The world is going mad in mutual extermination, and murder, considered as a crime when committed individually, becomes a virtue when it is committed by large numbers. It is the multiplication of the frenzy that assures impunity to the assassins. Cyprian
See now the power of truth; the same experiment which at first glance seemed to show one thing, when more carefully examined, assures us of the contrary. Galileo Galilei
Yet one thing secures us what ever betide, The scriptures assures us the Lord will provide. Isaac Newton
Where the light is, and each thing clear,Separate from all others, standing in its place,I drink the time and touch whatever's near,And hope for day when the whole world has that face:For what assures her present every year?In dark accidents the mind's sufficient grace. Delmore Schwartz
Why d'ye talk to yourself?' 'It assures me of a good listener. Diana Gabaldon
When cutting staff at the Pentagon, don't eliminate the thin layer that assures civilian control. Donald Rumsfeld