Compelling Quotes

434 quotes by 400 authors

It would be hard to find a more compelling example of the American dream than Alberto Gonzales. — Jon Kyl
A law is something which must have a moral basis, so that there is an inner compelling force for every citizen to obey. — Chaim Weizmann
It is the home which produces the nursery stock of new generations. I hope that you mothers will realize that when all is said and… — Gordon B. Hinckley
Children who remember their past lives offer the most compelling evidence yet for reincarnation... when adults listen-really listen-to what the children are trying to say,… — Carol Bowman
The Humbling is not vintage Roth, despite its compelling premise. The bizarre series of episodes -- mostly sexual encounters with women -- which make up… — Philip Hensher
Ivan and Misha is the great American Russian Novel told as Chekhov would tell it, in stories of delicacy, humanity, and insight. From Kiev to… — Carolyn Cooke
Humans and other animals experience love and fear, and form deep emotional bonds with cherished companions. We mourn when a close friend dies, and so… — Gene Baur
If diversity is what is a central value in every selective university in the United States, then it ought to be seen as a compelling… — Eleanor Holmes Norton
The ability to write compelling emails may be the single most useful talent an organizer can possess. — Bill McKibben
Thrilling, illuminating, heart-pounding. Liar, Temptress, Soldier, Spy reads like a crackling espionage novel and resonates as only the most compelling history can. Abbott brings to… — Megan Abbott
Within each such social group, a feeling of solidarity prevails, a compelling need to work together and a joy in doing so that represent a… — Christian Lous Lange
What makes life worthwhile is having a big enough objective, something which catches our imagination and lays hold of our allegiance, and this the Christian… — J I Packer
I think what makes compelling fiction or cinema is when you're basically taking the most intense moments of experience and you're creating a song or… — David O. Russell
Most people believe that great leaders are distinguished by their ability to give compelling answers. This profound book shatters that assumption, showing that the more… — Adam Grant
The unique, compelling, and earnest voice that characterizes Jedediahâ€™s weekly columns comes alive with increased vitality inÂ OUTNUMBERED. She shatters leftist stereotypes about conservatives and… — David Limbaugh
...compelling outdoor imagery always combines some kind of personal connection to nature and skillful technique. The former seems to be a form of grace, and… — George B. Ward
Strengthening the role the United Nations can play...will require serious examination of the need to extend into the international arena the rule of law and… — Maurice Strong
Real motivation is that drive from within: You know where you are going because you have a compelling image inside, not a travel poster on… — Denis Waitley
From its aptly noirish title on, Martin Preib's The Wagon has rightness of authenticity about it. From the perspective of a cop he fashions a… — Stuart Dybek
You need to get outside of your comfort zone to write songs that are interesting, songs that are compelling, songs that are different from what… — Macklemore

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