Definitions, contrary to popular opinion, tell us nothing about things. They only describe people's linguistic habits; that is, they tell us what… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
Working hard becomes a habit, a serious kind of fun. You get self-satisfaction from pushing your self to the limit, knowing that… — Mary Lou Retton Copy Share Image
Constantly practice the habit of inwardly gazing upon God. You know that something inside your heart sees God. Even when you are… — Aiden Wilson Tozer Copy Share Image
To be successful & make your dream a reality stick to your plan, in the process stick to your action towards goal,… — DrAnil Kr Sinha Copy Share Image
A well-composed song strikes the mind and softens the feelings, and produces a greater effect than a moral work, which convinces our… — Napoleon Bonaparte Copy Share Image
I walked down my snow covered street. Out of habit I turned and checked for my footsteps. When I arrived at my… — Nicole Krauss Copy Share Image
The status quo is more tenacious than anyone would ever imagine. The human mind prefers continuity rather than change. So it really… — Roger Martin Copy Share Image
It's a useful habit to never believe more than half of what people tell you, and not to concern yourself with the… — Halldór Laxness Copy Share Image
Our duties naturally emerge form such fundamental relations as our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, our state or nation. Make it your regular habit… — Epictetus Copy Share Image
It is a law of nature we overlook, that intellectual versatility is the compensation for change, danger, and trouble. An animal perfectly… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
And that desire-the strong desire to take pictures-is important. It borders on a need, based on a habit: the habit of seeing.… — Sam Abell Copy Share Image
My advice to young writers would be to write every day, even if it is only a few words. Get yourself on… — Cassandra Clare Copy Share Image
You could say that Elphaba brought us together,' said Boq softly. 'I'm closer to her and so I'm closer to you.' Galinda… — Gregory Maguire Copy Share Image
The first duty of a Christian, of a disciple and follower of Jesus Christ, is to deny himself. To deny oneself means… — Innocent of Alaska Copy Share Image
Carefully watch your thoughts, for they become your words. Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions. Consider and… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
The public has lost the habit of movie-going because the cinema no longer possesses the charm, the hypnotic charisma, the authority it… — Federico Fellini Copy Share Image
“Sometimes, falling back on or using an old method or habit, is like sliding into a pair of worn running shoes and… — Alyse M. Gardner Copy Share Image
In order to form a habit of conversing with GOD continually, and referring all we do to Him, we must at first… — Brother Lawrence Copy Share Image
Schools have not necessarily much to do with education...they are mainly institutions of control where certain basic habits must be inculcated in… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
I've developed a habit of people-watching. In Paris, I love watching all kinds of people walking by from my apartment terrace, and… — Jeanne Damas Copy Share Image
Whosoever loves not picture is injurious to truth, and all the wisdom of poetry. Picture is the invention of heaven, the most… — Ben Jonson Copy Share Image
Sackcloth and kelp soup are not required, but the Buddhist reminder of the need to live lightly on the earth is a… — Tom Brokaw Copy Share Image
“He had a bad habit of initially zeroing in on one or two things he liked about every new girl he found… — Adelle Waldman Copy Share Image
It's an old habit of mine, Wal'r," said the Captain, "any time these fifty year. When you see Ned Cuttle bite his… — Charles Dickens Copy Share Image
“Don't settle down into an "old married man" while you are still in the prime of life. Take your wife out and… — Blanche Ebbutt Copy Share Image
Newish friends, if they get ghastly, can be weighed and found wanting, but you'd never do a thing like that to old… — Katharine Whitehorn Copy Share Image
At the very least, participatory involvement with the many forms of art can enable us to see more in our experience, to… — Maxine Greene Copy Share Image
There's something called the 'Washington Read,' which is the habit of many locals to go into a bookstore, pull a book off… — Mark Leibovich Copy Share Image
Very little of the great cruelty shown by men can really be attributed to cruel instinct. Most of it comes from thoughtlessness… — Albert Schweitzer Copy Share Image
Fear is not in the habit of speaking truth; when perfect sincerity is expected, perfect freedom must be allowed; nor has anyone… — Tacitus Copy Share Image
Educate your children to self-control, to the habit of holding passion and prejudice and evil tendencies subject to an upright and reasoning… — Benjamin Franklin Copy Share Image
If you were to loose the habit of making the effort to get the book and read the words one by one… — Chinua Achebe Copy Share Image
Life becomes a lot simpler for a creative person when he or she finds the routine that works best. ... get in… — Diane Ackerman Copy Share Image
I can't imagine not reporting. It's such a habit of mind for me, I do it even in my social life. If… — Lorraine Adams Copy Share Image
“Lock in one habit so it becomes part of your life, and you can effectively ride the routine with less wear and… — Gary Keller Copy Share Image
I wrote 'Paracetamol' between the ages of 15 and 16. With many of my songs, I have this strange habit of spending… — Declan McKenna Copy Share Image
I wish more and more that health were studied half as much as disease is. Why, with all the endowment of research… — Sarah Norcliffe Cleghorn Copy Share Image
Change is not popular; we are creatures of habit as human beings. 'I want it to be the way it was.' But… — Robin Williams Copy Share Image
I got into the habit of filtering out all the good in my life, focusing on only the negative. I'm not sure… — Laura Mvula Copy Share Image
Habits are formed, not at one stroke, but gradually and insensibly; so that, unless vigilant care be employed, a great change may… — Richard Whately Copy Share Image
