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movement

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The act of moving; change of place or posture; transference, by any means, from one situation to another; natural or appropriate motion; progress; advancement; as, the movement of an army in marching or maneuvering; the movement of a wheel or a machine; the party of movement.

Motion of the mind or feelings; emotion.

Manner or style of moving; as, a slow, or quick, or sudden, movement.

The rhythmical progression, pace, and tempo of a piece.

One of the several strains or pieces, each complete in itself, with its own time and rhythm, which make up a larger work; as, the several movements of a suite or a symphony.

A system of mechanism for transmitting motion of a definite character, or for transforming motion; as, the wheelwork of a watch.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Civilization is a movement and not a condition, a voyage and not a harbor. Arnold J. Toynbee

The least movement is of importance to all nature. The entire ocean is affected by a pebble. Blaise Pascal

Never confuse movement with action. Ernest Hemingway

It is to be hoped that the leaders of this movement will place the nation above the party. Franz von Papen

When steam first began to pump and wheels go round at so many revolutions per minute, what are called business habits were intended to make the life of man run in harmony with the steam engine, and his movement rival the train in punctuality. George William Russell

Movement is a blessing. Arabic Proverb

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