable legal challenge to your client's business. From Wordnik.com. [LIKELIHOOD OF CONFUSION®] Reference
A "major victory" would have been summary judgment on the merits, which is what I had suspected and been preparing to address. From Wordnik.com. [MAJOR CUCCINELLI VICTORY] Reference
Darren Allen, a spokesman for the Vermont Education Association, which represents teachers, said the idea merits consideration. From Wordnik.com. [burlingtonfreepress.com -] Reference
I apparently have a comment at 193 that is awaiting moderation; it will stand or be stricken on its merits, which is fine by me. From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake » Late Nite FDL: Unleash the Wingnuts] Reference
Ben Smith nice article on robocalls actual "merits" in elections. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Morning Roundup] Reference
You're just listing generalized "merits" without any facts to back them up. From Wordnik.com. [Election Central Sunday Roundup] Reference
I guess it all depends on what you consider the definition of "merits" to be. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript - CNN Late Edition: Cheney Discusses the Budget Battle; Will Bush's Agenda Mend the Divide Between Congress and White House? - March 4, 2001] Reference
Do we then need to engage in a debate over the respective "merits" who wields it?. From Wordnik.com. [Humanity's Final, Final Solution: Resistance will be futile.] Reference
Was ever so exquisitely funny and unexpected a turn given to the dull word "merits"?. From Wordnik.com. [Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 152, May 23, 1917] Reference
Neil's distinction between the "merits" and "language" of the bill lacks any basis in reality. From Wordnik.com. [How a Bill Becomes a Law] Reference
16 minutes ago, -1/+2Thing is, I just don't see how doodling on a rum label merits the top of the front page. From Wordnik.com. [digg.com: Stories / Popular] Reference
17 minutes ago, -1/+2Thing is, I just don't see how doodling on a rum label merits the top of the front page. From Wordnik.com. [Original Signal - Transmitting Digg] Reference
Bill cannot be positive in this campaign, because Hillary's "merits" are very shallow and voters are rejecting her. From Wordnik.com. [Obama And Bill Duke It Out Over Obama's 2004 War Quote] Reference
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