Definition of Generally

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Generally

In general; commonly; extensively, though not universally; most frequently.

In a general way, or in general relation; in the main; upon the whole; comprehensively.

Collectively; as a whole; without omissions.

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Generally Quotations

An enemy generally says and believes what he wishes.
Thomas Jefferson

Enlighten the people generally, and tyranny and oppressions of body and mind will vanish like evil spirits at the dawn of day.
Thomas Jefferson

These capitalists generally act harmoniously and in concert, to fleece the people.
Abraham Lincoln

Those disputing, contradicting, and confuting people are generally unfortunate in their affairs. They get victory, sometimes, but they never get good will, which would be of more use to them.
Benjamin Franklin

Those who govern, having much business on their hands, do not generally like to take the trouble of considering and carrying into execution new projects. The best public measures are therefore seldom adopted from previous wisdom, but forced by the occasion.
Benjamin Franklin

Increase of material comforts, it may be generally laid down, does not in any way whatsoever conduce to moral growth.
Mohandas Gandhi

A remark generally hurts in proportion to its truth.
Will Rogers

People who don't take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year. People who do take risks generally make about two big mistakes a year.
Peter Drucker

Generally speaking, a howling wilderness does not howl: it is the imagination of the traveler that does the howling.
Henry David Thoreau

Soldiers generally win battles; generals get credit for them.
Napoleon Bonaparte

Generally Translations

generally in Afrikaans is in die algemeen
generally in Dutch is in het algemeen, doorgaans
generally in Italian is generalmente
generally in Latin is plerumque, universe, fere
generally in Norwegian is vanligvis
generally in Portuguese is geralmente
generally in Spanish is generalmente

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