Despite Quotes

1296 Despite quotes by 1034 unique authors

Despite what people think, I was such a rule follower at school. I loved the whole slacker look, like, 'Hey, I don't care, whatever,' but… — Kristen Stewart
I maintain, despite the moment's evidence against the claim, that we are born and grow up with a fondness for each other, and we have… — Lewis Thomas
Despite our ever-connective technology, neither Skype nor Facebook - not even a telephone call - can come close to the joy of being with loved… — Marlo Thomas
I do think that despite my best efforts to resist it, I am now a grown-up. It's due to lots of very difficult decisions that… — Emma Thompson
The world is still a weird place, despite my efforts to make clear and perfect sense of it. — Hunter S. Thompson
I hate pain, despite my ability to tolerate it beyond all known parameters, which is not necessarily a good thing. — Hunter S. Thompson
Because of its phantom nature, and despite elaborate defense mechanisms, the ego is very vulnerable and insecure, and it sees itself as constantly under threat.… — Eckhart Tolle
Artists usually don't make all that much money, and they often keep their artistic hobby despite the money rather than due to it. — Linus Torvalds
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness. — Desmond Tutu
It is deeply shocking and incomprehensible to me that despite volumes of documentation and living witnesses who can attest to the horrors of the Holocaust,… — Mark Udall
Despite the fact that in America we incarcerate more juveniles for life terms than in any other country in the world, the truth is that… — Ayelet Waldman
During the periods in my marriage when I chose to stay home with my kids rather than work as an attorney, it caused me no… — Ayelet Waldman
The biggest challenge for any craft person or artist is to accept the constraints of their medium and make something beautiful despite them. That's kind… — Ayelet Waldman
We hold our heads high, despite the price we have paid, because freedom is priceless. — Lech Walesa
I guess probably in my time in politics, it continued to be affirmed to me that the African-American community, despite being subscription television's most valuable… — J C Watts
Despite the usual idea of a figure skater, I have no rhythm when it comes to even walking off the ice. I fall off curbs… — Johnny Weir
I have made an art form of the interview. The French are the best interviewers, despite their addiction to the triad, like all Cartesians. — Orson Welles
Despite the persistent image of the architect as a heroic loner erecting monumental edifices through sheer force of will, the building art has always been… — Martin Filler
Despite the myth that men are less committed, they are predisposed to desire marriage. — Helen Fisher
All over the world, social innovation is tackling some of the most pressing problems facing society today - from fair trade, distance learning, hospices, urban… — Geoff Mulgan
The Amish communities of Pennsylvania, despite the retro image of horse-drawn buggies and straw hats, have long been engaged in a productive debate about the… — Howard Rheingold
Despite my ghoulish reputation, I really have the heart of a small boy. I keep it in a jar on my desk. — Robert Bloch
Despite the enormous quantity of books, how few people read! And if one reads profitably, one would realize how much stupid stuff the vulgar herd… — Voltaire
You could say that Elphaba brought us together,' said Boq softly. 'I'm closer to her and so I'm closer to you.' Galinda seemed to give… — Gregory Maguire
They say of me, and so they should, It's doubtful if I come to good. I see acquaintances and friends Accumulating dividends And making enviable… — Dorothy Parker

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