Quotes About Decision-making

Since then, I've subjected my impulses to leave for work to a three-step protocol: 1) Is it necessary that I go at this moment? 2) Is there something at home that I want to avoid? 3) Will I be letting anyone down by leaving right now?

I bet you think things through, right? Accept candy from strangers and get into vans with a sign that reads free Kittens?

Your statistical track record for decision-making is somewhat concerning.

There were people out there who might live or die because of me, futures good or bad might be realized because of my choices. What right did I even have to be the one making them?

It might feel better to give to someone you know than a stranger, or to donate to an organization whose story brings a tear to your eye, but that's your brain playing tricks on you. The morality of an action depends, ultimately and only, on its outcomes.

Why was punishing yourself more important than what she wanted?

So take whatever time you need. Figure out how you feel. Figure out if Dean makes you feel the way I do, if he'll ever let you in, and if you want him to, because the next time my lips touch yours, the next time your hands are buried in my hair—the only person you're going to be thinking about is me.

Sometimes," he said, "when I'm in a social pickle, I like to ask myself, WWJAD?" I raised an eyebrow, and he explained. "What Would Jane Austen Do?

The morality of an action depends, ultimately and only, on its outcomes

Vanaf nu ben je volwassen.' Alisa leek behoorlijk tevreden met zichzelf. 'Nu kun je je eigen testament opstellen.

They seem to believe that, left to my own devices, I might do something ill-advised,

Just like I will decide my life. No more waiting for other people to decide things for me. I'm writing it right now.

But the means—he was less certain that the means were above reproach. But what can a man do, or a woman either, but use what comes to hand?

When you see a good move, look for a better one

Est-ce que ça me regarde ? Est-ce que je n'avais pas à mettre mes haricots sur le feu ?...

Well, because sometimes you love someone but they might not be the right person for you. That takes some time to figure out

I looked at my friend, overwhelmed with confusion. Unsure of what April should do. What I should do. What a strong woman would do. In fact, the only thing that I am certain of is that there are no easy answers, and that anyone who says there are has never been in our shoes.

Good nurses follow rules," Lib growled, "but the best know when to break them.

You need to stop thinking with your head, Mud Boy, and start thinking with your heart." Artemis sighed. The heart was an organ for pumping oxygen-rich blood to the cells. It could no more think than an apple could tap-dance.

One: listen to your commander—he is always right. Two: ignore all hunches, unless suggested by your commander, who is always right. Three: if in doubt, call your commander. The one who is always right.

Most people are impulsive, however, and having committed to the thing, they persist, just making more confusion for themselves and others until it all end in mutual recrimination.

Tis true I know what evil I shall do but passion overpowers the better council.

Therefore your will is your own business too.

If you're writing to a friend, grammar will tell you what letters you ought to choose, but as to whether or not you ought to write to your friend, grammar won't tell you that.