Conviction Quotes

1326 Conviction quotes by 908 unique authors

The sure conviction that we could if we wanted to is the reason so many good minds are idle. — Georg C. Lichtenberg
The final test of a leader is that he leaves behind him in other men the conviction and the will to carry on. — Walter Lippmann
Broad paths are open to every endeavour, and a sympathetic recognition is assured to every one who consecrates his art to the divine services of… — Franz Liszt
The only faith that wears well and holds its color in all weathers is that which is woven of conviction and set with the sharp… — James Russell Lowell
Despite my firm convictions, I have always been a man who tries to face facts, and to accept the reality of life as new experience… — Malcolm X
Power in defense of freedom is greater than power in behalf of tyranny and oppression, because power, real power, comes from our conviction which produces… — Malcolm X
We must use time wisely and forever realize that the time is always ripe to do right. — Nelson Mandela
Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the… — Nelson Mandela
Courageous people do not fear forgiving, for the sake of peace. — Nelson Mandela
There can be no great courage where there is no confidence or assurance, and half the battle is in the conviction that we can do… — Orison Swett Marden
Our political differences, now matter how sharply they are debated, are really quite narrow in comparison to the remarkably durable national consensus on our founding… — John McCain
I am not a Christian because God changed my life; I am a Christian because of my convictions about who Jesus Christ is. — Josh McDowell
A mistake made by many people with great convictions is that they will let nothing stand in the way of their views, not even kindness. — Bryant H. McGill
When blithe to argument I come, Though armed with facts, and merry, May Providence protect me from The fool as adversary, Whose mind to him… — Phyllis McGinley
The perennial conviction that those who work hard and play by the rules will be rewarded with a more comfortable present and a stronger future… — Jon Meacham
In America, now, let us - Christian, Jew, Muslim, agnostic, atheist, wiccan, whatever - fight nativism with the same strength and conviction that we fight… — Jon Meacham
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. — Margaret Mead
Confidentially, the type of male I find most enjoyable for a friend is one who has enough fire and assurance to speak up for his… — Marilyn Monroe
My opinion, my conviction, gains immensely in strength and sureness the minute a second mind as adopted it. — Malcolm Muggeridge
A leader has the vision and conviction that a dream can be achieved. He inspires the power and energy to get it done. — Ralph Nader
Convictions are more dangerous foes of truth than lies. — Friedrich Nietzsche
The beauty is that through disappointment you can gain clarity, and with clarity comes conviction and true originality. — Conan O'Brien
Conviction without experience makes for harshness. — Flannery O'Connor
Love is an indescribable sensation - perhaps a conviction, a sense of certitude. — Joyce Carol Oates
Men never do evil so completely and cheerfully as when they do it from religious conviction. — Blaise Pascal

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