A Quotes
Browse famous quotes beginning with A. This page is a child index of the full Popular Quotes A-Z directory.
“Ask what Infinity might produce and the only answer possible was, "Anything." Any good, any evil; any god, any devil.”
Source: Chapterhouse: Dune
“Ask what Time is, it is nothing else but something of eternal duration become finite, measurable and transitory.”
Source: An earnest and serious answer to Dr. Trapp's Discourse of the folly, sin, and danger of being righteous over-much. An appeal to all that doubt, or disbelieve the truths of the Gospels
“Ask what you can do for influencers, not what influencers can do for you - develop relationships!”
“Ask what's possible, not what's wrong. Keep asking.”
Source: Turning to One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope to the Future
“Ask who wants to live to be a hundred, and the answer is the person who is ninety-nine.”
Source: Off Stage
“Ask why? And you can get somewhere.”
“Ask with Confidence, listen with humility.”
Source: The Art of the Q
“Ask with urgency and passion.”
“Ask you to keep an eye on her, keep her safe, and you allow my child to be used in that!"
"Flatten your fur, Weiryn," replied the badger. "What makes you think I had a choice?"
"The Great Ones can find another instrument! Why didn't you tell them so?"
"I did tell them, you horn-headed idiot. They didn't listen. She didn't listen. If you have a complaint, you take it up with the Graveyard Hag.”
Source: Emperor Mage
“Ask you what provocation I have had? The strong antipathy of good to bad.”
“Ask your angel to console and assist you in your last moments.”
“Ask your child for information in a gentle, nonjudgmental way, with specific, clear questions. Instead of “How was your day?” try “What did you do in math class today?” Instead of “Do you like your teacher?” ask “What do you like about your teacher?” Or “What do you not like so much?” Let her take her time to answer. Try to avoid asking, in the overly bright voice of parents everywhere, “Did you have fun in school today?!” She’ll sense how important it is that the answer be yes.”
Source: Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
“Ask your child what he wants for dinner only if he's buying.”
“Ask your doctor if getting off your ass is right for you”
Source: The New New Rules: A Funny Look at How Everybody but Me Has Their Head Up Their Ass
“Ask your dream characters questions.
They know something you do not know.”
Source: The Oneironaut’s Diary
“Ask your father to convince you , not to go your way. You will win, i bet.”
“Ask your friends for help if you need it. Asking for help can be costly if you don't have friends.”
“Ask your friends how many stars will be in the U.S. flag in 50 years? And the reason why that's a reasonable question is because there has never been a President of the United States who's been buried under the same flag he was born under.”
“Ask your lover what flavor of topping is preferred; there are endless possibilities. Peach and fresh ginger. Mixed berry. Apple, cinnamon, clove. Cardamom and pear. Lemon plum.”
Source: The Ingredients of Us
“Ask your loyal customers for positive comments about your products and your service. Then post these testimonials where other customers and prospects can enjoy them.”
“Ask your neighbor only about things you know better yourself. Then his advice could prove valuable.”
Source: Half-truths & One-and-a-half Truths: Selected Aphorisms
“Ask your partner for acceptance, not obedience.”
Source: The Beauty of Conflict for Couples: Igniting Passion, Intimacy and Connection in your Relationship
“Ask yourself - Where do I want to be one year from today? Personal growth is a choice.”
“Ask yourself a question: Is my attitude worth catching?”
“Ask yourself a simple question. Do you want to keep playing, offence and defense included, for the rest of your life? Is this what you are marrying for? If answer is no, then stay away from Sporting Demons. If somehow the answer is yes or you, yourself, are a sporting demon then go ahead ... But don’t come complaining if the game goes too far or too crappier to handle.”
“Ask yourself always: am I harmoniously put together, am I appropriately clad for the deed at hand, and am I free of non-essentials?”
Source: Always in Vogue
“Ask yourself always: how can this be done better?”
“Ask yourself and become more aware—are you . . .
• Speaking poorly of others in judgment, gossip, and intolerance?
• Looking for, dwelling on, and obsessing over the negative?
• Being grumpy, negative, and infecting others with your bad attitude or victim mentality?”
Source: The Art of Body Language: 8 Ways to Optimize Non-Verbal Communication for Positive Impact
“ASK YOURSELF: Are you presenting yourself in the best of all lights, online and off, and demonstrating the dignity of good manners? Make sure of it! If not, it may come back to haunt you.”
Source: The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
“ASK YOURSELF: Are your facial expressions in alignment with your true personality? Are they working on your behalf to project the best impression possible?”
Source: The Art of Body Language: 8 Ways to Optimize Non-Verbal Communication for Positive Impact
“Ask yourself at least once a week: "Am I on the right track to achieve my goals at this time? Am I doing the right things that I need to be doing?”
“Ask yourself before making a decision; will this decision harm or help myself or others involved in the decision”
“Ask yourself constantly "Am I treating my fellow citizens as I treat my mum?"”
“Ask yourself constantly, "What is the right thing to do?" Behave toward everyone as if receiving a great guest.”
“ASK YOURSELF: Do you appear self-confident or unsure? Do you project a calm demeanor or scream instability? Do you come across as a leader or try to stay invisible? Do you walk with purpose and intention or doubt and trepidation? Do you look vibrant and energetic, or stressed out and overwhelmed?”
Source: The Art of Body Language: 8 Ways to Optimize Non-Verbal Communication for Positive Impact
“Ask yourself, do you really trust the people you're working with? Do you really know hat's going on? And if you don't… find out." - Peeta”
Source: Mockingjay
“ASK YOURSELF: Do you remember a gracious hostess, an engaging guest, or someone who worked the room like a honey bee in a flower garden? They would glide from one person to the next, spreading good will and cheer, being the glue that brought everyone together with ease.”
Source: The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
“Ask yourself, does this person make me feel good about myself? Do I feel safe, strong and free with this person? Those are the questions you need to ask....You have to be strong to truly be open.”
Source: I Left My Back Door Open: A Novel
“Ask yourself every couple of minutes, 'Can I go harder? Can I do more?' You've got so much power. Show me.”
“Ask yourself every day: Is my love alive, true, generous, and open? How can I bring love into action?”
“Ask yourself every morning, ‘how can I increase my service today?’”
“ASK YOURSELF: Have you found that being nice to some people is simply not effective? When might it be wise to throw down the gauntlet and get tough or confrontational?”
Source: The Art of Action: 8 Ways to Initiate & Activate Forward Momentum for Positive Impact
“ASK YOURSELF:
• Have you pondered a question and someone ironically shows up with the answers?
• Have you ever been thinking of a friend and within moments they mysteriously call or come by?
• How many times have you seen a meaningful relationship start because the right people were in the right place at the right time for the right opportunity?”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Ask yourself honestly, who do you wanna be and what are you willing to do to become that person?”
“ASK YOURSELF: How can you utilize active listening to provide sensational customer service? How will this help resolve complaints from unhappy customers?
• Give them your full attention and listen without interruption or defensiveness.
• Thank them for bringing the issue to your attention.
• Take their concerns seriously and share their sense of urgency to resolve the problem quickly.
• Ask questions and focus on what they are really saying.
• Listen to their words, tone of voice, body language, and most importantly, how they feel.
• Beware of making assumptions or rushing to conclusions before you hear their concern fully.
• Explain, guide, educate, assist, and do what’s necessary to help them reach the resolution.
• Treat them with respect and empathy.
When you do an amazing job of resolving an unhappy customer’s problem, you may end up impressing them more than if the problem had never occurred. You may have just earned their loyalty . . . forever!”
Source: The Art of Communication: 8 Ways to Confirm Clarity & Understanding for Positive Impact
“Ask yourself - How do I see myself as a leader? How do I use my personal mission and vision to create leadership focus? What does my mission or vision mean in the context of leading others? How many people are going to succeed in their endeavours, through my leadership influence? Do I expect of myself, what I expect of those who follow me? Or I have my own separate standards for the same principles I expect others to live by?”
Source: Making Success Deliberate
“ask yourself how many people you have met who grumbled at a thing as incurable, and how many who attacked it as curable? How many people we have heard abuse the British elementary schools, as they would abuse the British climate? How few have we met who realized that British education can be altered, but British weather cannot?...For a thousand that regret compulsory education, where is the hundred, or the ten, or the one, who would repeal compulsory education? …At the beginning of our epoch men talked with equal ease about Reform and Repeal. Now everybody talks about reform; nobody talks about repeal.”
Source: Eugenics and Other Evils : An Argument Against the Scientifically Organized State
“Ask yourself how many shots you would have saved if you always developed a strategy before you hit, always played within your capabilities, never lost you temper, and never got down on yourself.”
“Ask yourself...If I walk a tight rope,will I fall ,If I shake my balance of thought will it deter me and if I stay focused will I succeed?.~bns”
“Ask yourself if these Democrats still speak for you. When they say we have a duty to grow government even when we can't afford it, does it sound like compassion to you - or recklessness?”