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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

115

"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

59

"The best vision is insight."

"The best vision is insight."

Malcolm Forbes, American Publisher

59

"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

59

"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

56

"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

56

"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

54

"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

52

"Many of us in Congress have been calling on the Administration to articulate a bold mission for NASA. It seems that the President is answering that call. I wholeheartedly support his vision for going back to the moon, and from there to worlds beyond."

"Many of us in Congress have been calling on the Administration to articulate a bold mission for NASA. It seems that the President is answering that call. I wholeheartedly support his vision for going back to the moon, and from there to worlds beyond."

Sheila Jackson Lee, American Politician

Vision, Congress, Mission, Moon

51

"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

50

"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

50

"Capital isn't scarce; vision is."

"Capital isn't scarce; vision is."

Sam Walton, American Businessman

49

"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

49

"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

49

"All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days nor in the life of this administration nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet."

"All this will not be finished in the first one hundred days. Nor will it be finished in the first one thousand days nor in the life of this administration nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet."

John F. Kennedy, American President

Vision, Hope, Future, Progress

48

"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

48

"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

45

"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

44

"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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"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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"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

43

"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

43

"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

43

"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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"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

42

"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

41

"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

41

"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

40

"Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision."

"Leaders must invoke an alchemy of great vision."

Henry A. Kissinger, American Statesman

Vision, Alchemy, Leaders

40

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

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

Anthony J. D'Angelo, American Author

40

"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

40

"Initially with The Butcher Boy, there was this kid growing up in this strange, weird environment that I remember from when I was a kid. And Patrick's vision was so complete there."

"Initially with The Butcher Boy, there was this kid growing up in this strange, weird environment that I remember from when I was a kid. And Patrick's vision was so complete there."

Neil Jordan, Irish Director

Vision, Environment, Growingup

39

"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

38

"There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment. This kind of photography is realism. But realism is not enough - there has to be vision, and the two together can make a good photograph."

"There is one thing the photograph must contain, the humanity of the moment. This kind of photography is realism. But realism is not enough - there has to be vision, and the two together can make a good photograph."

Robert Frank, Swiss Photographer

Vision, Humanity, Photography, Realism

38

"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

38

"Florida is a place of unparalleled diversity of backgrounds, experiences and vision. It makes our culture unique, but it can also make it difficult to define a common identity and create a sense of community that reaches beyond our neighborhoods to all corners of our state."

"Florida is a place of unparalleled diversity of backgrounds, experiences and vision. It makes our culture unique, but it can also make it difficult to define a common identity and create a sense of community that reaches beyond our neighborhoods to all corners of our state."

Jeb Bush, American Politician

Vision, Community, Culture, Diversity

37

"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

37

"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

36

"I think Democrats often hold the unconstrained vision, and Republicans focus more on the Rule of Law."

"I think Democrats often hold the unconstrained vision, and Republicans focus more on the Rule of Law."

John Fund, American Journalist

Vision, Democrats, Focus, Law

36

"Al Gore clearly has the vision... it's a much better vision than that of George W. Bush."

"Al Gore clearly has the vision... it's a much better vision than that of George W. Bush."

Bill Bradley, American Politician

35

"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

35

"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

35

"Everything about filmmaking tries to distract you from that first fine rapturous vision you have of the film."

"Everything about filmmaking tries to distract you from that first fine rapturous vision you have of the film."

Ted Kotcheff, Canadian Director

Vision, Film, First

35

"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

35

"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

35

"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

34

"It seems some have chosen to ignore or have simply forgotten the big-picture vision promoted by Dr. King and his kin."

"It seems some have chosen to ignore or have simply forgotten the big-picture vision promoted by Dr. King and his kin."

Al Sharpton, American Politician

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