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Attitude Quotes

"Not to discriminate every moment some passionate attitude in those about us, and in the very brilliancy of their gifts some tragic dividing on their ways, is, on this short day of frost and sun, to sleep before evening."

"Not to discriminate every moment some passionate attitude in those about us, and in the very brilliancy of their gifts some tragic dividing on their ways, is, on this short day of frost and sun, to sleep before evening."

Walter Pater, English Critic

Attitude, Day, Evening, Gifts

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"Our new attitude is how can we put you in front of our customer."

"Our new attitude is how can we put you in front of our customer."

Terry Semel, American Businessman

Attitude, Customer

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"I can't believe the pro-choicers attitude toward unborn children-to me it's the ultimate liberal cause, to defend those without a voice."

"I can't believe the pro-choicers attitude toward unborn children-to me it's the ultimate liberal cause, to defend those without a voice."

Michael Aston, British Musician

Attitude, Cause, Children, Liberal

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"That attitude toward women as objects may have worked for the late Sixties, but it doesn't do so now."

"That attitude toward women as objects may have worked for the late Sixties, but it doesn't do so now."

John Schlesinger, British Director

Attitude, Women, May, Now

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"We all talk to ourselves. A major key to success exists in what we say to ourselves, which helps to shape our attitude and mindset."

"We all talk to ourselves. A major key to success exists in what we say to ourselves, which helps to shape our attitude and mindset."

Darren L. Johnson, American Author

Attitude, Success, Key, Talk

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"My attitude towards drawing is not necessarily about drawing. It's about making the best kind of image I can make, it's about talking as clearly as I can."

"My attitude towards drawing is not necessarily about drawing. It's about making the best kind of image I can make, it's about talking as clearly as I can."

Jim Dine, American Artist

Attitude, Talking

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"And the attitude of faith is the very opposite of clinging to belief, of holding on."

"And the attitude of faith is the very opposite of clinging to belief, of holding on."

Alan Watts, English Philosopher

Attitude, Faith, Belief

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"Too many people say to their brokers, I can't deal with this. Take my money. Do what you want. That's the worst attitude you can have."

"Too many people say to their brokers, I can't deal with this. Take my money. Do what you want. That's the worst attitude you can have."

Maria Bartiromo, American Journalist

Attitude, Money, People, Want

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"The self is hateful."

"The self is hateful."

Blaise Pascal, French Philosopher

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"The attitude and capacity of the factory, the old metal table and the new ideas of the wooden furniture quickly and naturally suggested the possibility of metal furniture."

"The attitude and capacity of the factory, the old metal table and the new ideas of the wooden furniture quickly and naturally suggested the possibility of metal furniture."

Donald Judd, American Artist

Attitude, Ideas, Possibility, Old

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"The thought of being President frightens me and I do not think I want the job."

"The thought of being President frightens me and I do not think I want the job."

Ronald Reagan, American President

Attitude, Thought, Being, Job

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"Everyone is struggling under stress and fear. Only with right attitude we can avoid regrets."

"Everyone is struggling under stress and fear. Only with right attitude we can avoid regrets."

Kishore Bansal, Indian Writer

Attitude, Stress, Fear, Regret

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"Great effort springs naturally from great attitude."

"Great effort springs naturally from great attitude."

Pat Riley, American Coach

Attitude, Effort

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"But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be."

"But the attitude of faith is to let go, and become open to truth, whatever it might turn out to be."

Alan Watts, English Philosopher

Attitude, Faith, Truth, Open

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"I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do."

"I love her attitude, but as much as I'd like to bring my medals to a speech or appearance, I never do."

Mary Lou Retton, American Athlete

Attitude, Love, Appearance, Speech

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"The attitude we have towards our personal pets as opposed to the animals that suffer under the factory farm is hypocritical and delusional."

"The attitude we have towards our personal pets as opposed to the animals that suffer under the factory farm is hypocritical and delusional."

James Cromwell, American Actor

Attitude, Animals, Pets

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"We must advertise to U.S. business that we are there, that our attitude has changed, and that we care. When we are asked to help, we have to perform and provide the right advice."

"We must advertise to U.S. business that we are there, that our attitude has changed, and that we care. When we are asked to help, we have to perform and provide the right advice."

Lawrence Eagleburger, American Diplomat

Attitude, Business, Advice, Care

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"Attitude. That is your tendency to evaluate things based on your perception. If you think you can't, that is a negative attitude parcel and opening it will reveal what you believe."

"Attitude. That is your tendency to evaluate things based on your perception. If you think you can't, that is a negative attitude parcel and opening it will reveal what you believe."

Israelmore Ayivor, Ghanaian Author

Attitude, Perception, Belief, Mindset

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"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us."

"Our attitude toward life determines life's attitude towards us."

John N. Mitchell, American Politician

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"In 1977, at least, he wished to have people believe that he shared and was proud of an attitude toward women that is not acceptable in a politician. In 2003, all he has said is that he doesn't remember the interview."

"In 1977, at least, he wished to have people believe that he shared and was proud of an attitude toward women that is not acceptable in a politician. In 2003, all he has said is that he doesn't remember the interview."

Michael Kinsley, American Journalist

Attitude, Women, People

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"The attitude of the actor is his interpretation of what he reads, and the written word is what creates the role in the actor's mind, and I guess in reading the things that were given to me, I reacted as you guys saw me, you know."

"The attitude of the actor is his interpretation of what he reads, and the written word is what creates the role in the actor's mind, and I guess in reading the things that were given to me, I reacted as you guys saw me, you know."

Gene Barry, American Actor

Attitude, Mind, Reading

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"The Dolls were an attitude. If nothing else they were a great attitude."

"The Dolls were an attitude. If nothing else they were a great attitude."

Johnny Thunders, American Musician

Attitude, Nothing

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"The reactionary is always willing to take a progressive attitude on any issue that is dead."

"The reactionary is always willing to take a progressive attitude on any issue that is dead."

Theodore Roosevelt, American President

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"Winners gather together to fuel hope, losers gossip together to fuel hate."

"Winners gather together to fuel hope, losers gossip together to fuel hate."

Orrin Woodward, American Author

Attitude, Hope, Gossip, Hate, Mindset

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"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching."

"Whenever you do a thing, act as if all the world were watching."

Thomas Jefferson, American President

Attitude, Act, World

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"If you can't change your fate, change your attitude."

"If you can't change your fate, change your attitude."

Charles Revson, Canadian Businessman

Attitude, Change, Fate

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"Cynicism is one of the terrible obstacles to progress."

"Cynicism is one of the terrible obstacles to progress."

Bryant McGill, American Poet

Attitude, Cynicism, Truth, Wisdom, Obstacle

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"Athletic competition clearly defines the unique power of our attitude."

"Athletic competition clearly defines the unique power of our attitude."

Bart Starr, American Athlete

Attitude, Power, Competition

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"Canadians tend to be a bit more religious than most Europeans - though not more than the Poles or Ukrainians. Most important, their attitude to immigration and ethnic minorities is more positive than that of most Europeans."

"Canadians tend to be a bit more religious than most Europeans - though not more than the Poles or Ukrainians. Most important, their attitude to immigration and ethnic minorities is more positive than that of most Europeans."

Timothy Garton Ash, British Author

Attitude, Positive, Religious

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"Hence, within the space of two generations there has been a complete revolution in the attitude of the trades-unions toward the women working in their trades."

"Hence, within the space of two generations there has been a complete revolution in the attitude of the trades-unions toward the women working in their trades."

Florence Kelley, American Activist

Attitude, Women, Revolution, Generations

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"Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the commitment?"

"Does anybody really think that they didn't get what they had because they didn't have the talent or the strength or the endurance or the commitment?"

Nelson Mandela, South African Statesman

Attitude, Talent, Strength, Commitment, Endurance

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"The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything."

"The only man who never makes a mistake is the man who never does anything."

Theodore Roosevelt, American President

Attitude, Mistake, Man

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"A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart."

"A lot of times I find that people who are blessed with the most talent don't ever develop that attitude, and the ones who aren't blessed in that way are the most competitive and have the biggest heart."

Tom Brady, American Athlete

Attitude, Talent, People, Heart

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"I also had a mistaken attitude towards certain comrades."

"I also had a mistaken attitude towards certain comrades."

Bela Kun, Hungarian Politician

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"There has been a change in attitude, though."

"There has been a change in attitude, though."

Daniel Petrie, Canadian Director

Attitude, Change

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"Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them."

"Men are disturbed not by things, but by the view which they take of them."

Epictetus, Greek Philosopher

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"If you eat something and get fat, you should be responsible for it. I think that is the attitude of the great majority of Americans, that you should be responsible for what you eat."

"If you eat something and get fat, you should be responsible for it. I think that is the attitude of the great majority of Americans, that you should be responsible for what you eat."

Vic Snyder, American Politician

Attitude, Americans, Majority

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"My first feeling about the paper and the attitude is that it is absurd."

"My first feeling about the paper and the attitude is that it is absurd."

Arthur Holly Compton, American Scientist

Attitude, Feeling, First

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"If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance."

"If there is anything that a man can do well, I say let him do it. Give him a chance."

Abraham Lincoln, American Politician

Attitude, Chance, Man, President

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"A man is usually more careful of his money than he is of his principles."

"A man is usually more careful of his money than he is of his principles."

Ralph Waldo Emerson, American Poet

Attitude, Money, Man, Principles

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"If a site is done with pleasure and a fun attitude, it's a great way to communicate with your fans."

"If a site is done with pleasure and a fun attitude, it's a great way to communicate with your fans."

Christopher Lambert, American Actor

Attitude, Fans, Fun, Pleasure

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"Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees."

"Certain thoughts are prayers. There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees."

Victor Hugo, French Author

Attitude, Soul, Thoughts, Body

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"Hitler and Mussolini were only the primary spokesmen for the attitude of domination and craving for power that are in the heart of almost everyone. Until the source is cleared, there will always be confusion and hate, wars and class antagonisms."

"Hitler and Mussolini were only the primary spokesmen for the attitude of domination and craving for power that are in the heart of almost everyone. Until the source is cleared, there will always be confusion and hate, wars and class antagonisms."

Jiddu Krishnamurti, Indian Philosopher

Attitude, Power, Heart, Class

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"To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing."

"To avoid criticism, do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing."

Elbert Hubbard, American Writer

Attitude, Criticism, Nothing

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"There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker; if sad, it must not scream or curse."

"There must be something solemn, serious, and tender about any attitude which we denominate religious. If glad, it must not grin or snicker; if sad, it must not scream or curse."

William James, American Philosopher

Attitude, Religious

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"I have been brought up and trained to have the utmost contempt for people who get drunk."

"I have been brought up and trained to have the utmost contempt for people who get drunk."

Winston Churchill, English Statesman

Attitude, People, Contempt

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"Do not hire a man who does your work for money, but him who does it for love of it."

"Do not hire a man who does your work for money, but him who does it for love of it."

Henry David Thoreau, American Author

Attitude, Love, Work, Money, Man

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"A pain stabbed my heart as it did every time I saw a girl I loved who was going the opposite direction in this too-big world."

"A pain stabbed my heart as it did every time I saw a girl I loved who was going the opposite direction in this too-big world."

Jack Kerouac, American Novelist

Attitude, Time, Heart, Direction, Pain

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"Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without asking a clear question."

"Charm is a way of getting the answer yes without asking a clear question."

Albert Camus, French Philosopher

Attitude, Charm, Question

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"We awaken in others the same attitude of mind we hold toward them."

"We awaken in others the same attitude of mind we hold toward them."

Elbert Hubbard, American Writer

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