Famous Quotes & Sayings

Todd Rundgren

Sometimes you're a psychiatrist and sometimes you're a group therapist. The dynamics in between people and the misgivings sometimes that artists have when they get into the studio because they're under a different level of scrutiny. A lot of them can be insecure about it. My job is not simply to make musical determinations but sometimes to just keep people from flipping out during the process.

Sojourner Truth

Life is a hard battle anyway. If we laugh and sing a little as we fight the good fight of freedom, it makes it all go easier. I will not allow my life's light to be determined by the darkness around me.

Joe Morton

When I started off many years ago, I made a determination that there were certain roles I didn't want to play.

I'm quite a determined person. I would have got round even if it was on my knees.

Sam Brownback

I have not determined ... at this point, how I would vote,

Jay Brown

It just speaks volumes for people that have a determination to make things happen.

It was not easy, but because of (my determination), I can tell you today I am living my dream.

It was determination and a lot of focus. We just learned from those mistakes of the past, where we let some of them slip away.

It was a story of two halves. In the second half, we played with a passion, a determination and a will to win. I thought in the first half that we had a hangover from the (Okaloosa-Walton) loss.

It was a terrific game to be involved in and hopefully it was a great game for the fans. You could see that kind of determination in Florida right until the final buzzer.

It says a lot about our heart and determination.

It's great to see Mark Jones in the squad after two very serious knee operations. He is a recognized finisher, try-scorer and line-breaker and you have to be impressed by his determination to get himself back on the field after such serious injuries.

It's a lot of money, but we are determined to do this, to remember those who have given their lives.

It makes him more determined. He's not going into that fireside No. 2.

Sam Altman

Intelligence is usually easy to tell in a 10-minute conversation. Determination is harder.

In my opinion it's determination and love of your fellow man.

David A. Bednar

Remember that becoming people of integrity and honesty is not simply a matter of more personal determination, more grit, and more willpower; rather, it is accomplished through the enabling power of the Atonement of the Lord Jesus Christ.

D. W. Griffith

Being a film director involves, above all, a lot of hard work and resolve and determination. The glamour doesn't come until the premiere and the thing is all long done.

Daisaku Ikeda

Anyone who has ever made a resolution discovers that the strength of their determination fades with time. The important thing is not that your resolve never wavers, but that you don't get down on yourself when it does and throw in the towel.

Daisaku Ikeda

Anyone who has ever made a resolution discovers that the strength of that determination fades in time. The moment you feel that is when you should make a fresh determination. Tell yourself, “OK! I will start again from now!” If you fall down seven times, get up an eighth. Don’t give up when you feel discouraged-jus t pick yourself up and renew your determination each time.

Daisaku Ikeda

When you devote yourself to achieving your goal, you will not be bothered by shallow criticism. Nothing important can be accomplished if you allow yourself to be swayed by some trifling matter, always looking over your shoulder and wondering what others are saying or thinking. The key to achievement is to move forward along your chosen path with firm determination.

Daisaku Ikeda

The determination to win is the better part of winning.

Daisaku Ikeda

In life when we feel we have reached a limit, that is when the true battle begins. Just when you despair and think it is impossible to go any further, will you become apathetic, or will you say it's not over and stand up with an unyielding spirit? The battle is decided by this single determination.

Condoleezza Rice

Prejudice and bigotry are brought down...by the sheer force of determination of individuals to succeed and the refusal of a human being to let prejudice define the parameters of the possible.

Claude M. Bristol

It's the constant and determined effort that breaks down all resistance and sweeps away all obstacles.

Cristobal Huet

I guess we can say that we gave everything tonight and that we were determined to play a good game, and it just didn't happen.

Steve Smith

I just sit there and look at the place. I remember what it was like to be there. I knew it wasn't what I wanted to do with my life, but I knew that I was going to need a lot of determination and a lot of persistence to do something else.

Claire really sparked us off the bench. The freshman showed a lot of determination and strength in there and played a well-rounded game. I don't know if we missed a shot is the fourth quarter.

Jack Johnson

It takes a long, hard effort and sustained determination to reduce crime. We will stay the course and we are confident that the numbers will continue to go down.

J. C. Ryle

Let us read the Bible reverently and diligently, with an honest determination to believe and practice all we find in it.

Isaac Newton

Ax: 100 Every thing doth naturally persevere in yt state in wch it is unlesse it bee interrupted by some externall cause, hence... [a] body once moved will always keepe ye same celerity, quantity & determination of its motion.

Friedrich Nietzsche

If we have our own why of life, we shall get along with almost any how. Man does not strive for pleasure; only the Englishman does.

Fred Dryer

Steve Rom's bravery is unique. Faced with life-threatening circumstances, he focused his determination and spirit to defeat an unbeatable disease. Steve's story is an inspiration to all.