Quotes About Attitudes

Religion did not arise out of the need to assure social solidarity, nor were cathedrals built to encourage tourism. Religion is socially effective not when it adopts socio-political solutions, but when it succeeds in having society be spontaneously influenced by purely religious attitudes

There are two equally erroneous attitudes toward Marxism: disdaining what it teaches, believing what it promises. I understand that Communism which is a protest, but not that which is a hope.

There are two equally erroneous attitudes toward Marxism: disdaining what it teaches, believing what it promises.

When one is confronted by diverse "cultures," there are two symmetrically erroneous attitudes: to admit only one cultural standard, and to grant all standards the same rank. Neither the overweening imperialism of the European historian of yesterday, nor the shameful relativism of the European historian of today.

To preserve openness of heart and calmness of mind, nurture these attitudes: Kindness to those who are happy Compassion for those who are less fortunate Honor for those who embody noble qualities Equanimity to those whose actions oppose your values

Continuidades de uma tradição nacional de atitudes e comportamento, de uma "mística nacional", reforçadas através da repetição de experiências nacionais similares, constituem poderoso determinante de comportamento real.

What is decisive is that, in his personal goals and wishes, in his sense of what had meaning and what did not, he anticipated the attitudes and feelings of a later type of artist. [...] In other words, Mozart represented the free artists who places his trust largely in individual inspiration.

Love can only take place where a relationship is free from idolatry and a person recognizes God as the source of everything. The moment we look to someone to be the source of supplying our happiness or comfort, we put them in the place of God. At that point, loving that person with the love of God becomes an impossibility. Your theological foundation is crucial to your growth in love. What you believe about God dictates your perspective and attitudes toward people and circumstances in life.

A person like this is a blessing for the world. And there is no reason why you couldn't be that person. Why aren't you that person now? Because of these walls of self-protection you've built, these attitudes of limit and lack.

Watch your manner of speech if you wish to develop a peaceful state of mind. Start each day by affirming peaceful, contented and happy attitudes and your days will tend to be pleasant and successful.

She's just a typical bourgeois reactionary.' 'You mean, her prejudices are different from yours.

No men who really think deeply about women retain a high opinion of them

A lot of men wouldn't like being called a romantic. It's not macho enough.' Quite often men are fools.

A lot of men wouldn't like being called a romantic. It's not macho enough.' Quite often men are fools.

Jos siis lihavuus leviää sosiaalisissa verkostoissa, niin leviää laihuuskin. Jos kaikki muutkin olettavat pääsevänsä liikakiloistaan, niistä todennäköisesti pääsee itsekin.

The world is full of high-handed women,' he complained. 'Certainly Scotland is,' agreed Gil.

Why is it that all cars are women?" he asked. "Because they're fussy and demanding," answered Zee. "Because if they were men, they'd sit around and complain instead of getting the job done," I told him.

Women are smart in business and dumb in love. They won't date outside their zip code, let alone outside the city. They are city snobs.

You see, culture isn't the problem, people are.

Attitudes are contagious. When I chose a love-based life, I set the tone in my home and work place. Sadly, the same thing happens when I choose fear. We really do, I have found, get back what we put out.

The greatest revolution in our generation is that of human beings, who by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives. Marilyn Ferguson

It will also challenge attitudes that subjugate women in ways that he himself clearly and consistently redressed.

American men are so embarrassed about napping," she said. "They think it is some sort of feminine indulgence. I detest a man who can't nap.

Human members can be very opinionated.