Nonbelievers like myself stand beside you, dumbstruck by the Muslim hordes who chant death to whole nations of the living. But we… — Sam Harris Copy Share Image
“Self-denial means knowing only Christ, and no longer oneself. It means seeing only Christ, who goes ahead of us, and no longer… — Dietrich Bonhoeffer Copy Share Image
America does not need another political campaign based on denial and avoidance of some of our real problems. It needs a crusade… — Richard Lamm Copy Share Image
In order to turn around and do something better, we must first escape the vicious circle of self-righteousness and denial. And that… — Desmond Tutu Copy Share Image
Patience doesn't mean making a pact with the devil of denial, ignoring our emotions and aspirations. It means being wholeheartedly engaged in… — Sharon Salzberg Copy Share Image
Denial is a critical part of the human coping mechanism. Without it, we would all wake up terrified every morning about all… — Dan Brown Copy Share Image
The phenomenal success of the recovery movement reflects two simple truths that emerge in adolescence: all people love to talk about themselves,… — Wendy Kaminer Copy Share Image
Acknowledging that there's something you desire, not going after it, and deciding that, 'You know what, it's fine; I'll just focus on… — Jen Sincero Copy Share Image
Tao is obscured when men understand only one pair of opposites, or concentrate only on a partial aspect of being. Then clear… — Zhuangzi Copy Share Image
Satan had two conditions [to his plan]: the first was the denial of agency, and the second, that he would have the… — James E. Faust Copy Share Image
I don't believe that climate-change fiction will change the mind of a denier because most of the deniers I've met are basically… — Jeff VanderMeer Copy Share Image
Advocating the mere tolerance of difference between women is the grossest reformism. it is a total denial of the creative function of… — Audre Lorde Copy Share Image
What we're seeing is an era where governments and huge organizations such as the IOC don't have accountability. They don't have accountability… — Bryan Fogel Copy Share Image
“It is a strange thing that the human species can only go three days without water and three weeks without food, before… — Shannon L. Alder Copy Share Image
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to… — Melody Beattie Copy Share Image
I really can't picture anyone having a crush on me or falling in love with me. I can't picture someone thinking about… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Character is the direct result of mental attitude. I believe that character is higher than the intellect. I believe that leadership is… — Vince Lombardi Copy Share Image
No it's not!" said Constable Visit. "Atheism is a denial of a god." "Therefore It Is A Religious Position," said Dorfl. "Indeed,… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
It is just man's turning away from instinct--his opposing himself to instinct--that creates consciousness. Instinct is nature andseeks to perpetuate nature; while… — Carl Jung Copy Share Image
But the Church cannot be, in any political sense, either conservative or liberal, or revolutionary. Conservatism is too often conservation of the… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The great American denial riff is that you can do whatever you like and you always triumph at the end. The world… — George Saunders Copy Share Image
“... you sometimes had to force people to say things they would rather not articulate, just so they could hear their own… — Nell Freudenberger Copy Share Image
“There’s no denying where denial leads if we ignore data. The good news, dare I say the great news, is this: Data… — Jon Acuff Copy Share Image
We increasingly live in societies based on the vocabulary of 'choice' and a denial of reality - a denial of massive inequality,… — Henry Giroux Copy Share Image
Denial is the lid on our emotional pressure cooker: the longer we leave it on, the more pressure we build up. Sooner… — Susan Forward Copy Share Image
You know, a meme is now circulating that's called the Ostrich Brigade. And it's used to describe all those people who are… — Dalia Mogahed Copy Share Image
“Self-denial is an unfamiliar concept for many of us today, and we worry that it requires losing our individuality. But all self-denial… — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
Death makes me realize how deeply I have internalized the agnosticism I preach in all my books. I consider dogmatic belief and… — Robert Anton Wilson Copy Share Image
The acceptance of corporatism causes us to deny and undermine the legitimacy of the individual as citizen in a democracy. The result… — John Ralston Saul Copy Share Image
Metaphorically, the body becomes a machine to be driven or a garbage dump to be avoided. At the same time, the magnificent… — Marion Woodman Copy Share Image
Some people want the truth so badly but after it has been presented to them they deem it unacceptable. In the end,… — Dream Loneheart Copy Share Image
The following of authority is the denial of intelligence. [It] may help us temporarily to cover up our difficulties and problems; but… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Policing has never been about public safety: its origins are rooted in social control, the denial of people's human rights, securing the… — Patrisse Cullors Copy Share Image
The very act of faith by which we receive Christ is an act of the utter renunciation of self, and all its… — Mark Hopkins Copy Share Image
The five stages - denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance - are a part of the framework that makes up our learning… — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross Copy Share Image
“Reality may not be what you want it to be, but it is the reality you now must face. You can deny… — David W. Earle LPC- Love is Not Enough Copy Share Image
My denial and irresponsible attitude about asthma put me at great risk and caused me so much needless suffering. My hope is… — Jackie Joyner-Kersee Copy Share Image
The foundation on which (our government is) built is the natural equality of man, the denial of every pre-eminence but that annexed… — Thomas Jefferson Copy Share Image
The whole story of human and personal progress is an unmitigated tale of denials today-denials of rest, denials or repose and comfort… — James Carroll Copy Share Image
“The Irish-Indians, who were of dark complexion, would many times claim to be Black Dutch or Black Irish and deny their rightful… — Rickey Butch Walker Copy Share Image
![“Satan had two conditions [to his plan]: the first was the denial of agency, and the second, that he would have the honor. In other words, something had to be in it for him. And thus he became the father of lies and selfishness. Taking up one's cross and following the Savior means overcoming…” quote by James E. Faust](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/287/james-e-faust-1274_agency_satan-had-two-conditions-to-his-plan-the_97153.png)
![“The following of authority is the denial of intelligence. [It] may help us temporarily to cover up our difficulties and problems; but to avoid a problem is only to intensify it, and in the process, self-knowledge and freedom are abandoned.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/885/anonymous-1_abandoned_the-following-of-authority-is-the-denial_247202.jpg)
