Quotes About Attitude

Dostoevski said that taking a new step is what people fear the most. Any revolutionary change must be preceded by a passive, affirmative, non-challenging attitude toward change among the mass of our people. They must feel so frustrated, so defeated, so lost, so futureless in the prevailing system that they are willing to let go of the past and chance the future. This acceptance is the reformation essential to any revolution.

What grabs us is the shocking disproportion between what we perceive to be the sin (anger) and its consequences (eternal punishment). In the words of R. T. France, "ordinary insults may betray an attitude of contempt which God takes extremely seriously.

John Wesley said this well: "The judging that Jesus condemns here is thinking about another person in a way that is contrary to love."3

For the record, I am not a nut. I am an optimist. That's exactly like a nut except with a better attitude.

As a rule, I don't like to laugh at the misfortune of others. The exception to that rule is if it's really, really funny.

The world isn't fair, but as long as it's tilting in my direction, I find that there's a natural cap to my righteous indignation.

When life gives you lemons... choke on them and die... you stupid lemon eater.

I very rarely came across rude or disrespectful people. I don't know how I slipped by all of them, but I honestly can't think of one experience off the top of my head that was like that. I'm sure they're there, but I'd have to think really hard to recall them.

Isn't this concept—something I would rather not be doing—one of the most recognizable definitions of work for most of us?

voices have more data. We get tons of information (humor, attitude, nuance) you can't get from text. When in doubt, go voice.

forcing function is anything that — when put in place — naturally forces a change in perspective, attitude, or behavior. So, schedules are important forcing functions for projects.

Somehow, the greater the public opposition to the health care bill, the more determined they seem to force it on us anyway. Their attitude shows Washington at its very worst - the presumption that they know best, and they're going to get their way whether the American people like it or not.

The only disability in life is a bad attitude. -Scott Hamilton

The only handicap in life is a bad attitude.

Some bad things are going to happen, but more great things are going to happen. If you tend to see more bad than good, then you have to build that positive muscle in your brain much like an athlete does certain muscles to execute a certain move.

The only disability in life is a bad attitude

We do not get to choose all of the opportunities that come our way. We do not get to choose our entire path. But we do get to choose what to do with setbacks and opportunities that come our way. We do get to choose how we behave as we wait to know what is coming next. We do get to decide that no matter what happens, we will be ready. Are you willing to have a good attitude even when things aren't going your way? This is the attitude of a winner.

Sorcery's impressive enough, but it's their fucking attitude that makes them such a pain. And that's why, when you find yourself face to face with one, you bow and scrape and mind your 'sirs' and 'madams.'" .... "NICE BIRD, asshole," said Locke.

Until you finally lose the strength for sarcasm, Locke, I wouldn't hire any mourners.

Sloppy idiot," Sabetha muttered at last. "You're trying to be charming. Well, I do not choose to be charmed by you, Locke Lamora.

Well, cheer up. At least you've got more mobility than a fucking tadpole on dry land.

I wouldn't call it looming, madam. Some of us simply aren't built for looming," said Locke.

Sorcery's impressive enough, but it's their fucking attitude that makes them such a pain.

I don't get it,' said Locke, gently tugging at the scruff of Regal's neck. 'I never even liked cats all that much.' 'Surely you realize,' said Patience, 'that cats are no great respecters of human opinion.