Tendencies Quotes

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We have a tendency to think of GOD being glorified only in the manifestation of his mercy----- He is just as glorified by His justice. — R C Sproul
We have a tendency to want the other person to be a finished product while we give ourselves the grace to evolve. — T.D. Jakes
A tendency to fly too straight at a goal, instead of circling around it, often carries one too far. — Lin Yutang
The strength that comes from human collaboration is the central truth behind civilisation's success and the primary reason why cities existwe must free ourselves from… — Edward Glaeser
I have a tendency to say yes to a script or no to a script. Not yes based on a rewrite. — William H. Macy
I love the camera; there's something very special and sensual about it, and I have a tendency to call it a he, like it was… — Lena Olin
Never even attempt to disturb anyone's tendencies. — Swami Vivekananda
[perfectionism leads to] a tendency to apologize preemptively for one's efforts, knowing from experience that there's sure to be something wrong with them. — William Westney
Writers that pretend to be in the throes of some kind of genius-demon, some kind of possessing spirit that refuses to let them engage with… — Matt Fraction
Biography, especially of the great and good, who have risen by their own exertions to eminence and usefulness, is an inspiring and ennobling study. Its… — Horace Mann
The old wars were decided by their episodes rather than by their tendencies. In this war, the tendencies are far more important than the episodes. — Winston Churchill
We have tendency to define ourselves in opposition to stuff. But try to also express your passion for things you love. Be demonstrative and generous… — Tim Minchin
When a human being is oppressed, the natural tendency is to feel anger. Jazz is a response to oppression that is not bullets and blood.… — Herbie Hancock
We must continue to liberalise the single market, cut red tape and basically create a digital single market. We have not completed the single market… — Alexander Stubb
People have a tendency to see country life through rose-colored glasses. — PJ Harvey
...Americans...automatically equate dissension with disloyalty. They view any criticism of our existing social, economic, and political forms, as sedition and subversion. ...(" The growing reluctance… — J. Paul Getty
I am incredibly bad at predicting the future; I am only smart enough to observe the present and listen to my intuition about tendencies. — Rem Koolhaas
WEATHER, n. The climate of an hour. A permanent topic of conversation among persons whom it does not interest, but who have inherited the tendency… — Ambrose Bierce
Government has within it a tendency to abuse its powers. — John C. Calhoun
I've yet to meet a writer who could change water into wine, and we have a tendency to treat them like that. — Michael Tolkin

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