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Vision Quotes

"I should have considered it wrong to have finished the Frieze before the room for its accommodation and the funds for its completion were available."

"I should have considered it wrong to have finished the Frieze before the room for its accommodation and the funds for its completion were available."

Edvard Munch, Norwegian Artist

Vision, Completion, Wrong

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"We all live in a free Poland, and there would be no free Poland without you, Twenty-five years ago, I did not stand on the same side together with you, but today I have no doubts that it was your vision of Poland which led us in the right direction."

"We all live in a free Poland, and there would be no free Poland without you, Twenty-five years ago, I did not stand on the same side together with you, but today I have no doubts that it was your vision of Poland which led us in the right direction."

Aleksander Kwasniewski, Polish Politician

Vision, Direction, Right, Today

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"We expect President Bush to implement his own vision of a two-state solution, the birth of the Palestinian State and the ending of the occupation that started in 1967."

"We expect President Bush to implement his own vision of a two-state solution, the birth of the Palestinian State and the ending of the occupation that started in 1967."

Mahmoud Abbas, Palestinian Statesman

Vision, Ending, Occupation, President

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"Your neighbor's vision is as true for him as your own vision is true for you."

"Your neighbor's vision is as true for him as your own vision is true for you."

Miguel de Unamuno, Spanish Educator

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"An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision."

"An artist is not paid for his labor but for his vision."

James Whistler, American Artist

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"Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision."

"Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision."

Stevie Wonder, American Musician

Vision, Eyes, Man

35

"First and foremost - our vision for a united and peaceful Georgia is based on respect for the desire - and respect for the right - to South Ossetian autonomy."

"First and foremost - our vision for a united and peaceful Georgia is based on respect for the desire - and respect for the right - to South Ossetian autonomy."

Mikhail Saakashvili, Georgian Statesman

Vision, Desire, First, Respect

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"The best vision is insight."

"The best vision is insight."

Malcolm Forbes, American Publisher

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"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it."

"The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it."

Thucydides, Greek Historian

Vision, Danger, Glory

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"A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more."

"A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more."

Rosabeth Moss Kanter, American Businessman

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"All your losses will be made up to you in the resurrection, provided you continue faithful. By the vision of the Almighty I have seen it."

"All your losses will be made up to you in the resurrection, provided you continue faithful. By the vision of the Almighty I have seen it."

Joseph Smith, Jr., American Clergyman

Vision, Will, Joseph Smith, Jr.

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"In the works of man, everything is as poor as its author; vision is confined, means are limited, scope is restricted, movements are labored, and results are humdrum."

"In the works of man, everything is as poor as its author; vision is confined, means are limited, scope is restricted, movements are labored, and results are humdrum."

Joseph de Maistre, French Diplomat

Vision, Man, Poor, Results

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"Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision."

"Surrealism is destructive, but it destroys only what it considers to be shackles limiting our vision."

Salvador Dali, Spanish Artist

Vision, Surrealism

26

"They consider me to have sharp and penetrating vision because I see them through the mesh of a sieve."

"They consider me to have sharp and penetrating vision because I see them through the mesh of a sieve."

Kahlil Gibran, Lebanese Philosopher

Vision, Poet, Khalil Gibran

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"So yeah, a good director will be able to listen and hear everything, but have a confident vision of his own that he can say, 'oh yeah - that's a great point.' And you never know; often you can help far more than you think you can, because there's so much more that he's juggling than an actor."

"So yeah, a good director will be able to listen and hear everything, but have a confident vision of his own that he can say, 'oh yeah - that's a great point.' And you never know; often you can help far more than you think you can, because there's so much more that he's juggling than an actor."

Christian Bale, Welsh Actor

Vision, Help, Will

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"Give to us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything."

"Give to us clear vision that we may know where to stand and what to stand for - because unless we stand for something, we shall fall for anything."

Peter Marshall, Scottish Clergyman

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"The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking."

"The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion, when nobody else is looking."

Mia Hamm, American Athlete

Vision, Exhaustion

24

"I have some strategical vision, I could calculate some few moves ahead and I have an intellect that is badly missed in the country which is run by generals and colonels."

"I have some strategical vision, I could calculate some few moves ahead and I have an intellect that is badly missed in the country which is run by generals and colonels."

Garry Kasparov, Azerbaijani Celebrity

Vision, Country, Intellect

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"A great movie evolves when everybody has the same vision in their heads."

"A great movie evolves when everybody has the same vision in their heads."

Alan Parker, British Director

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"Every person takes the limits of their own field of vision for the limits of the world."

"Every person takes the limits of their own field of vision for the limits of the world."

Arthur Schopenhauer, German Philosopher

Vision, Limits, World

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"I think Pedro understands the universe, the same vision I have, about relationships anyhow."

"I think Pedro understands the universe, the same vision I have, about relationships anyhow."

Sonia Braga, Brazilian Actress

Vision, Relationships, Universe

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"Capital isn't scarce; vision is."

"Capital isn't scarce; vision is."

Sam Walton, American Businessman

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"You need a very, exceptionally clear vision. And to me, a vision is something that you can say in one sentence. The fewer the words the better."

"You need a very, exceptionally clear vision. And to me, a vision is something that you can say in one sentence. The fewer the words the better."

Ron Johnson, Canadian Politician

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"Strategic planning is worthless - unless there is first a strategic vision."

"Strategic planning is worthless - unless there is first a strategic vision."

John Naisbitt, American Businessman

Vision, First, Planning

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"A campaign is about defining who you are - your vision and your opponent's vision."

"A campaign is about defining who you are - your vision and your opponent's vision."

Donna Brazile, American Politician

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"I think our vision heretofore has been and should continue to be to have Cardozo be the kind of law school that we can be proud of. I would like to see it gain recognition as one of the three best law schools in New York City."

"I think our vision heretofore has been and should continue to be to have Cardozo be the kind of law school that we can be proud of. I would like to see it gain recognition as one of the three best law schools in New York City."

Norman Lamm, American Educator

Vision, Gain, Law, School

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"To enhance and expand your vision, get an education."

"To enhance and expand your vision, get an education."

Debasish Mridha, American Author

Vision, Education, Growth, Knowledge

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"If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever."

"If you want a vision of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face - forever."

George Orwell, British Author

Vision, Future, Want

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"Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision."

"Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision."

Henry A. Kissinger, American Statesman

Vision, Alchemy, Leaders

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"There are actually very few US politicians who have integrity and vision."

"There are actually very few US politicians who have integrity and vision."

David Korten, American Activist

Vision, Integrity, Politicians

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"Nothing is so easy to fake as the inner vision."

"Nothing is so easy to fake as the inner vision."

Robertson Davies, Canadian Novelist

Vision, Nothing

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"But I think I have done right to save the vision in this way, even though I may die sooner because I did it; for I know the meaning of the vision is wise and beautiful and good; and you can see that I am only a pitiful old man after all."

"But I think I have done right to save the vision in this way, even though I may die sooner because I did it; for I know the meaning of the vision is wise and beautiful and good; and you can see that I am only a pitiful old man after all."

Black Elk, American Leader

Vision, Man, May, Meaning

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"Bertelsmann understood our vision when they first invested in us... They still believe in that vision."

"Bertelsmann understood our vision when they first invested in us... They still believe in that vision."

Shawn Fanning, American Businessman

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"Kubrick's vision seemed to be that humans are doomed, whereas Clarke's is that humans are moving on to a better stage of evolution."

"Kubrick's vision seemed to be that humans are doomed, whereas Clarke's is that humans are moving on to a better stage of evolution."

Marvin Minsky, American Scientist

Vision, Evolution

18

"Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world."

"Every man takes the limits of his own field of vision for the limits of the world."

Arthur Schopenhauer, German Philosopher

Vision, Limits, Man, World

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"After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well as in appreciation what living in freedom means - and that if we stand together, we can accomplish anything."

"After the tragedy, New Yorkers are more united than ever in their vision, as well as in appreciation what living in freedom means - and that if we stand together, we can accomplish anything."

George Pataki, American Politician

Vision, Appreciation, Freedom, Living

18

"If you have a vision, do something with it."

"If you have a vision, do something with it."

Anthony J. D'Angelo, American Author

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"When my vision is numbed by apathy and narrowed by mediocrity, I can stand in the presence of great things and fail to see even the smallest of things."

"When my vision is numbed by apathy and narrowed by mediocrity, I can stand in the presence of great things and fail to see even the smallest of things."

Craig D. Lounsbrough, American Author

Vision, Truth, Wisdom, Life

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"For me it's all about personal vision; is there something about a subject that uniquely speaks to me."

"For me it's all about personal vision; is there something about a subject that uniquely speaks to me."

Leonard Nimoy, American Actor

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"You sound like a man with a vision. Care to pass that bong over this way?"

"You sound like a man with a vision. Care to pass that bong over this way?"

Paul Vixie, American Writer

Vision, Care, Man, Sound

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"When I put my nose in a glass, it's like tunnel vision. I move into another world, where everything around me is just gone, and every bit of mental energy is focused on that wine."

"When I put my nose in a glass, it's like tunnel vision. I move into another world, where everything around me is just gone, and every bit of mental energy is focused on that wine."

Robert M. Parker, Jr., American Critic

Vision, Energy, Wine, World

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"This Administration has led us into an area without vision. Bush has no clear understanding of what is being asked of the citizens, and the military is under his direction."

"This Administration has led us into an area without vision. Bush has no clear understanding of what is being asked of the citizens, and the military is under his direction."

Martin Sheen, American Actor

Vision, Being, Direction, Military

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"The future is wider than vision, and has no end."

"The future is wider than vision, and has no end."

Donald G. Mitchell, American Essayist

Vision, End, Future

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"In choosing any role, I ask the same questions: what kind of part is it? is the role challenging? does the director have a vision? is the story moving? etc."

"In choosing any role, I ask the same questions: what kind of part is it? is the role challenging? does the director have a vision? is the story moving? etc."

Lukas Haas, American Actor

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"Simultaneity in light is harmony, the rhythm of colors which creates the Vision of Man."

"Simultaneity in light is harmony, the rhythm of colors which creates the Vision of Man."

Robert Delaunay, French Artist

Vision, Colors, Harmony, Light

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"That vision of a common culture is now simply a remote wistfulness."

"That vision of a common culture is now simply a remote wistfulness."

Dennis Potter, British Dramatist

Vision, Culture, Now

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"I think the only choice that will enable us to hold to our vision... is one that abandons the concept of naming enemies and adopts a concept familiar to the nonviolent tradition: naming behavior that is oppressive."

"I think the only choice that will enable us to hold to our vision... is one that abandons the concept of naming enemies and adopts a concept familiar to the nonviolent tradition: naming behavior that is oppressive."

Barbara Deming, American Author

Vision, Behavior, Choice, Enemies

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"Every vision has its own rainbow, The day you realise your vision you'll see your rainbow."

"Every vision has its own rainbow, The day you realise your vision you'll see your rainbow."

Vikrmn, Indian Author

Vision, Goal, Life, Hope

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"I was probably 35 when I wrote the first story. The voice is kind of a mix in that it has a young voice, but it's also someone who's looking back. I like that kind of double vision."

"I was probably 35 when I wrote the first story. The voice is kind of a mix in that it has a young voice, but it's also someone who's looking back. I like that kind of double vision."

Denis Johnson, German Writer

Vision, First, Voice

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"What's important for me is to communicate the vision that I have in sound with the audience that's hearing it."

"What's important for me is to communicate the vision that I have in sound with the audience that's hearing it."

John Eaton, American Politician

Vision, Hearing, Sound

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