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To be called

Examples

I wish not merely to be called Christian, but also to be Christian. Ignatius of Antioch

I do not consider it an insult, but rather a compliment to be called an agnostic. I do not pretend to know where many ignorant men are sure - that is all that agnosticism means. Clarence Darrow

Another great evil arising from this desire to be thought rich; or rather, from the desire not to be thought poor, is the destructive thing which has been honored by the name of "speculation"; but which ought to be called Gambling. William Cobbett

Rhythm and blues used to be called race music. ... This music was going on for years, but nobody paid any attention to it. Ray Charles

Everyone wants to live long, but no one wants to be called old. Icelandic Proverb

All wish to live long, but none to be called old. Danish Proverb

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