D Quotes
Browse famous quotes beginning with D. This page is a child index of the full Popular Quotes A-Z directory.
“Don't demand or expect that events happen as you would wish them do. Accept events as they actually happen. That way, peace is possible.”
Source: The Art of Living: The Classical Mannual on Virtue, Happiness, and Effectiveness
“Don't denounce our pain as savage. What's savage is the cruel inhumanity and brutality of the police. Condemn that.”
“Don't deny the existence of a mountain in your life; deny its authority to stay, and refuse to allow it to stop the plan of God in your life.”
Source: The Ministry of Cheerfulness: How the Healing Power of Joy Can Change the World Around You
“Don't depend on a guy for your happiness. You have to live your own life and do your own thing. That's when good things come around - when you do your own thing and you're not worried about a man. It will happen in due time.”
“Don't depend on acting as your sole source of income. Work nights, so you can have your days off to attend auditions. Have something to fall back on. That's what my mother taught me, and it's critical in Hollywood.”
“Don't depend on death to liberate you from your imperfections. You are exactly the same after death as you were before. Nothing changes; you only give up the body. If you are a thief or a liar or a cheater before death, you don't become an angel merely by dying. If such were possible, then let us all go and jump in the ocean now and become angels at once! Whatever you have made of yourself thus far, so will you be hereafter. And when you reincarnate, you will bring that same nature with you. To change, you have to make the effort. This world is the place to do it.”
“Don't depend on governments or corporations to fix problems. Social revolutions are led by passionate individuals and that's what makes the difference.”
“Don't depend on other people as the source of your happiness or for approval.”
“Don't depend on other people to be responsible for you. Don't make yourself stressed out over nonsensical things like material things.”
“Don't depend on other people's encouragement. It's never enough and never when you need it.”
“Don't depend on others to give you strength....Find it within yourself”
“Don't depend on recent or current figures to forecast future prices; remember that many others knew them before you did”
“Don't depend on something that comes from outside. Outside things are never going to make you happy.”
Source: The Golden Present: Daily Inspirational Readings
“Don't depend too much on anyone.”
“Don't design your back yard from the outside looking in. Design from your window looking out.”
“Don't despair for story's future or turn curmudgeonly over the rise of video games or reality TV. The way we experience story will evolve, but as storytelling animals, we will no more give it up than start walking on all fours.”
“Don't despair too much if you see beautiful things destroyed, if you see them perish. Because the best things are always growing in secret.”
Source: Astonishing the Gods
“Don't despair, not even over the fact that you don't despair.”
Source: The Basic Kafka
“Don't despair: despair suggests you are in total control and know what is coming. You don't - surrender to events with hope.”
“Don't destroy yourself by allowing negative people add gibberish and debris to your character, reputation, and aspirations. Keep all dreams alive but discreet, so that those with unhealthy tongues won't have any other option than to infest themselves with their own diseases.”
“Don't diddle the dose. Once you have done your homework, go for it.”
“Don't die before your dead! Don't let anything stand in your way of God's appointed purpose for your life.”
“Don't die for the country! Don't die for the love! Don't die for anything! Always choose life! Under every circumstance this is your real duty in life!”
“Don't die like I did.”
“Don't die on me," she ordered. "You are not dying on me." "Yes, ma'am." He felt light-headed, but she was about the most beautiful thing he'd ever seen. Her hair was smoldering. Her face was smudged with soot. She had a cut on her arm, her dress was torn, and she was missing a boot. Beautiful.”
“Don't die on me," she whispered when the clock struck midnight and he still had not moved. "It's only a little shoulder wound. Goddess, George-don't die on me." His eyes flickered open and he smiled. "I didn't know you cared," he whispered. "And why insult me? I won't die for a wee nick like this; I've had worse in my day." Alanna wiped her wet cheeks. "Of course I care, you unprincipled pickpocket!" she whispered. "Of course I care.”
Source: In the Hand of the Goddess
“Don't die to see me, live to love me.”
“Don't die until you're dead.”
“Don't die with a bottle of champagne in your fridge.”
“Don't die with your music (stories/talents) still inside you. Listen to your intuitive inner voice and find what passion stirs your soul.”
“Don't die with your music still in you. Don't die with your purpose unfulfilled. Don't die feeling as if your life has been wrong. Don't let that happen to you.”
“Don't die with your music still inside.”
“Don't die without embracing the daring adventure your life is meant to be.”
Source: Personal Development for Smart People
“Don't die. Don't die! You don't have to win. You don't have to keep trying! Just don't get hurt anymore, please!”
“Don't differentiate between 'This is a job' and 'This is what I'm doing for fun.' It's all simultaneous.”
“Don't diminish yourself in any way. Dare to be all that you are.”
“Don't dip your beard in the foam, Father!" They cried to Thorin. "It is long enough without watering it!”
Source: The Hobbit
“Don't disarrange my circles!”
“Don't discount the power of your words. The thought that they might cause unnecessary hurt or discomfort should inform every conversation.”
Source: Choosing Civility: The Twenty-five Rules of Considerate Conduct
“Don't discount yourself, no matter what you're doing.”
“Don't discount yourself, no matter what you're doing. Everyone has a unique perspective that they can bring to the world.”
“Don't discuss your dreams. Pursue them!”
“Don't discuss yourself, for you are bound to lose; if you belittle yourself, you are believed; if you praise yourself, you are disbelieved.”
“Don't dismiss the heart, even if it's filled with sorrow. God's treasures are buried in broken hearts.”
“Don't disparage America's military.”
“Don't disrespect the sword marshmallow.”
Source: The Sisters Grimm: Book Seven: The Everafter War
“Don't diss me, Danvers. I'm warning you.""I'm not dissing you," Claire sighed. "I'm ignoring you. There's a difference. Dissing you implies I think you're actually important”
Source: Ghost Town: The Morganville Vampires
“Don't dissipate your powers; strive to concentrate them. Genius thinks it can do whatever it sees others doing, but it will surely repent of every ill-judged outlay.”
“Don't disturb complicated systems that have been around for a very long time. We don't understand their logic. Don't pollute the planet. Leave it the way we found it, regardless of scientific 'evidence'.”
“Don't divide the world into "them" and "us."”
Source: The World According to Rummy