Raises Quotes

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There may come a time in the career of every sociologist when it is his solemn duty to raise hell. — Edward Alsworth Ross
We only get what we believe that we deserve. Raise the bar, raise your standards and you will receive a better outcome. — Joel Brown
Make every decision—even decisions about whether to expand the business, raise money, or promote someone—according to what's best for your customers. — Derek Sivers
There is a purpose in life--to raise men nearer to the likeness of God. Whoever seeks that ideal, daily, finds joy; and in no other… — John Andreas Widtsoe
Our seniors have worked long and hard to better the economy, raise families and serve their communities. They deserve to live independent and active lives… — Christopher Dodd
Try to help others. Consult their weaknesses, relieve their maladies; strive to raise them up, and by so doing you will most effectually raise yourself… — Joseph Barber Lightfoot
Growing up human is uniquely a matter of social relations rather than biology. What we learn from connections within the family takes the place of… — Elizabeth Janeway
The Woman's Party is made up of women of all races, creeds and nationalities who are united on the one program of working to raise… — Alice Paul
Fear owns me because I let it. Because I obsess over it, name it, raise it, and nurture it to become perfect. It is one… — Pete Wentz
Is your ego small enough, and your backbone strong enough, to raise others up high on your shoulders? — Bear Grylls
If no other knowledge deserves to be called useful but that which helps to enlarge our possessions or to raise our station in society, then… — Thomas Bulfinch
I reckon that’s the risk you run, letting somebody else raise you chilluns. — Kathryn Stockett
I tried to start a theatre in LA and failed miserably, but I was probably not meant to raise money — Beth Henley
The key to maintaining your inspiration in the day-to-day work of meditation practice is to approach it as play—a happy opportunity to master practical skills,… — Thanissaro Bhikkhu
God ultimately raises up leaders for one primary reason: His glory. He shows His power in our weakness. He demonstrates His wisdom in our folly.… — Matt Chandler
Nothing is more often misdiagnosed than our homesickness for Heaven. We think that what we want is sex, drugs, alcohol, a new job, a raise,… — Randy Alcorn
The opportunities for using our financial resources to spread the gospel and strengthen the church all over the world are greater than they've ever been.… — Randy Alcorn
It raises several serious questions. For example, how can there possibly be more than one person as awesome as me? — Zach Braff
The Fed's low-interest policy not only encourages spending and borrowing, it discourages the one thing that best helps people raise themselves into higher economic classes… — Mark Thornton
How dare the smooth talkers, the clever official blabbers, open their mouths and boast of progress. . . . Here they hold jubilant peace conferences… — Max Nordau
Feminist humor raises consciousness. And the reason it's funny is because it stands something on its head. Goodness knows you've got to have a sense… — Eleanor Smeal
There are bills being discussed to raise the amount that Members of Congress pay in to their benefits and I support these pieces of legislation. — Rob Woodall
Nebraskans are known for giving of themselves and that quality is part of what makes our state such a wonderful place to live, work and… — Dave Heineman
We need to in this country begin again to raise civil discourse to another level. I mean, we shout and scream and yell and get… — Leah Ward Sears
There is nothing antithetical in American history, culture, or traditions to teamwork. Teams were important in America's history - wagon trains conquered the West, men… — Lester Thurow

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