Opinions differed over the origins of folk music: it was said by some to be art music changed and probably debased by oral transmission, by others to reflect the character of the race that produced it.

Opinions are uncertain as the sizes and styles of the figures vary and some elements, such as the lintel over the right hand portal, have clearly been cut down to fit the available spaces.

Opinions differ over what has caused the decades of poor relations.

Opinions would differ over the legacy of the affair.

Opinions over the years have been split as to whether Goethe's theory was used in metaphor.

The concept of a book intended essentially for display over perusal was mentioned much earlier by Michel de Montaigne in his essay Upon Some Verses of Virgil, first published in 1580: " I am vexed that my Essays only serve the ladies for a common movable, a book to lay in the parlor window ..." Almost two centuries later, Laurence Sterne in his 1759 comic novel The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman advanced the more lighthearted view that " As my life and opinions are likely to make some noise in the world, and ... be no less read than the Pilgrim's Progress itself-and, in the end, prove the very thing Montaigne dreaded his Essays should turn out, that is, a book for a parlour window ..."

It was while living in the countryside, having failed in his attempts to supplement his income as a farmer and struggling with tuberculosis, that Sterne began work on his most famous novel, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman, the first volumes of which were published in 1759.

Opinions were much divided in ancient times as to his personal character ; but the testimony as to his administrative and diplomatic ability was unanimous.

Opinions vary on the artistic value of the resulting production: some see Welles's mercilessly pared-down script ( the running time was around 100 minutes without an interval, several characters were eliminated, dialogue was moved around and borrowed from other plays, and the final two acts were reduced to a single scene ) as a radical and innovative way of cutting away peripheral elements of Shakespeare's tale ; others thought Welles's version was a mangled and lobotomised version of Shakespeare's tragedy which lacked the psychological depth of the original.

Likewise, the concept of ' Pataphysics –" the science of imaginary solutions "– first presented in Jarry's Gestes et opinions du docteur Faustroll, pataphysicien ( Exploits and Opinions of Dr. Faustroll, pataphysician ) was inspirational to many later Absurdists, some of whom joined the Collège de ' pataphysique, founded in honor of Jarry in 1948 ( Ionesco, Arrabal, and Vian were given the title Transcendent Satrape of the Collège de ' pataphysique ).

Opinions in the U. S on the desirability of such intermixing, including that between white Protestants and Irish Catholic immigrants, were divided.

Opinions were as varied as the people expressing them.

Opinions varied on his motivations, with his supporters sharing his disapproval of the race's lack of status within CART, the increasing number of foreign drivers ( as American drivers were gravitating towards NASCAR ), and the decreasing number of ovals in the season series.

Opinions vary greatly on whether the early chansons were first written down and then read from manuscripts ( although parchment was quite expensive ) or memorized for performance, or whether portions were improvised, or whether they were entirely the product of spontaneous oral composition and later written down.

Opinions from the press on Cocker's actions were mixed.

* His Opinions et discours were edited by A. Lesieur ( 2 vols., 1838 ); C. Nicoullaud published in 1894 the first part ( Casimir-Perier, député de l ' opposition, 1817 – 1830 ) of a study of his life and policy ; and his ministry is exhaustively treated by Paul Thureau-Dangin in vols.

Holland's protests against the measures of the Tory ministers were collected and published, as the Opinions of Lord Holland ( 1841 ), by Dr Moylan of Lincoln's Inn.

Opinions however were mixed, as steel and timber were used for trading ; was it not a waste to exchange such goods for worthless tea and porcelain?

Opinions in East Germany varied as to how significant these practices were.

Opinions were mixed ; Modell came in for his share of criticism, but tackle and team captain Mike McCormack said he did not think the team could win under Brown.

Opinions were that " the Sami and the Finnish tribes belong closer to Russia than Scandinavia ".

Opinions vary widely whether the petroglyphs were made for ceremonial purposes, whether they are telling stories to pass along the mythology of their makers, or whether they are records of hunting hopes or successes, clan symbols or maps.

Opinions were divided on whether any government headed by Thieu could effect such a political solution.

Advisory Opinions have often been controversial, either because the questions asked were controversial, or because the case was pursued as a " backdoor " way of bringing what is really a contentious case before the Court.

Opinions were generally favorable towards FreeSpace 2s multiplayer implementation.

His descriptions were published as a book entitled Illustrations of Madness: Exhibiting a Singular Case of Insanity, And a No Less Remarkable Difference in Medical Opinions: Developing the Nature of An Assailment, And the Manner of Working Events ; with a Description of Tortures Experienced by Bomb-Bursting, Lobster-Cracking and Lengthening the Brain.

Opinions of what constitutes Oceania range from the coral atolls and volcanic islands of the South Pacific ( ethnologically divided into the subregions of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia )

Opinions on Gurdjieff's writings and activities are divided.

The Echo consists of 8 pages divided into five sections: News, Opinions and Editorials, Sports, Arts and Entertainment, and Features.

Opinions are divided on the propriety of Panshin's research techniques and of Heinlein's response.

Opinions about its outcome are divided: Either it was a failure, or it was ahead of its time.

Opinions about the relationship between the two works, for example which was written first, and which originally contained the three common books, are divided.

Opinions remain divided on whether the case was a genuine flying saucer sighting, a hoax or an attempt to cover up the leak of an advanced, classified aerospace project.

Opinions continue to be divided, however, and other renowned theological scholars continue to accept the traditional authorship.

Opinions on Procter are divided.

Opinions were divided but Akbar had no hesitation in deciding that delay could not be permitted.

Opinions regarding the building were divided.

Opinions are divided as to the merits of the work.

Opinions are divided on whether the location was at Helgeå in Uppland or the Helgeå of eastern Skåne.

Opinions on his role in the events diverge: while some historians believe Antonescu was a particularly violent participant in quelling the revolt, others equate his participation with that of regular officers or view it as outstandingly tactful.

Opinions vary on the matter of political motivations ; some cite the documentary " Death On The Rock ", which may have caused displeasure to the then government, whilst others link it to a more general ideological dislike of the way ITV had been run at the time, with ' excessive over-manning ' and the fact that programme production was generally limited to franchise holders ( sometimes critically referred to as barriers to entry ) being seen as examples of why more commercial freedom and competition was needed within the network.

On August 18, 1846 the Religious Opinions Relief Act removed some of minor disabilities which affected British Jews and dissenters from the Established Church ; the only state office which still remained closed to Jews was Parliament.

Opinions vary as to the level of support for the concept within the Army ; some have argued that the initial tests against the context of conventional warfare did not prove promising, and, despite opposition from the Joint Chiefs of Staff, it was primarily the Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara who pushed through the changes in 1965, drawing on support from within the Pentagon which had now begun to establish a counter-insurgency doctrine that would require just such a unit.

The book, What It Is — Poems and Opinions of Oscar Brown Jr., from Oyster Knife Publishing, included lyrics to some of his better-known songs, as well as lyrics to songs Brown never got to record.