resorts

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Phrases with the word

Examples

The two worst strategic mistakes to make are acting prematurely and letting an opportunity slip; to avoid this, the warrior treats each situation as if it were unique and never resorts to formulae, recipes or other people's opinions. Paulo Coelho

The mind resorts to reason for want of training. Henry Adams

When imperialism feels weak, it resorts to brute force. Hugo Chávez

During the first quarter of the last century, seaside resorts became the fashion, even in those countries of Northern Europe within the minds of whose people the sea had hitherto held the role of the devil, the cold and voracious hereditary foe of humanity. Karen Blixen

Pleasure resorts are like film stars and royalty... embarrassed by the figures they cut in the fantasies of people who have never met them. Doris Lessing

The one who first resorts to violence shows that he has no more arguments. Chinese Proverb