Quotes About Say no

Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

I'll tell you why, Mr. Pomfret. Because you haven't the guts to say No when somebody asks you to be a sport. That tom-fool word has got more people in trouble than all the rest of the dictionary put together. If it's sporting to encourage girls to break rules and drink more than they can carry and get themselves into a mess on your account, then I'd stop being a sport and try being a gentleman.

When a club like Celtic comes in for you, you just can't say no. But the biggest part of the decision was leaving the family at home.

The relationship between professional and domestic cook has similarities to a sexual encounter. One party is normally more experienced than the other; and either party should have the right, at any moment, to say, No, I'm not going to do that.

Like any other actor, I want to work with good directors, and I always look for good scripts. I've had to say no to some people; I suspect that's the reason I'm called arrogant.

Drugs are horrible; I say no to drugs. I've never done drugs in my life.

Who would say no to a film like 'Gunday?'

Focus. Focus. Focus...on your burning priorities. Say no to everything else. Life's short. You only get one shot at great.

You've got to make a stand, show a bit of class, all you've got to do is say no, but you know you're going to hate yourself in the morning.

I am someone who doesn't say no to opportunities and, thus, would be happy to do something interesting on television.

To be in a position, at my age, where I am financially independent, I can help develop things, I can promote stuff that I believe in, I can say no a lot and spend time writing - that is a gift.

Drake. He liked dangerous pies. Why did he join you? Who would eat pie that could take over your life? Why risk it? Focus. Why did he join you? Say no to death pies. Another good motto. I'm getting a headache. p. 432

It was an ongoing struggle to say no, I don't want to be a part of the perpetuation of this stereotype.

It's not like I don't want to play the guy next door. But sometimes they're not the best written or the most complicated. But I am very, very particular about my bad boys. There are certain types of characters I will not play. I've said no so many times to so many parts that are just way too dark. You have to be careful.

Be reflective if you must be armed: if you carry a weapon in public service, may God bless you and keep you. But know that evils of the past involved policemen and soldiers finding themselves, one day, doing irregular things. Be ready to say no.

Self-respect is the root of discipline: The sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.

Have the courage to say "no!" Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. Do it now!

Yes, I am fully loved, fully accepted, and fully empowered to say no to my flesh. Speak that truth in the power He's given you. Believe that truth in the power He's given you. Live that truth in the power He's given you. That's how you tell your flesh no. That's how you live fully prepared in the fullness of God.

I have the freedom to take chances, to say no. I have the freedom to be who I really want to be, rather than have to conform to this or that just to stay alive.

Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.