D Quotes
Browse famous quotes beginning with D. This page is a child index of the full Popular Quotes A-Z directory.
“Don't ask what the work is. Rather, see what the work does.”
“Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive and go do it. Because what the world needs is more people who have come alive”
“Don't ask where the rest of this book is!" It is a shrill cry that comes from an undefined spot among the shelves. "All books continue in the beyond.”
“Don't ask whether it is going to be easy. Ask whether it is worth it.”
“Don't ask whether it is right or wrong. Instead try to find out what is going on.”
“Don't ask who said it? Ask what they said.”
“Don't ask why the patient is the way he is, ask for what he would change.”
“Don't ask your customers what they want. This rule is based on the view that they probably don't know. You have to fully understand them, the context for their needs and their major dissatisfactions.”
“Don't ask your readers to admire your words when you want them to believe your story.”
Source: Twice Seven: Stories
“Don't ask yourself what you did wrong; ask yourself what you did right.”
“Don't aspire to make a living, aspire to make a difference.”
“Don't associate me with comedy. And please don't say actress. I would never call myself any of those things. I hate it when people call me that.”
“Don't associate yourself with toxic people. It's better to be alone and love yourself than surrounded by people that make you hate yourself.”
“Don't assume a door is closed; push on it. Don't assume if it was closed yesterday that it is closed today. Don't ever stop learning and improving your mind. If you do, you're going to be left behind.”
“Don't assume a parable narrates something that actually happened. Recognize that apocalyptic is filled with symbols. Expect a lot of metaphors in poetry. Don't treat a proverb as an exception-less absolute.”
“Don't assume I'm dumb because I wear a suit and tie.”
Source: Mamet Plays: 2: Reunion; Dark Pony; A Life in the Theatre; The Woods; Lakeboat; Edmond
“Don't assume that a species is intelligent because it produces intelligent individuals.”
“Don't assume that God will always work in your life the way He always has. A sunset is proof that God colors outside the lines. He has no status quo. Even the laws of nature are His to interrupt. As many times as you've prayed before, today may be the day when God sends the answer so swiftly-so divinely-that you're windburned.”
“Don't assume that money, shelter and creature comforts are enough to demonstrate your love. Nothing can replace your presence, your hug, your smile, your touch - you!”
“Don't assume that the way that one searches and researches is the same from one era to another - it isn't. In the 19th century, most research was done by amateurs: either individuals who were rich or individuals who had a day job. In the 20th century, most researchers worked at universities or think tanks and received money from the government or from foundations to pursue their work. In our time, the sources of support and the locations for research may be quite different.”
“Don't assume that what we currently think is out there is the full story. Go after the dark matter, in whatever field you choose to explore.”
“Don't assume that your personal moral compass, however admirable it may be, will always give you the right answer to complicated questions that require in-depth analysis.”
“Don't assume the world evolved in the order in which you discovered it.”
“Don't assume there is only one way. Don't assume that mistakes are a bad thing. Don't think for one minute that everyone agrees with what 'good' is.”
“Don't assume you have to be extraordinary to be used by God. You don't have to have exceptional gifts, talents, abilities, or connections. God specializes in using ordinary people whose limitations and weaknesses make them ideal showcases for His greatness and glory.”
“Don't assume your child is weak. If you, the parent, assume that they can't take anymore, what kind of signal are you sending them?”
“Don't assume, ask. Be kind. Tell the truth. Don't say anything you can't stand behind fully. Have integrity. Tell people how you feel.”
“Don't assume, because you are intelligent, able, and well-motivated, that you are open to communication, that you know how to listen.”
“Don't attach yourself to anyone who shows you the least bit of attention because you're lonely. Lonliness is the human condition. No one is ever going to fill that space. The best thing you can do it know yourself... know what you want.”
“Don't attempt to reform man. An adequately organized environment will permit humanity's original, innate capabilities to become successful.”
“Don't attribute mishaps to a lapse in concentration - if you missed the note you don't know it.”
“Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.”
“Don't automatically obey Presidential directives if you disagree or if you suspect he hasn't considered key aspects of the issue.”
Source: Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001
“Don't avoid eye contact and don't be late”
“Don't avoid the cliches - they are cliches because they work!”
“Don't back off on traditional values. It's important to show respect and tolerance for others, but they must show the same respect for your values. Tolerance is a two-way street.”
“Don't badger people without children into admitting the secret desire for children you're sure they have to you! Don't badger anyone! Leave the badgering to the badgers.”
“Don't bail; the best pieces of gold are at the bottom of the barrel of crap.”
“Don't bait your breath. That's bad for your health.”
“Don't be 'a writer'. Be writing.”
“Don't be 'consistent,' but be simply true.”
Source: The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes: V5 & V6
“Don't be 'practical' in politics. To be practical in that sense means that you have schooled yourself to think along the lines, and in the grooves that those who rob you would desire you to think.”
“Don't be (dis.grun.tled), disgruntled that someone else is more successful than you are. Let their success motivate you to become successful.”
“Don't be a baby about this. No tantrums.”
Source: Eclipse
“Don't be a blueprint. Be an original.”
“Don't be a bottleneck. If a matter is not a decision for the President or you, delegate it. Force responsibility down and out. Find problem areas, add structure and delegate. The pressure is to do the reverse. Resist it.”
Source: Public Statements of Donald H. Rumsfeld, Secretary of Defense, 2001
“Don't be a complainer; make things better, let it go, or take action to make it better.”
“Don't be a damned ammunition wagon. Be a rifle!”
Source: On becoming a person: a therapist's view of psychotherapy
“Don't be a drag. Just be a queen.”
“Don't be a fool for the Devil, darling.”
Source: The Vampire Chronicles Collection: Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat, The Queen of the Damned