Position Quotes

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We must be vigilant that we don't sink into the morass of sectarianism, mixing, pettiness etc. We must not get involved in unprincipled slagging matches… — Thomas S. Power
Even if the absence of government really did mean anarchy in a negative, disorderly sense - which is from from being the case - even… — Leo Tolstoy
Criticism challenges current findings. The effort to defend one's position can lead to deeper insights or consideration of options previously not considered. — Robert Redford
In his mercy, He sent the storm itself to make us seek help. And then knowing that we're likely to get the wrong answer, He… — Yasmin Mogahed
I try to hit the ball along the ground, especially against fast bowlers. I also like the bat to come down in the right position… — Virender Sehwag
Without the Blessed Sacrament a position like mine would be intolerable. — Father Damien
When Alekhine recognizes the weakness in his position he has a tendency to become very aggressive. Patient defence is not for him if he can… — Emanuel Lasker
Being a movie star is a rare job. Nobody gives you any guarantees that you'll get to do it forever. It's a very lucky and… — Diane Keaton
In the long run there is no more liberating, no more exhilarating experience than to determine one's position, state it bravely, and then act boldly. — Eleanor Roosevelt
It may be laid down as a position which seldom deceives, that when a man cannot bear his own company, there is something wrong. — Samuel Johnson
If in a battle, I seize a bit of debatable land with a handful of soldiers, without having done anything to prevent an enemy bombardment… — Aron Nimzowitsch
I maintain that in every position that arises, we should deliberately search, among other things, for pieces which have no retreat. If we see one,… — Cecil Purdy
When you defend, try not to worry or become upset. Keep your cool and trust your position - it's all you've got. — Pal Benko
The task of the positional player is systematically to accumulate slight advantages and try to convert temporary advantages into permanent ones, otherwise the player with… — Wilhelm Steinitz
In spite of certain distressing but isolated occurrences in the last battle, I certainly hoped that the Army would be in a position to continue… — Paul von Hindenburg
No individual can be in full control of his fate-our strengths come significantly from our history, our experiences largely from the vagaries of chance. But… — Howard Gardner
Empowered women who reach tough or unconventional positions make CHOICES not sacrifices — Kiran Bedi
Boko Haram represents the ultimate Fatwa of our time. The question is does the sect's Fatwa represent the articulated position of the majority of Muslims… — Wole Soyinka
In the world take always the position of the giver. Give everything and look for no return. Give love, give help, give service, give any… — Swami Vivekananda
What is sexual in a high heel is the arch of the foot, because it is exactly the position of a woman's foot when she… — Christian Louboutin

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