Act Quotes

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When you retire, think and act as if you were still working; when you're still working, think and act a bit as if you were… — Charles De Saint-Evremond
The human mind shows an urge to capture into fixed forms through unreal assumptions, that is, fictions, that which is chaotic, always in flux, and… — Alfred Adler
All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that… — T.E. Lawrence
The mind cannot long act the role of the heart. — Francois La Rochefoucauld
Life moves on, whether we act as cowards or heroes. Life has no other discipline to impose, if we would be realize it, than to… — Henry Miller
My lyrics are a big pile of contradictions. They're split between very sincere opinions and feelings that I have, and sarcastic opinions and feelings that… — Kurt Cobain
We need very strong ears to hear ourselves judged frankly, and because there are few who can endure frank criticism without being stung by it,… — Michel De Montaigne
Man is truly great when he can act from his passions — Benjamin Disraeli
To live content with small means; to seek elegance rather than luxury, and refinement rather than fashion; to be worthy, not respectable, and wealthy, not… — William Ellery Channing
I've got a tough act to follow. — Scott Caan
Those who act in ego do not go beyond karma. It is only by Guru's Grace that one is rid of ego — Sri Guru Granth Sahib
Karma moves in two directions. If we act virtuously, the seed we plant will result in happiness. If we act nonvirtuously, suffering results — Sakyong Mipham
With Connery, he does act. He is in complete command. He completely trusts the person first, then the instrument. I've worked with his son also,… — F. Murray Abraham
You are the embodiment of the information you choose to accept and act upon. To change your circumstances you need to change your thinking and… — Adlin Sinclair
The act of bellringing is symbolic of all proselytizing religions. It implies the pointless interference with the quiet of other people. — Ezra Pound
We're trying to publicize this one and make people realize that the gun industry can clean up its act and can operate in a way… — Michael D. Barnes
The American flag is an enduring symbol of liberty, democracy, and justice. It is fitting that the House act to protect it as we approach… — Joe Barton
At the age of 21 or younger even, know how to act nor could be concerned with anything other than fighting, women and money. — Alexis Arguello
The real act of marriage takes place in the heart, not in the ballroom or church or synagogue. It's a choice you make - not… — Barbara De Angelis
And yet, if we don't, first and foremost, act responsibly with the national tax dollars that we have, we can't properly address those regional priorities… — Melissa Bean

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