Convictions Quotes

358 Convictions quotes by 263 unique authors

The phrases that men hear or repeat continually, end by becoming convictions and ossify the organs of intelligence. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
History has repeatedly been changed by people who had the desire and the ability to transfer their convictions and emotions to their listeners. — Dale Carnegie
It is one thing to have sin alarmed only by convictions, and another to have it crucified by converting grace. Many, because they have been… — Joseph Alleine
My own convictions as to negro slavery are strong. It has its evils and abuses...We recognize the negro as God and God's Book and God's… — Jefferson Davis
Give me the benefit of your convictions, if you have any; but keep your doubts to yourself, for I have enough of my own. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
People will judge you according to your own convictions. — Dexter Scott King
Perhaps the most significant event in the evolution of the liberated mind arrives with the realization that most people, even in their deepest convictions, are… — Unknown Author
The United States...has a warm and a unique relationship of friendship with Israel that is morally right. It is compatible with our deepest religious convictions,… — Jimmy Carter
In my judgment, while it is the duty of Congress to respect to the uttermost the conscientious convictions and religious scruples of every citizen ...… — James A. Garfield
We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're… — Richard J. Daley
The Republican nominee-to-be, of course, is also a young man. But his approach is as old as McKinley. His party is the party of the… — John F. Kennedy
But the human body has an enormous capacity for adjusting to trying circumstances. I have found that one can bear the unbearable if one can… — Nelson Mandela
I am not a political man and I have no political convictions. I am an individual and a believer in liberty. That is all the… — Charlie Chaplin
Richard Nixon has never been one of my favorite people anyway. For years I've regarded his existence as a monument to all the rancid genes… — Hunter S. Thompson
I have remained true to my deepest convictions. I mean the courage of those who are born to be defeated, the weaknesses of the strong,… — Penelope Fitzgerald
Every collectivist assumes a different source for the collective will, according to his own political, religious and national convictions. — Ludwig von Mises
The practice of architecture is the most delightful of all pursuits. Also, next to agriculture, it is the most necessary to man. One must eat,… — Philip Johnson
The men who succeed best in public life are those who take the risk of standing by their own convictions. — James A. Garfield
Oh how sweet it is to hear one's own convictions from another's lips. — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
So strong is the power of superstition that even though we know that we have been reverencing a sham, yet still we hesitate to admit… — Edgar Rice Burroughs
Now the true soldiers of Christ must always be prepared to do battle for the truth, and must never, so far as lies with them,… — Origen
Why shouldn't you strengthen your own vibrations through fellowship with people seeking Self-realization, and by group meditation with them? This practice will fortify your own… — Paramahansa Yogananda
When you flip anything, you really you just have to have the courage of your convictions. — Julia Child
I don't think my religious convictions should be held against me — Tony Abbott
I am not so weak as to submit to the demands of the age when they go against my convictions. I spin a cocoon around… — Caspar David Friedrich

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