Determination Quotes - Page 36

America was born out of a desire for self-determination, a longing for the human dignity that only independence can bring.

The spirit and determination of the people to chart their own destiny is the greatest power for good in human affairs.

I am convinced that it is one of the most unjust wars that has ever been fought in the history of the world. Our involvement in the war in Vietnam has torn up the Geneva Accord. It has strengthened the military-industrial complex; it has strengthened the forces of reaction in our nation. It has put us against the self-determination of a vast majority of the Vietnamese people, and put us in the position of protecting a corrupt regime that is stacked against the poor.

The Kosovo campaign was a just and necessary war. And I believe that Blair - of whom I have many criticisms - in this case showed real determination in conducting it.

The spirit of the South Atlantic was the spirit of Britain at her best. It has been said that we surprised the world, that British patriotism was rediscovered in those spring days. It was never really lost. But it would be no bad thing if the feeling that swept the country then were to continue to inspire us. For if there was any doubt about the determination of the British people it was removed by the men and women who, a few months ago, brought a renewed sense of pride and self-respect to our country.

But this is altogether a mark of the most common sort of men, for it is in your power whenever you choose to retire into yourself.

Of course it was Mamma who both stopped my career and crystallized my determination to resume it.

One of the things that made me persist in the Antarctic in the face of sickening discouragements was my determination to name a portion of the earth's surface after my father.

With several different kinds of poetry to choose from, a man would decide that he would like best to be an epic poet, and he would set out, in conscious determination, on an epic poem.

Everybody wants to be famous, but nobody wants to put the work in!!

In terms of being Australian, I think a big part of it is the determination to prove yourself, just like Aussie actors.

But Socialism, alone, can bring self-determination of their peoples.

Determination and hard work are as important as talent.

Others may have more ability than you, they may be larger, faster, quicker, better jumpers ... but no one should be your superior in respect to team spirit, loyalty, enthusiasm, cooperation, determination, industriousness, fight effort, and character.

So many actors have sheer guts, will, and determination; they just need some preparation.

You always, I think, debate with yourself about whether or not you made the right decision. And you have to then give the person that you’re working for - in my instance, the president - your best judgment based on your understanding of the facts, but also the calculus you use to make a determination about what’s the best way to go forward.

I am grateful to those Members of Congress who worked so diligently to guide the Equal Pay Act through. It is a first step. It affirms our determination that when women enter the labor force they will find equality in their pay envelopes.

We prefer world law in the age of self-determination to world war in the age of mass extermination.

Present joys are more to flesh and blood Than a dull prospect of a distant good.

Whenever one reads of the determination of the species, or opens a book on natural science and history, in whatever language, one inevitably comes across the name of Linne.

It's impossible to measure the type of mental strength and determination that's required to be an elite wrestler.

Stubbornness and ignorance and determination are a very fine line from each other. I'm a very stubborn person, but not so stubborn that I can't learn new things and meet new people, but I have a one-track mind.

When you create more small businesses, you create small entrepreneurship. Out of that comes self-determination and employment.

You plant a garden one flower at a time. ... You write a book one word at a time, clean a closet one shelf at a time, run a marathon one step at a time. If you feel defeated by some large task, get your spade and dig the first hole.

The only difference between the easy goals and the tough goals is your determination.