“In fact, most of the time, people with similar information, similar beliefs and similar apparent choices will choose similar actions. So if you want to know why someone does what they do, start with what they know, what they believe and where they came from. Dismissing actions we don't admire merely because we don't care enough to have empathy is rarely going to help us make the change we seek. It doesn't help us understand, and it creates a gulf that drives us apart.” PeopleIfsKnowsWantBelieveDoeEnoughFactsHelpingCareActionChoicesBeliefInformationEmpathyDon't CareAdmire Author:Seth Godin
“I find it vulgar that people are so fascinated by natural disasters, and we allow footage of young people that are looting because they have no choice because of natural disaster.” PeopleYoungChoicesNaturalDisasterFascinatedVulgarNatural DisasterLooting Author:Sasha Grey
“People who make the choice to study, work hard or do whatever they endeavor is to give it the max on themselves to reach to the top level. And you have the people who get envy and jealous, yet are not willing to put that work in, and they want to get the same praise.” PeopleWantGivingHardChoicesLevelsStudyWillingHard WorkPraiseEnvyEndeavorJealousMax Author:Evander Holyfield
“One day, we will look back and wonder how on earth we used to believe that depression was a lifestyle choice, only to be debated and taken seriously when an A List film star took his life, and the world filled with people saying how shocked and saddened they were.” PeopleWorldBelieveLooksEarthFilmUsedChoicesStarsWonderTakenOne DayFilledListsLifestyleShockedSaddenedFilm StarsPeople With DepressionLifestyle Choices Author:Alastair Campbell
“I'm afraid, as true as love is, it is tested by circumstance and sometimes you don't make the best choices. As much as the fans claim [that] all they want is just want people sitting around and having a nice time together, trust me, you would not be watching the show if there wasn't conflict, if there wasn't drama, if there wasn't jeopardy. And it's not just physical jeopardy, it's romantic jeopardy as well.” PeopleIfsWantWellsSometimesShowsTogetherChoicesLove IsNiceFansCircumstancesDramaConflictSittingClaimsTestedTrust MeSitting AroundJeopardyTime TogetherNice Time Author:Joseph Dougherty
“I've had no contact with my daughter for years. That's her choice. Anyway, you move on. If people don't want to bother with me, fine. You know, God bless them, and move on.” PeopleIfsKnowsWantYearsMovingChoicesFineDaughterContactBotherMy DaughterBlessKnowing GodGod Bless Author:Anthony Hopkins
“Forgiveness is the act of admitting we are like other people. We are prone to make mistakes that cause confusion, inflict pain, and miscommunicate our intentions ... The only choice we have is to reconcile ourselves to our own flaws and the flaws of other people, or withdraw from the community.” PeoplePainChoicesCausesCommunityMistakeForgivenessIntentionConfusionMaking MistakesFlawsReconcileAdmitting Author:Christina Baldwin
“Life has taught you many things, and the people close to you want you to have a good future, but it isn't their future in the end....its your choice you pick the path and lead the way. All your family will do is follow you while you are on that path and support you when you find the light at the end of your road.” PeopleWayWantLifeEndsLightChoicesSupportPathTaughtPicksOur FamilySupport YouGood Future Author:Julia Serano
“I think a good role model has to be sexy. Real, empowered, self-possessed women are sexy. When you're really in control of your choices, your mood, your body, and your opinions, people find you sexy.” PeopleThinkingRealSelfBodyChoicesOpinionRolesModelsSexyYour BodyMoodRole ModelsPossessedEmpoweredGood Role Models Author:Amanda Palmer