Quotes with self-forgetting

Quotes 161 till 180 of 704.

  • Arnold Bennett Falsehood often lurks upon the tongue of him, who, by self-praise, seeks to enhance his value in the eyes of others.
    Arnold Bennett
    British novelist (1867 - 1931)
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  • Susie Orbach Fat is a way of saying ''no'' to powerlessness and self-denial.
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  • Bernie S. Siegel Feelings aroused by the touch of someone's hand, the sound of music, the smell of a flower, a beautiful sunset, a work of art, love, laughter, hope and faith - all work on both the unconscious and the conscious aspects of the self, and they have physiological consequences as well.
    Bernie S. Siegel
    American writer and pediatric surgeon (1932 - )
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  • Baltasar Gracian Few are the friends of a man's self, most those of his circumstances.
    Baltasar Gracian
    Spanish Jesuit and philosopher (1601 - 1658)
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  • George Bernard Shaw First love is only a little foolishness and a lot of curiosity: no really self-respecting woman would take advantage of it.
    George Bernard Shaw
    Irish-English writer and critic (1856 - 1950)
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  • Vince Lombardi Football is like life - it requires perseverance, self-denial, hard work, sacrifice, dedication and respect for authority.
    Vince Lombardi
    American football player (1913 - 1970)
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  • Vikram Seth For a writer, obsession is a good substitute for self-discipline.
    Vikram Seth
    Indian novelist and poet (1952 - )
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  • Henry David Thoreau For many years I was a self-appointed inspector of snowstorms and rainstorms and did my duty faithfully, though I never received payment for it.
    Henry David Thoreau
    American writer (1817 - 1862)
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  • Anthony Doerr For me it was perfect, because it wasn't a very competitive environment, and it was a studio program. They basically send you off, and say, bring us some work, and we'll help you improve it. It really rewarded self-discipline.
    Anthony Doerr
    American author (1973 - )
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  • Joseph Rudyard Kipling For undemocratic reasons and for motives not of State, they arrive at their conclusions - largely inarticulate. Being void of self-expression they confide their views to none; but sometimes in a smoking room, one learns why things were done.
    Joseph Rudyard Kipling
    English writer (1865 - 1936)
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  • Alexander Pope For virtue's self may too much zeal be had; the worst of madmen is a saint run mad.
    Alexander Pope
    English poet (1688 - 1744)
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  • Robert Penn Warren For what is a poem, but a hazardous attempt at self-understanding. It is the deepest part of autobiography.
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  • Mark Twain Forget and forgive. This is not difficult when properly understood. It means forget inconvenient duties, then forgive yourself for forgetting. By rigid practice and stern determination, it comes easy.
    Mark Twain
    American writer (ps. of Samuel Langhorne Clemens) (1835 - 1910)
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  • Jim Rohn Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune.
    Jim Rohn
    American entrepreneur, author and motivational speaker (1930 - 2009)
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  • Eleanor Roosevelt Friendship with our self is all-important, because without it one cannot be friends with anyone else in the world.
    Eleanor Roosevelt
    American "First Lady" and columnist (1884 - 1962)
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  • James F. Byrnes Friendship without self-interest is one of the rare and beautiful things of life.
    James F. Byrnes
    American judge and politician (1882 - 1972)
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  • Michel Eyquem De Montaigne From Obedience and submission comes all our virtues, and all sin is comes from self-opinion.
    Michel Eyquem De Montaigne
    French essayist and philosopher (1533 - 1592)
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  • Ben Harper Genetics do play a role in how you consciously or subconsciously manifest your true self.
    Ben Harper
    American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist (1969 - )
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  • Tom Hopkins Getting in touch with your true self must be your first priority.
    Tom Hopkins
    English professional footballer (1911 - )
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  • Bryce Dallas Howard Getting to have an opportunity to tell a story that is about mental illness and how it affects one's self and one's community was really something that really meant a lot to me.
    Bryce Dallas Howard
    American actress and filmmaker (1981 - )
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