Despite Quotes

1296 Despite quotes by 1034 unique authors

Success, they taught me, is built on the foundation of courage, hard-work and individual responsibility. Despite what some would have us believe, success is not… — Susana Martinez
There is a group of entrepreneurs pushing the envelope, government officials that are making significant changes despite the odds, and visionary writers, academics, and colleagues… — Robin Chase
Despite the barrage of information about me that is publicly available, I live a surprisingly private and anonymous life. — Hasan M. Elahi
Despite the hundreds of non-governmental organizations and the continued outpouring of foreign aid, East Africa remains as a region overwhelmed by extreme poverty. — Jacqueline Novogratz
As a newspaper reporter, I covered and was around a fair number of crime scenes involving juvenile delinquents, and few things bothered me more than… — LZ Granderson
As N.Y.C. Public Advocate, I released a report that showed that stop-and-frisks of African Americans in 2012 were barely half as likely to yield a… — Bill de Blasio
The torch relay is an excellent embodiment of all that the Olympic Games have come to symbolise - a celebration of the human spirit. Personally… — Lakshmi Mittal
Despite my mother saying I have been destined to be an actress my whole life, I remember being the kid who grew up not knowing… — Shantel VanSanten
After costs, only the top 3% of managers produce a return that indicates they have sufficient skill to just cover their costs, which means that… — Eugene Fama
In the family, in interpersonal relationships, even in friendship, faith is tremendously important. If you have a partner who you believe is a good person,… — Greg Graffin
Of all the writers I have read, Vladimir Nabokov has made the biggest impression on me because he, despite living through the 1917 February Revolution,… — Ashwin Sanghi
The stand up, everything was accidental. I never grew up and was the class clown and had to get the attention. It was - it… — Ellen DeGeneres
Each generation has its own rendezvous with the land, for despite our fee titles and claims of ownership, we are all brief tenants on this… — Stewart Udall
Despite all the achievements of civilisation, the human being is still one of the most vulnerable creatures on earth. — Vladimir Putin
New York musicians rarely have the time for idle chat and conversation after a gig. Despite popular assumption of our scintillating after-hours, that illusion is… — Kat Edmonson
Despite the obvious benefits, many Americans do not like Texas. Some even say they despise Texas, and make no secret of their feelings. — Ian Frazier
My life has shifted to different levels financially, in terms of fame as a result of being blessed enough to be able to share my… — Trey Songz
We are living in one of those rare moments in history when things may come apart and be put back together again in ways that… — Robert Darnton
When my company was first getting off the ground, we were completely lost in the shuffle, despite our best efforts. In 2012, however, we had… — Ryan Holmes
Spanish children are too often ill-cared for, but despite the abuses of ignorant motherhood and fatherhood, such vivid, vivacious, bewitching little people as they are! — Katharine Lee Bates
I must thank my good friend Nigel Brennan. His strength of character in the midst of extreme hardship inspired me during the darkest days. Despite… — Amanda Lindhout
Despite my love affair with skyscraper heels, luckily for my feet I rarely wear them - preferring, instead, the comfort and child-handling practicalities of a… — Sheherazade Goldsmith
Despite what some investors say, older age is an advantage in the startup world. You know more about industries and markets, and have ideas for… — Vivek Wadhwa
The Afghans, despite their backwardness, are a friendly lot, but the Taliban are as barbaric as the Huns from the past. — Unknown Author
The Conservatives are a confusing lot. They first denied climate change was a serious issue and then suggested strengthening the nuclear industry as a solution… — Zac Goldsmith

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