Once one determines that he or she has a mission in life, that's it's not going to be accomplished without a great… — Richard M. Nixon Copy Share Image
The object of rewards is to encourage; that of punishments, to prevent. If rewards are high, then what the ruler wants will… — Han Fei Copy Share Image
Natural selection does not give any preference at all to anything that, in the long run, could be advantageous for the species… — Konrad Lorenz Copy Share Image
The sneakiest form of literary subtlety, in a corrupt society, is to speak the plain truth. The critics will not understand you;… — Edward Abbey Copy Share Image
Culture, with its processes and functions, is a subject upon which we need all the enlightenment we can achieve, and there is… — Ruth Benedict Copy Share Image
The cynic about human nature might say that religious morality is an effective way of keeping people in line. The threat of… — Richard Dawkins Copy Share Image
Glass really rewards risk. A lot of times with glass, you're just waiting for the piece to cool down or for some… — Jim McKelvey Copy Share Image
The man of business knows that only by years of patient, unremitting attention to affairs can he earn his reward, which is… — Andrew Carnegie Copy Share Image
I feel sorry for the man who has never known the bracing thrill of taking a stand and sticking to it fearlessly.… — Billy Graham Copy Share Image
Who shall say that those poor peasants were not acting in the spirit we most venerate, most adore; that theirs was not… — James Anthony Froude Copy Share Image
Here was a place where men and life and death had reached the lowest form of degradation. How could any reward in… — Charles Lindbergh Copy Share Image
Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it… — Kurt Vonnegut Copy Share Image
If the only way you could read an email was to run a mile first, the urge would quickly die. Human beings… — Andrew Weil Copy Share Image
Bid faith look through the key-hole of the promise, and tell thee what it sees there laid up for him that overcomes;… — William Gurnall Copy Share Image
In the countries of Europe, one after another, the gentleman has been ousted by politicians and entrepreneurs, as materialism has given rewards… — Richard M. Weaver Copy Share Image
I discovered that Human Nature was not, as I had always supposed, a fixed and unalterable entity, that wars are not caused… — Jessica Mitford Copy Share Image
Bible makes that really clear that there are rewards in heaven. I believe there is reassignment. In other words, faithful in little… — Rick Warren Copy Share Image
Before hastening to secure a possible reward of five taels by dragging an unobservant person away from a falling building, examine well… — Ernest Bramah Copy Share Image
It’s seemed more like a punishment than a reward most days…” he said, his tone one of bitter resignation. Then his gaze… — Meg Cabot Copy Share Image
Just as at the Olympic games it is not the handsomest or strongest men who are crowned with victory but the successful… — Aristotle Copy Share Image
To preserve an unclouded capacity for the enjoyment of life is an unusual moral and psychological achievement. Contrary to popular belief, it… — Nathaniel Branden Copy Share Image
The thirst for fame is much greater than that for virtue; for who would embrace virtue itself if you take away its… — Juvenal Copy Share Image
The fear of punishment, the desire of reward, the sense of duty, are all useful arguments, in their way, to persuade people… — J. C. Ryle Copy Share Image
Looking back on a 30-year teaching career full of rewards and prizes, somehow I can't completely believe that I spent my time… — John Taylor Gatto Copy Share Image
People think that if a man has undergone any hardship, he should have a reward; but for my part, if I have… — Herman Melville Copy Share Image
We cannot escape the conclusion that because of performance in the pre-existence some of us are born as Chinese, some as Japanese,… — Mark E. Petersen Copy Share Image
There is only one force of history that can break the reign of hatred and resentment and expose the pretensions of tyrants… — George W. Bush Copy Share Image
Gardening is one of the rewards of middle age, when one is ready for an impersonal passion, a passion that demands patience,… — May Sarton Copy Share Image
I'm a very private person, so I didn't like this idea of tweeting about me. And then I realized, 'Oh, this is… — Darby Stanchfield Copy Share Image
In this world, the greatest rewards of success, wealth and happiness are usually obtained not through the exercise of special powers such… — Og Mandino Copy Share Image
For too long, a small group in our nation's capital has reaped the rewards of government while the people have bore the… — Donald Trump Copy Share Image
Making movies has become such a golden ring, and it's all such a big business, that the rewards system has gotten totally… — Ben Affleck Copy Share Image
“Variable rewards are not magic fairy dust that a product designer can sprinkle onto a product to make it instantly more attractive.… — Nir Eyal Copy Share Image
Write every day; never give up; it's supposed to be difficult; try to find some pleasure and reward in the act of… — J. R. Moehringer Copy Share Image
But you have said it too often, Mr. Benedict!" said Mrs. Perumal in an imperious tone that was quite out of character.… — Trenton Lee Stewart Copy Share Image
Virtue is not an end in itself. Virtue is not its own reward or sacrificial fodder for the reward of evil. Life… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
When people in organizations feel too secure, it's because there aren't any significant outcomes as a result of what they do. Whatever… — Judith M Bardwick Copy Share Image
The premium so often put in schools upon external "discipline," and upon marks and rewards, upon promotion and keeping back, are the… — John Dewey Copy Share Image
I think the industry tends to like to think in the narrow sort of mindset of a businessman, and businessman absolutes, and… — Brad Bird Copy Share Image
... photojournalism has its tremendous rewards and it's wonderful work. In what other work can you wander aimlessly with a camera around… — Larry Towell Copy Share Image
![“The thirst for fame is much greater than that for virtue; for who would embrace virtue itself if you take away its rewards? [Lat., Tanto major famae sitis est quam Virtutis: quis enim virtutem amplectitur ipsam Praemia se tollas.]” quote by Juvenal](https://sms4smile.com/q/img-quotes/f32/juvenal-918_character_the-thirst-for-fame-is-much-greater-than_958442.jpg)
