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51 Counterproductive quotes by 48 unique authors

Of one thing I am sure. Complaining is self-perpetuating and counterproductive. Whenever I express my complaints in the hope of evoking pity and receiving the… — Henri Nouwen
I know that the writers I read and admire all have an influence on my work, but trying to determine to what degree any particular… — Kevin Powers
Together they [President Nixon and Secretary Kissinger] pursued ends that frequently had a tenuous link with reality, using means that were not merely disproportionate but… — William Shawcross
The mug is a tool. My ace in the hole. To have looks is the bonus on top of what motivates me to be an… — Billy Zane
A total nuclear freeze is counterproductive - especially now, when technology is rapidly changing and the Soviets have some important strategic advantages. — Herman Kahn
Many years spent listening to the tribulations of man have persuaded me that the satisfaction of all desires is completely counterproductive to happiness. Instant and… — James E. Faust
I've found that if I tell somebody 'Eat this and don't do that,' it's not only not helpful, it's counterproductive because even more than being… — Dean Ornish
Unbounded morality ultimately becomes counterproductive even in terms of the same moral principles being sought. The law of diminishing returns applies to morality. — Thomas Sowell
Absolutely. Regret is counterproductive. It's looking back on a past that you can't change. Questioning things as they occur can prevent regret in the future.… — Colleen Hoover
Tunisia's responsibility, and especially that of its political and intellectual elites, is enormous. All the protagonists of the nation's social, cultural, economic and political life… — Tariq Ramadan
The time is long overdue to stop looking for progress through racial or ethnic leaders. Such leaders have too many incentives to promote polarizing attitudes… — Thomas Sowell
We've observed that people who stall in their personal growth work often have counterproductive soft addictions that stand in their way of growth and having… — Judith Wright
I thought of telling him that if it wasn't for Oklahoman cowboys and Mexican whores having a bit of fun, there would've been no Texans,… — Ilona Andrews
Race is a constant factor in American life. Yet reacting to every incident,real or imagined, is crippling, tiring, and ultimately counterproductive. — Condoleezza Rice
It would be counterproductive to tell people exactly what they are supposed to do and exactly how they are supposed to do it to a… — Douglas Conant
A new understanding of power is replacing our old understanding of power as the ability to manipulate and control. The old understanding of power has… — Gary Zukav
Displays of force in response to mostly peaceful demonstrations can be counterproductive. — Eric Holder
Any debate among politicians about monetary policy is counterproductive. — Gerhard Schroder
Confidence-building is not something that can go on forever. If it goes on forever then it becomes counterproductive. — Aung San Suu Kyi
Whether one believes or not, religion is as real a force in the life of the world as economics or politics, and it demands fair-minded… — Jon Meacham
Privacy about giving is counterproductive. There is solid scientific research showing that people are more likely to give if they can see that others are… — Peter Singer
Tackling the environment should not be a licence to lecture people, because they have no excuse not to exercise, or eat their fruit and vegetables.… — Andrew Lansley
People think that you can save calories by eating fewer meals a day, but it works just the opposite: the fewer meals you eat, the… — Ian K. Smith
The purpose of medicine is to prevent significant disease, to decrease pain and to postpone death... Technology has to support these goals-if not, it may… — Unknown Author
When faced with any type of adversity, answer it with enthusiasm and not fear. As long as you recognize that you have the power to… — Jim Fargiano

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