“My sister having so much to do, was going to church vicariously, that is to say, Joe and I were going.” — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
A typical vice of American politics the avoidance of saying anything real on real issues, and the announcement of radical policies with… — Theodore Roosevelt Copy Share Image
The leading characteristic of the savage state is its refusal or avoidance of industry. — Arthur Brisbane Copy Share Image
Insurers reimburse critical care, not the avoidance of incidents. Therefore, investments are not targeted towards prevention. — Frans van Houten Copy Share Image
People who blame things rarely change things. Blame is an unassailable change-avoidance strategy. — Andy Stanley 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
When you're a father in a marriage, you sort of become the mother's assistant. And you sort of get a list from… — Louis C. K Copy Share Image
Food redistribution is one of the best win-win solutions for food waste avoidance. Food companies can often save money by donating food… — Tristram Stuart Copy Share Image
In the theory of psycho-analysis we have no hesitation in assuming that the course taken by mental events is automatically regulated by… — Sigmund Freud Copy Share Image
I talked to one accountant, a very nice fellow who I would have been glad to have his family marry into mine.… — Charlie Munger Copy Share Image
The secret of the enjoyment of pleasure is to know when to stop. Man doesn't learn this secret easily, but to shun… — Alan Watts Copy Share Image
I have a certain avoidance of reality that makes fantasy an ideal choice for me. — Maggie Stiefvater Copy Share Image
Sometimes our power resides not in what we do, but in what we don't do. — Paulo Coelho Copy Share Image
The two-fold goal of all human striving is the avoidance of pain, and the fulfillment of happiness. — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Technology tends toward avoidance of risks by investors. Uncertainty is ruled out if possible. People generally prefer the predictable. Few recognize how… — Frank Herbert Copy Share Image
“Fight for change? Thirst for difference? Start talking what men avoid talking about.” — Toba Beta Copy Share Image
If the tax loop holes that allow tax avoidance were shut down, it would go some way to sorting out our finances,… — Chuka Umunna Copy Share Image
“Business crises energize me. Personal crises devastate me. The doctors call it an avoidance tendency. (Mirena to Eve)” — J.D. Robb Copy Share Image
Much of the research into humans' risk-avoidance machinery shows that it is antiquated and unfit for the modern world; it is made… — Nassim Nicholas Taleb Copy Share Image
“Problem is, the bathroom pass can't help you escape life. It's still there when you come out. Problems and crap don't go… — Simone Elkeles Copy Share Image
