Quotes About Attitude

Most people believe if God performed a miracle—just one miracle—for them, they would surely and permanently believe in God. But, as explained in the commentary to Exodus 16:2, human nature doesn't work that way. The power of witnessing a miracle wears off quickly, and most individuals soon need (or merely want) another miracle. Over time, most people's attitude toward those who have done something good for them is: "What have you done for me lately?

In other words, God is working out what we have committed to Him. It is the continuing attitude of trust on our part that keeps the channel open through which God is able to intervene in our lives and work out what needs to be done. But if we abandon our trust, we close off the channel and hinder the completion of what God has begun to do for us.

His conduct reveals that he has more confidence in what he can do for himself than in what God can do for him. He has, in fact, "snubbed" God. It is this attitude that calls forth God's curse.

the fact that she completely obscured his view of the road was quite irrelevant since Asian drivers never look where they're going.

I thank God for my sanguine temperament, which refuses to allow me to believe in disaster until it is finally manifest

Much depends on your attitude. If you are filled with negative judgment and anger, then you will feel separate from other people. You will feel lonely. But if you have an open heart and are filled with trust and friendship, even if you are physically alone, even living a hermit's life, you will never feel lonely.

I once knew a man who said death smiles at us all,A man can only smile back

My father always said that was the difference between an American and an Englishman. An Englishman thinks a hundred miles is a long way; an American thinks a hundred years is a long time.

the difference between an American and an Englishman. An Englishman thinks a hundred miles is a long way; an American thinks a hundred years is a long time.

Next time I marry someone, I'll pick a lass who wakes up cheerful in the morning

people so often seemed not only willing but eager to believe the worst—and the worse, the better.

difference between an American and an Englishman. An Englishman thinks a hundred miles is a long way; an American thinks a hundred years is a long time.

Ah?" he said, vaguely. "No, I dinna think so. Still," he said with a smile, pulling his attention suddenly back to her, "I wouldna be likely to. A young burke of sixteen's too taken up wi' his own grand self to pay much heed to what he thinks are naught but a rabble of snot-nosed bairns.

the good man's only singularity lies in his approving welcome to every experience the looms of fate may weave for him

Over the years, I'd seen a lot of sweet, amiable, biddable patients, who succumbed within hours to their ailments. The angry, irascible, difficult sons of bitches (of either sex) almost always survived.

moments and revert to his normal swagger and talk, you

Well, la-di-dah," I said sarcastically. "You've got wings, mate.

John—Lord John Grey, that is—comes from a family with considerable influence. His stepfather is—well, that's of no consequence." She shrugged, the small black-linen shoulders dismissing the details.

Stand up straight and try not to get fat.

Drunk wi' power," he remarked disapprovingly to the ceiling. "Verra unwomanly attitude, that.

I just play. I'm not one to think about it. If I get one assist and we win, that's great. Otherwise, I could care less.

I assume that if people get to know me, they'll like me. If they don't, it's not my problem.

I had to really create a positive atmosphere for myself, and that has to come from within.

I will never have a heart attack. I give them.