Discouraging Quotes

226 Discouraging quotes by 201 unique authors

Humility is the part of wisdom, and is most becoming in men. But let no one discourage self-reliance; it is, of all the rest, the… — Lajos Kossuth
People too weak to follow their own dreams will always find a way to discourage yours. — Unknown Author
Delays in granting of justice very often reduce the speed with which investment could be undertaken, discouraging investors. — Lucas Papademos
I came to realize that exaggerated concern about what others are doing can be foolish. It can paralyze effort, and stifle a good idea. One… — Theodore von Karman
You must not allow yourselves to become discouraged. Missionary work brings joy, optimism, and happiness. Don't give Satan an opportunity to discourage you. Here again,… — Ezra Taft Benson
Slavery discourages arts and manufactures. — George Mason
When champions fail, they get back up and try again. They don't let failure discourage them. — Unknown Author
Crime in the cities is very discouraging. Apartment house dwellers have locks, bolts, chains and bars on their doors. It takes a tenant longer to… — Sam Ewing
I think violence is part of the struggle against oppression. If something bad happens to these people [animal researchers], it will discourage others. It is… — Jerry Vlasak
I never want to discourage anyone who chooses the arts as a path because it's hard enough to make it in this business or even… — Nicole Appleton
Well-lit streets discourage sin, but don't overdo it. — William Kennedy
Well meaning adults can easily destroy a child's love of reading - do not discourage children from reading because you feel they're reading the wrong… — Neil Gaiman
If we don't have a clear sense of our identity and purpose, we are much more vulnerable to Lucifer. He of course knows this and… — Sheri L. Dew
Within the soil of a discouraging season can often be the seeds of incredible blessing, miracles and breakthrough! — Brian Houston
Concern yourself more with accepting responsibility than with assigning blame. Let the possibilities inspire you more than the obstacles discourage you. — Ralph Marston
Be vigorous and full of energy, and make ceaseless efforts. This means that little things do not discourage you and that you approach all things… — Koichi Tohei
The Holy Spirit makes us aware of our lack of holiness to stimulate us to deeper yearning and striving for holiness. But Satan will attempt… — Jerry Bridges
The complaint, therefore, that all topicks are preoccupied, is nothing more than the murmur of ignorance or idleness, by which some discourage others, and some… — Samuel Johnson
Do not discourage your children from hoarding, if they have a taste to it; whoever lays up his penny rather than part with it for… — Samuel Johnson
A truly moral nation enacts policies that encourage personal responsibility and discourage self-destructive behavior by not subsidizing people who live irresponsibly and make poor choices. — Benjamin Carson
If they just reverse the division, ban the judges, and then it'll discourage other judges from ever doing this. — Roy Jones Jr.
Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow... even if that someone is yourself! — Plato
You can easily determine the caliber of a person by the amount of opposition it takes to discourage him or her. — John C. Maxwell
A proclivity for science is embedded deeply within us, in all times, places, and cultures. It has been the means for our survival. It is… — Carl Sagan
Don't let fear of failure discourage you. Don't let the voice of critics paralyze you - whether that voice comes from the outside or the… — Dieter F. Uchtdorf

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