Decline Quotes

474 Decline quotes by 395 unique authors

Individualism. Narcissism. Value-free choices. These are all key elements in the decline of the practice of mutual accountability in Western churches, among clergy and laity… — David Augsburger
Some scholars attribute the decline in nicknaming to the evolutionary process that turned folk heroes into entrepreneurs. The truth is: George Herman Ruth, the namely-est… — Jane Leavy
Never underestimate the ability of political leaders to misread history on a monumental scale. The invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan have both served to hasten… — Martin Jacques
With the United States in slow long-term decline, how will that affect the position of English? And where will all that leave monolingual Britain? Our… — Martin Jacques
The U.S. might enjoy overwhelming military advantage, but its relative economic power, which in the long run is almost invariably decisive, is in decline. The… — Martin Jacques
Just six years into the 21st century, one can say this is not shaping up to be anything like an American century. Rather, the U.S.… — Martin Jacques
As brands become larger, the need to reach greater numbers of customers makes them less edgy and dilutes their unique positioning as they try to… — Nirmalya Kumar
Britain kept its position as the dominant world power well into the 20th century despite steady decline. By the end of World War II, dominance… — Noam Chomsky
American decline is real, though the apocalyptic vision reflects the familiar ruling class perception that anything short of total control amounts to total disaster. — Noam Chomsky
Class of 2009: you are going to have to figure out what it means to be a human being on Earth at a time when… — Paul Hawken
As I get older, I find myself getting angrier and angrier. Doubtless, change itself, not to mention physical decline and inevitable petty tragedies of disappointed… — William T. Vollmann
I think that we should take the tragedy that happened in Newtown and have a full comprehensive dialogue about all issues, whether it has to… — Ann Wagner
We have no middle ground, no foggy gray area where we can sin a little without suffering spiritual decline. That is why we must repent… — Joseph B. Wirthlin
Sadly, e-mail has triggered the decline of the handwritten note; I have seen its near-disappearance in my lifetime. — Jami Attenberg
Many troubled Midwestern towns are grasping for ways to fend off decline and, in some cases, extinction. — Stephen Kinzer
Stocks in the United States plunged in 2002 amid fears of war and terrorism, a weak economy, rising oil prices and dozens of corporate scandals.… — Alex Berenson
As homeowners see the value of their homes decline, they become more likely to delay purchases of the big items - like automobiles, electronics and… — Charles Duhigg
As public schools deteriorate, the upper-middle class and wealthy send their kids to private ones. As public pools and playgrounds decay, the better-off buy memberships… — Robert Reich
The malaise and military decline of the post-Vietnam years under President Jimmy Carter set the stage for Russian aggression abroad and uncertainty among our allies. — Paul Cook
A great deal of stupidity has chipped away at the massive advantages of Western civilization, which could terminally decline if it remains on the current… — Paul Singer

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