Operates

Famous quotes containing the word operates:

“If the grace of God miraculously operates, it probably operates through the subliminal door.”
—William James (1842–1910)

“The death of a dear friend, wife, brother, lover, which seemed nothing but privation, somewhat later assumes the aspect of a guide or genius; for it commonly operates revolutions in our way of life, terminates an epoch of infancy or of youth which was waiting to be closed, breaks up a wonted occupation, or a household, or style of living, and allows the formation of new ones more friendly to the growth of character.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)

“Black magic operates most effectively in preconscious, marginal areas. Casual curses are the most effective.”
—William Burroughs (b. 1914)