W Quotes
Browse famous quotes beginning with W. This page is a child index of the full Popular Quotes A-Z directory.
“When companies start out, they figure out a better way to do something, and they're very relevant.”
“When companies try to guess what consumers want, they essentially make the choice for consumers.”
“When company comes, you must walk the fine line between obvious rudeness and actually making the intruders feel welcome. Sniff the guests' feet, but don't rub up against them. Jump on their laps, but don't stay to be petted. Stick around long enough to hear them say how beautiful you are, but not long enough to let on that you care what they think.
The only exception to these rules is when the visitor is a confirmed cat-hater. That's when you need to pull out all the stops—purr, rub, cling and cuddle, until the offending human sneezes and departs abruptly.”
Source: Cat Talk A Lighthearted Look at Living with Cats
“When compared side by side, my days can barely be distinguished from one another. The only difference is what I do after work and with whom I do it.”
Source: Outside In
“When compared to the European Union, I find America to be like a third world country.”
“When compared to the fact that he might very well be dead by this time tomorrow, whether he was courageous or not today was pointless, empty. When compared to the fact that he might be dead tomorrow, everything was pointless. It just didn't make any difference. It was pointless to the tree, it was pointless to every man in his outfit, pointless to everybody in the whole world. Who cared? It was not pointless only to him; and when he was dead, when he ceased to exist, it would be pointless to him too. More important: Not only would it be pointless, it would have been pointless all along.
This was an obscure and rather difficult point to grasp. Understanding of it kept slipping in and out on the edges of his mind. It flickered, changing its time sense and tenses. At those moments when he understood it, it left him with a very hollow feeling.”
Source: The Thin Red Line
“When compared with what I have in mind for it, your property is blighted, dangerous, deteriorated, infectious, unhealthy, substandard, crime-infested, and irreparable. Once I have proven that, I will move in, and you will be moved away. You must leave so I can thrive.”
Source: Macom Farm
“When comparing human memory and computer memory it is clear that the human version has two distinct disadvantages. Firstly, as indeed I have experienced myself, due to ageing, human memory can exhibit very poor short term recall.”
“When comparing works of art, it is important that the art itself, and not the artists, be considered.”
“When Compasia took pity on me, she reached down into the Underworld, touched the shoulder of Moritas, and asked her forgiveness. Then Compasia took my sister in her arms and placed her in the sky, where she, too, turned to stardust.
Magiano looks at me, his eyes wide. It seems as if he already, somehow, understands.
“My goddess made me a promise,” I whisper.
Only now do I realize that I have never seen him cry before.
In the stories, Compasia and her human lover would descend each night from the stars to walk the mortal world, before vanishing with the dawn. So, together, we stare at the sky, waiting.”
Source: The Midnight Star
“When compassion for the common man was born on Christmas Day, with it was born new hope among the multitudes. They feel a great, ever-rising determination to lift themselves and their children our of hunger and disease and misery, up to a higher level. Jesus started a fire upon the earth, and it is burning hot today, the fire of a new hope in the hearts of the hungry multitudes.”
Source: The world is learning compassion
“When compassion wakes up in us, we find ourselves more willing to become vulnerable, to take the risk of entering the pain of others.”
“When compiling his great dictionary, the young Noah Webster travels to the Himalayas, where he climbs to the cave of the world's wises man. 'O, great sage,' he says, 'tell me the meaning of life.' The sage sits Noah at his feet and, with great solemnity, commences to unfold the meaning of life. When finished, he places a hand on the young man's shoulder and says, 'Do you have any other questions, my son?' Noah flips a page in his notebook and says, 'You wouldn't know the meaning of lift, would you?'”
“When complaints are freely heard, deeply considered and speedily reformed, then is the utmost bound of civil liberty attained that wise men look for.”
“When completed, Disney's California Adventure will feel more immersive and richer. It will have more heart.”
“When completed, the budget must provide the services we have promised to our constituents.”
“When compliance falls silent,
the Company Secretary goes sleepless —
because upholding the law is priceless.”
“When complicated characters aren't well drawn, they're boring.”
“When composing a verse let there not be a hair's breath separating your mind from what you write; composition of a poem must be done in an instant, like a woodcutter felling a huge tree or a swordsman leaping at a dangerous enemy.”
“When composing music, I just start spilling things out and then wait until they take form, you know what I mean, until I see like a common thread or something.”
“When composition is good, you don’t really notice it, but you definitely notice when compositional elements are ignored. An artwork will seem unsuccessful or ‘wrong’ to you, even if you don’t know why.”
Source: The Tattoo Textbook: Escape the Grind, Do What You Love, and Launch Your Kick-Ass Tattoo Career
“When comprehending how different people truly are, you also comprehend the absolute necessity of some divine authority.”
Source: Killosophy
“When compulsions make you keep doing something against your will, don’t be frustrated with others. Just observe the helplessness of your own physical self and ultimately detach from it.”
“When computers (people) are networked, their power multiplies geometrically. Not only can people share all that information inside their machines, but they can reach out and instantly tap the power of other machines (people), essentially making the entire network their computer.”
“When conducting an investigation, it’s important to establish a connection with the individual in question, since knowing their common routines and the behaviors related to those routines will offer more insight when determining their baseline. This way, your analysis will be able to pick up normal nonverbal cues and any particular deviation from those established parameters.
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“When conducting research, always formulate a strong hypothesis, create an organized methodology and develop a pragmatic solution. If you follow these strategies, your research theory can maximize benefits and minimize costs for targeted audiences in real life settings.”
“When confessing our sins, we can follow David's example by appealing to God's mercy and lovingkindness. By acknowledging our sins and seeking renewal, we can experience forgiveness and restoration. Praying for God's purposes and resolving to offer grateful service helps shift our focus from self to God's will. David's prayers demonstrate a path to forgiveness and joy, showing us how to seek God's mercy and guidance. As we pray like David, we can expect to experience not only forgiveness but also the joy that comes with it. By seeking God's forgiveness and restoration, we can find peace and happiness in His presence.”
“When confidence in ability and awareness is widespread, those who are truly able and aware will be confused.”
“When conflict becomes a win-lose contest in our minds, we immediately try to win.”
Source: The Magic of Conflict: Turning a Life of Work Into a Work of Art
“When conflict is inescapable and it has been learned that making a "wrong" decision can have severe emotionally or physically painful consequences, then we have the makings of stress, anxiety, and aggression.”
Source: Aggression in Dogs: Practical Management, Prevention and Behavior Modification
“When confronted by a ‘believer’ it is easy for me to contrast the views of the skeptic with those of the rationalist. I simply reach into my pocket and pull out my change.
Holding a quarter aloft, I say, ‘This is a most remarkable coin, for it is heavier than all the sins of humanity committed since the beginning of the human race.’
I then hold up a nickel and say, ‘This coin is even more amazing, as it is brighter and shinier than the flames that proceeded from the Burning Bush discovered on Mt. Sinai by Moses.’
Then I raise a penny and state, ‘This portrait of President Lincoln is more realistic and true-to-life than any portrait of Satan ever painted.’
And finally, I hold out a bright, shiny dime and say, ‘And this dime is the most amazing of all because it is heavier and contains more precious metals than all the gold bricks in the streets of Heaven.’
I end with ‘Give to Caesar what is his, and hold the rest of it dear—for it is all you see and touch—and the Christian god can take care of all his things, for they amount to less than this 41 cents I hold here in my hand.”
“When confronted by a hungry wolf, it is unwise to goad the beast, as Cato would have us do. But it is equally unwise to imagine the snarling animal a friend and offer your hand, as Pompey does." "Perhaps you would have us climb a tree!”
“When confronted by conflict and confusion, another practice is to take a deep breath, pause and ask: 'Where is the gift in this?”
“When confronted with a birthday in a week I will remember that a book can be a really good present, too.”
Source: At Knit's End: Meditations for Women Who Knit Too Much
“When confronted with a challenge, the committed heart will search for a solution. The undecided heart searches for an escape.”
Source: The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success
“When confronted with a clear definition of what it is to be Mexican, we encounter ourselves in a never ending allegory of mixes and chaos.”
“When confronted with a demand that the universe have a cause, infidels have usually pointed out that God was not much of an explanation. This is true enough, but not really a positive argument. After mechanistic explanation became popular, infidels liked to restrict causality to the chain of causes in an eternal material universe, pointing out that no supernatural cause was then necessary. Plausible, but still rather defensive. Today's skeptic can do better. In all likelihood, the universe is uncaused. It is random. It just is.”
“When confronted with a situation that appears fragmented or impossible, step back, close your eyes, and envision perfection where you saw brokenness. Go to the inner place where there is no problem, and abide in the consciousness of well-being.”
“When confronted with adversity, the cunning dreamer will seek not only to overcome obstacles but also to exploit them. By identifying the weaknesses of your adversaries and the vulnerabilities in their defenses, you can turn adversity to your advantage, using the very challenges that stand in your way to propel you closer to your goals.”
Source: Machiavellian Dreams: A Manual
“When confronted with daunting mountains, do not be afraid. Have faith and let God lead the way.”
Source: Coming to Grips with the Mountains and Valleys of This World
“When confronted with death, I learn to value life and experience a deeper, more meaningful spiritual connection. I view life as a training ground for the soul and the experience of death as part of the lesson plan.”
“When confronted with false teachers, Christians are called to exercise discernment and separation, avoiding support for those who spread theological error. Scripture warns against endorsing or participating in the ministries of those who do not abide in the teachings of Christ. At the same time, believers are instructed to pray for the repentance of false teachers, that they might come to know the truth and be freed from the devil's influence. Yet, if they persist in error, it's crucial to pray for an end to their harmful influence, that the spread of heresy might be halted. The priority is to protect the integrity of the Gospel and uphold the honor of Christ's name. By standing firm in truth and prayerfully engaging the situation, believers can navigate these challenges with wisdom and compassion.”
“When confronted with information streaming from the eyes, the brain will interpret this information in the quickest and most efficient way possible. Time is energy. The longer the brain spends performing some calculation, the more energy it consumes. Considering the brain runs on about 40 watts of power (a lightbulb!), it doesn't have a lot of energy to spare.”
Source: Iconoclast: A Neuroscientist Reveals How to Think Differently
“When confronted with iron-will determination, I can see Time, Fate and Circumstance calling a hasty conference and deciding, We might as well let him have his dream. He's said he's going to get there or die trying.”
“When confronted with real questions about life, future, and relationships, some men reveal their true character by dodging answers or losing their minds. Beware of those who evade truth, for they are often leeches, exploiting your love and resources for their gain. Their silence is a sign of no true love, only self-interest. Don't trust those who repeat harmful patterns when questioned, for they are perpetuating a cycle of hurt. Seek genuine connections, not manipulative games.”
“When confronted with suffering that won't go away or with even a minor problem, we instinctively focus on what is missing,...not on the Master's hand. Often when you think everything has gone wrong, it's just that you're in the middle of a story. If you watch the stories God is weaving in your life, you... will begin to see the patterns. You'll become a poet, sensitive to your Father's voice.”
Source: A Praying Life: Connecting With God In A Distracting World
“When confronted with the inexplicable, humans do one of two things-deny it or believe it.”
Source: Jack Frost
“When confronted with the order and beauty of the universe and the strange coincidences of nature, it's very tempting to take the leap of faith from science into religion. I am sure many physicists want to. I only wish they would admit it.”
“When confronted with two alternatives, life and death, one is to choose death without hesitation.”
Source: The Hagakure - The Way of the Samurai
“When confronted with two courses of action I jot down on a piece of paper all the arguments in favor of each one, then on the opposite side I write the arguments against each one. Then by weighing the arguments pro and con and cancelling them out, one against the other, I take the course indicated by what remains.”