N Quotes
Browse famous quotes beginning with N. This page is a child index of the full Popular Quotes A-Z directory.
“Never ask for permission to smile.”
Source: The Social Justice Advocate's Handbook: A Guide to Gender
“Never ask for permission, beg for forgiveness.”
“Never ask for someone's thoughts on autism unless you are prepared to hear a story that doesn't resemble your own.”
“Never ask for whom the belles toil- we toil at our toilette for the approval and admiration of our husbands and the general appreciation of men with whom we work or meet in other outside situations.”
Source: Wife Dressing: The Fine Art of Being a Well-Dressed Wife
“Never ask God to provide for you what you can provide for yourself. Get up and go get it because God will only provide what you can't.”
“Never ask, "Oh, why were things so much better in the old days?" It's not an intelligent question.”
“Never ask people about your work.”
“Never ask people. Not about your work. Don't you know what you want? How can you stand it, not to know?”
Source: Ayn Rand Reader
“Never ask questions with conditions attached, truth doesn't come with conditions applied, conditions don't come with truth applied.”
Source: Hazrat-e Humanity: The Uncultured Polyglot
“Never ask questions you don't want the answer to.”
“Never ask questions you don’t want the answers to!”
Source: IF TOMORROW COMES
“Never ask the Gods for life set free from grief, but ask for courage that endureth long.”
“Never Ask (The Sonnet)
Never ask a poet,
Why they write what they write.
If they knew why they write,
No poetry will have any light.
Never ask a painter,
Why they paint what they paint.
If they knew why they paint,
All paint will turn bleak and faint.
Never ask a scientist,
Why they are curious the way they are.
If they knew the reason for their curiosity,
There wouldn't be any science, nor uplift's desire.
The drive for expression takes a million shapes,
When all combine without condescension we'll see God's face.”
Source: Bulldozer on Duty
“Never ask what sort of computer a guy drives. If he's a Mac user, he'll tell you. If not, why embarrass him?”
“Never ask what the world has given you, ask what you can give the world.”
Source: Every Generation Needs Caretakers: The Gospel of Patriotism
“Never ask while you are doing it if what you are doing is fun. Don't introduce even your most reliably witty acquaintance as someone who will set the table on a roar.”
Source: Hitch 22: A Memoir
“Never ask who's right. Start out by asking what is right. And you find that out by listening to dissenting, disagreeing opinions.”
“Never ask your wife if she still hears from her old pimp.”
“Never ask, "What reason do I have to be happy?" Instead ask, "To what purpose can I attach my happiness?”
“Never ask, "Who is my real friend?" Ask, "Am I a real friend to somebody?" That is the right question. Always be concerned with yourself.”
“Never asking a direct question, even though the other person can guess what it is you want to know.”
“Never assume but ask questions.”
“Never assume greatness is for someone else. Imagine every day that you too can do great things. Have the courage to take the challenge, make the mistakes, and move forward.”
“Never assume people's motives. It's the easiest way to find yourself upset over nothing or misjudging people”
“Never assume someone is smarter than you.”
“Never assume that all is well when it comes to your savings or loans. Get a printout to ensure you know exactly what is happening.”
Source: Money Moves That Matter: Simple Steps to Become Debt Free
“Never assume that another person knows what you know or thinks what you think. We are all unique.”
“Never assume that because you cannot see the answer, there is no answer. There is. Give it prayer. Give it faith. Give it patience. Give it time. You will have your answer eventually.”
Source: Being Bold: Quotes, Poetry, & Motivations for Every Day of the Year
“Never assume that darkness eliminates anything other than our ability to see the opportunities that still have our name on them.”
“Never assume that habitual silence means ability in reserve.”
“Never assume that others have understood exactly what you mean.”
Source: Life Is Simply A Game
“Never assume that people in positions of responsibility are behaving responsibly.”
“Never assume that simply having a gun makes you a marksman. You are no more armed because you are wearing a pistol than you are a musician because you own a guitar.”
Source: Principles of Personal Defense: Revised Edition
“Never assume that the guy understands that you and he have a relationship.”
Source: Dave Barry's Complete Guide to Guys
“Never assume that the person you are dealing with is weaker or less important than you are. Some people are slow to take offense, which may make you misjudge the thickness of their skin, and fail to worry about insulting them. But should you offend their honor and their pride, they will overwhelm you with a violence that seems sudden and extreme given their slowness to anger. If you want to turn people down, it is best to do so politely and respectfully, even if you feel their request is impudent or their offer ridiculous.”
Source: The 48 Laws Of Power
“Never assume that what you know is all there is to know.”
“Never assume that you can make it alone. You need the help of the Lord. Never hesitate to get on your knees in some private place and speak with Him.”
“Never assume that you have attained truth. Don't make any claim to knowledge. Form no conclusion or evaluation concerning truth. The minute you do, your downfall is assured. Whenever you imagine you know something, you cease being open to the living exploration. You have closed a door and cut off the oxygen to the breathing truth.”
“Never assume that you know best. For if you believe that you ‘know best,’ it’s because you know neither.”
“Never assume that you're stuck with the way things are. Life changes, and so can you.”
“Never assume the long term biological toxicity of your workplace has been characterized, as it probably has not.”
“Never assume the obvious is true.”
“Never assume the other fellow will not do something you wouldn't do.”
“Never assume the other guy will never do something you would never do.”
“Never assume you are alone, because you never truly are. Only when your life has surely ended and your loved ones have forgotten you is when you are gone. Gone from this world and the next.
Sleep is when you are most vulnerable. It’s a sanctuary and a curse; how you perceive it is up to you.”
Source: Essence
“Never assume you know it all. Ask questions.”
Source: Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
“Never assume you know what your customers value or that their preferences will remain static.”
Source: Inside Your Customer's Imagination: 5 Secrets for Creating Breakthrough Products, Services, and Solutions
“Never assume you know where someone else is coming from.”
“Never assume you understand. Ask the questions.”
“Never assume you've got a copious time- You haven't.”