Behavior Quotes

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The specifically human capacity for language enables children to provide for auxiliary tools in the solution of difficult tasks, to overcome impulsive action, to plan… — Lev S. Vygotsky
How can we dare to predict the behavior of man? We may predict the movements of a machine, of an automaton; more than this, we… — Viktor E. Frankl
Music is part of us, and either ennobles or degrades our behavior. — Boethius
Even in decline, a virtuous man increases the beauty of his behavior. A burning stick, though turned to the ground, has its flame drawn upwards. — Sakya Pandita
The argument that 'boys will be boys' actually carries the profoundly anti-male implication that we should expect bad behavior from boys and men. The assumption… — Jackson Katz
Once you change your philosophy, you change your thought pattern. Once you change your thought pattern, you change your - your attitude. Once you change… — Malcolm X
So somebody comes along and gets to me. They get me angry or uptight or they awaken some desire in me, wow am I delighted.… — Ram Dass
There is no quality that we respond to in another that we lack. It might be hidden behind some bad behavior or an old, outdated… — Debbie Ford
Spiritual maturity is measured in terms of persevering faith, not perfect behavior — Andy Stanley
Forgiving someone does not mean you condone their behavior. The act of forgiveness takes place in your own mind. It really has nothing to do… — Louise Hay
Gratitude begins in our hearts and then dovetails into behavior. It almost always makes you willing to be of service, which is where the joy… — Anne Lamott
If you take control of your behavior, your emotions will fall into place. — John C. Maxwell
Human behavior is so intriguing. I find myself giving thumbs up signs all the time. I know I look like an absolute dork, but I… — Anne Heche
[My] excursions provided a unique opportunity for observing [the gorillas' behavior] in their natural habitat... Then, all too soon, the infants were demanded for their… — Dian Fossey
You can't legislate or litigate good, healthy behavior but we must be willing to educate people at an early age about the affects of unhealthy… — Zach Wamp
A new way of thinking has become the necessary condition for responsible living and acting. If we maintain obsolete values and beliefs, a fragmented consciousness… — Dalai Lama
Ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread just like viruses do. — Malcolm Gladwell
Jay Carney, whose unenviable job is not to explain but to explain away what his employers say, calls the IRSâ€™s behavior â€œinappropriate. â€ No, using… — George Will
The violation of some laws is a normal part of the behavior of every citizen. — Stuart Chase
Religion is one of the most important forces in the world. Whether you are a Christian, a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Jew, or a Hindu,… — Nelson Mandela

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