Believing that corruption and a lack of morals were key reasons that the KMT lost mainland China to the Communists, Chiang attempted to purge corruption by dismissing members of the KMT accused of graft.

Believing that people were motivated by self-interest, Niccolò Machiavelli wrote The Prince in 1513 as advice for the city of Florence, Italy.

Believing that they were living in the end times, these evangelicals expected God to spiritually renew the Christian Church thereby bringing to pass the restoration of spiritual gifts and the evangelization of the world.

Believing the town to be only lightly defended, Burgoyne and Baum were unaware that Stark and 1, 500 militiamen were stationed there.

Believing that reinforcements might be necessary, Burgoyne marched the army toward Bennington until further word arrived that Breymann and the remnants of his force were returning.

Believing he was under suspicion of atheism himself, he wrote to the Lord Keeper, Sir John Puckering, protesting his innocence, but his efforts to clear his name were apparently fruitless.

Believing the central highlands were of strategic importance to the Việt Cộng or subject to a potential invasion by North Vietnam, Diệm decided to construct a Maginot Line of settlements.

Believing that the war was all but over, the English divided their forces and in December were routed by the fleet of Lieutenant-Admiral Maarten Tromp at the Battle of Dungeness in the English Channel.

Believing that Britain's difficulties in China were accentuated by its isolation, Chamberlain contemplated an agreement with Germany.

Believing that the Peloponnesians were direct descendents of the ancient Hellenes, Pletho rejected Justinian's idea of a universal Empire in favour of recreating the Hellenistic civilization, the zenith of Greek influence, In his 1415 and 1418 pamphlets urged Manuel II and his son Theodore to turn the peninsula into a cultural island with a new constitution of strongly centralised monarchy advised by a small body of middle-class educated men.

Other hits of the 1970s were " Everybody's Out of Town ", " I Just Can't Help Believing " ( Billboard No. 9 in 1970, covered by Elvis Presley ), " No Love At All ", " Mighty Clouds of Joy ", and " Rock and Roll Lullaby ".

:" Believing that they were driven out of the land of Jerusalem because of the iniquities of their fathers, and that they were wronged in the wilderness by their brethren, and they were also wronged while crossing the sea ; and again, that they were wronged while in the land of their first inheritance, after they had crossed the sea " ( Mosiah 10: 12-13 )

Believing that the animals were devoid of sentience, Descartes thought the death throes of animals was akin to " taking apart a spring-driven clock ".

Believing his foster parents were his real parents, he left his home and travelled to Greece, eventually reaching the city where his biological parents lived.

Believing that two U. S. carriers had been taken out of action with heavy damage, Tanaka's reinforcement convoy again headed toward Guadalcanal, and by 08: 00 on 25 August they were within of their destination.

Believing that a group of Nationalists were inside the shop, they opened fire.

Believing that the words of Scripture as originally penned in the Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek were inspired by God, the translators gave to this version a beauty which affects the English language to this day.

Believing a rumor that the Roman army had been ordered not to move against them, they occupied some lands along the Rhine, and were told in no uncertain terms to get out.

Believing in her husband's innocence, she also encouraged him not to resign and instead fight all the impeachment charges that were eventually leveled against him.

Believing that there were too many odd temples in his territory, he had them destroyed, leaving only the temples of Wu Taibo and Wu Zixu.

Believing that Britain was soon about to declare the whole area a protectorate, Lüderitz advised the German chancellor Otto von Bismarck to claim it.

Believing nothing honest and unsentimentalized had been written about the Bowery, Crane became determined to do so himself ; this would become the setting of his first novel.

* Believing that ' somehow everyone on a passing city bus is talking about them, yet they may be able to acknowledge this is unlikely '.

* Believing that the lyrics of a song are specifically about them

Believing them to be about 2, 000 in number, he judged them to be troublemakers.

Believing that the British electoral system cannot bring about any real change in society, the RCG has not taken part in elections since 1979.

Believing that her mother still has absolute power over her and will object to her forthcoming marriage to Rich, Waverly confronts her mother after a dinner party and realizes that her mother has known all along about her relationship with Rich and has accepted him.

Believing in the need for an Islamic government, he would instill his children with a belief in the nobility and rewards of martyrdom, talking about his personal concept of Jannah involving waterfalls and rare white elephants, and laughing that Canada should become an Islamic country because the CN Tower already resembled a minaret.

Believing she is about to die, Anya is resigned to her fate only to watch helplessly as D ' Hoffryn summons her friend Halfrek, another vengeance demon whose specialty is granting the wishes of unhappy children, and incinerates her.

Believing she is about to die, Anya is resigned to her fate — only to watch helplessly as D ' Hoffryn summons her friend Halfrek and incinerates her in front of Anya.

Believing that it would be a tough episode to write, Brooks gave the job to Greg Daniels, who was enthusiastic about it and has said that was a lot easier and more fun to write than expected.

) Believing as he did that it was essential to preserve the security and integrity of these colonies that the whole of their forces should be amalgamated into one great federal army, feeling this, and seeing no other means of attaining the end, it seemed to him that the time was close at hand when they ought to set about creating this great national government for all Australia.

Believing the existing system was not practicable, the League set about establishing a new system.

Believing she's just making another mistake, he arrives at her apartment and insists she leave with him ; when Grant steps in, David violently assaults him and is eventually thrown out of the building by Annabelle's neighbours, who just about render him unconscious.

Believing the murder to be politically motivated, Anil and Sarath set out to identify the skeleton, nicknamed Sailor, and bring about justice for the nameless victims of the war.

Believing Loomis has forced her into action, on August 7 Ann takes the offensive by leaving a message that she will talk about returning if he meets her unarmed.

Believing that she cannot speak English, he spills out his sob story about Becky and the abandoned house.

Believing everyone was against him, Phillip decided to leave Springfield with the only people he cared about — his children.

Believing that " It is the duty of a Bishop to aid and advise his people in all thaeir struggles for justice " he took an active part in political life and did not scruple to use his religious position to bring about desirable political reforms.

Believing the US knew about the attack, and was possibly involved, Tunisia considered breaking diplomatic ties with the US.

Believing the rift in the Whig Party was now much improved, he accepted the offer and resigned the governorship in 1850.

Believing he is capable of being a top agent, they offer him a position on " the team ".