Definition of Governing

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Definition of Governing
	Governing of Govern Holding the superiority; prevalent; controlling; as, a governing wind; a governing party in a state. Requiring a particular case. Related Definitions: As, Case, Controlling, Govern, Governing, Holding, In, Of, Particular, Party, Prevalent, Requiring, State, Superiority, The, Wind

Governing Quotations

There is an orderliness in the universe, there is an unalterable law governing everything and every being that exists or lives. It is no blind law; for no blind law can govern the conduct of living beings.
Mohandas Gandhi

In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
Lao Tzu

Governing a great nation is like cooking a small fish - too much handling will spoil it.
Lao Tzu

Under socialism all will govern in turn and will soon become accustomed to no one governing.
Vladimir Lenin

The authority of any governing institution must stop at its citizen's skin.
Gloria Steinem

There is little less trouble in governing a private family than a whole kingdom.
Michel de Montaigne

A little kingdom I possess, where thoughts and feelings dwell; And very hard the task I find of governing it well.
Louisa May Alcott

There is no law governing all things.
Giordano Bruno

We urge all democratic nations and the United Nations to answer the Iraqi Governing Council's call for support for the people of Iraq in making the transition to democracy.
Dick Cheney

Governing today means giving acceptable signs of credibility. It is like advertising and it is the same effect that is achieved - commitment to a scenario.
Jean Baudrillard

Governing Translations

governing in French is gouvernant
governing in German is regierend, Beherrschung
governing in Swedish is regerande

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