Compelling Quotes

434 quotes by 400 authors

Michael Jackson is an extremely productive ethnographer, a serious reader of phenomenological and existential philosophy, and a remarkable writer at a level that one rarely… — Arthur Kleinman
Given my experience, I believe there are three compelling reasons why the death penalty should be replaced. (1) The criminal justice system makes mistakes and… — George Gascon
Deeply affecting and compulsively readable, The Fifty-First State displays Lisa Borders' emotional acuity, first-rate skills as a storyteller, and profound empathy not only for her… — Christopher Castellani
If you feel driven and compelled to make your work and to be fiercely original and have something unique to say, in a compelling way,… — David Knopfler
Yes, to me that's one of the most compelling fears in film noir and the psychological thriller genre - that fear of conspiracy. It's definitely… — Christopher Nolan
Because religion has such a compelling hold on the deep psyches of so many people, feminists cannot afford to leave it in the hands of… — Carol P. Christ
With all art expression, when something is seen, it is a vivid experience, sudden, compelling, and inevitable. — Ansel Adams
The great rocks of Yosemite, expressing qualities of timeless yet intimate grandeur, are the most compelling formations of their kind. We should not casually pass… — Ansel Adams
I was fascinated by a compelling character embroiled in a controversial topic that told the story from a different point of view. — Bjorn Borg
Others first. Whatever your corporate mission, paint a clear and compelling picture that others can understand and embrace. State your mission in terms that appeal… — Tony Dungy
People are more inclined to be drawn in if their leader has a compelling vision. Great leaders help people get in touch with their own… — John P. Kotter
The fact that the most powerful and significant connections in our lives are (at the time) invisible to us seems to me a compelling argument… — David Foster Wallace
Let's admit the real reason that we ban cell phones is that, given the opportunity to use them, students would vote with their attention, just… — Marc Prensky
Arithmetic has a very great and elevating effect, compelling the soul to reason about abstract number, and rebelling against the introduction of visible or tngible… — Plato
Builders insist that success may never come without a compelling personal commitment to something you care about and would be willing to do with or… — Jerry I. Porras
An absolute joy to read - it stimulates and engages. Westney is asking new questions not addressed elsewhere . . . and you will be… — Patricia Powell
The paradox of Reality is that no image is as compelling as the one which exists only in the mind's eye. — Shana Alexander
Charlie and I decided long ago that in an investment lifetime, it's too hard to make hundreds of smart decisions. That judgment became ever more… — Warren Buffett
It's about love and loss, it struck me as a meaningful and compelling story, and the shifts in reality offered up strong visual possibilities. — Michael Almereyda
Breathtakingly real and utterly compelling, Immoral dishes up page-turning psychological suspense while treating us lucky readers to some of the most literate and stylish writing… — Jeffery Deaver

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