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“Challenges exist to be overcome! Let us be realists, but without losing our joy, our boldness and our hope-filled commitment. Let us not allow ourselves to be robbed of missionary vigour!”

Joy Challenges Losing Commitment Overcoming Filled Missionary Boldness Realist

Book:The Joy of the Gospel

Source: The Joy of the Gospel

“Most people are not for or against anything; the first object of getting people together is to make them respond somehow, to overcome inertia.”

People Firsts Together Objects Commitment Overcoming Inertia

Book:The New State: Group Organization the Solution of Popular Government

Source: The New State: Group Organization the Solution of Popular Government

“I admire people who overcome obstacles or who have to commit - I've always really admired commitment, whether it be a commitment to living or a commitment to love. People who commit to a moment. People who are not somewhere else, but in the room with you.”

People Moments Rooms Commitment Overcoming Obstacles Commit Admire Somewhere Else

Author:Anne-Marie Duff

“If you are ensnarled in pornography, make a total commitment to overcome it now. Find a quiet place; pray urgently for help and support. Be patient and obedient. Don't give up.”

Ifs Giving Helping Support Praying Quiet Giving Up Commitment Overcoming Patient Pornography Be Patient Don't Give Up Obedient Quiet Place Help And Support

Author:Richard G. Scott

“Being anthropologically respectful of all faiths means being committed to none, and being left to drift without an anchor for one's most deeply held beliefs. To have such an anchor means being committed to a specific community. The only way Obama can overcome his sense of detachment and resolve his mother's dilemma is through a commitment to Christianity.”

Way Mean Mother Belief Left Community Christianity Commitment Overcoming Committed Resolve Detachment Respectful Anchors Dilemma

Author:Simon Critchley

“All of the barriers to innovation in the energy sector are arguments for a big commitment to public investment. Only the public sector can make the kind of long-term, common investments that we need to overcome those barriers to innovation.”

Needs Kind Long Bigs Energy Term Common Commitment Argument Overcoming Innovation Investment Long Term Barriers Public Sector

Author:Ted Nordhaus

“Filibusters should require 35 senators to... make a commitment to continually debate an issue in reality, not just in theory. The number of votes needed to overcome a filibuster should be reduced to 55 from 60.”

Should Reality Numbers Issues Theory Needed Commitment Vote Overcoming Debate Senators Filibuster

Author:Evan Bayh

“Long shots do come in and hard work, dedication and perseverance will overcome almost any prejudice and open almost any door.”

Long Hard Doors Hard Work Shots Commitment Overcoming Encouragement Prejudice Perseverance Dedication Dedication And Perseverance Long Shots Hard Work And Dedication Work Dedication Hard Work Dedication

Author:John H. Johnson

“Until it's understood to involve justice for those in poverty, a future for generations yet unborn, and a commitment to the rest of creation, it's unlikely we'll be able to overcome the status quo.”

Able Justice Poverty Generations Creation Understood Commitment Overcoming Status Quo Unlikely Unborn

Book:Fight Global Warming Now: The Handbook for Taking Action in Your Community

Source: Fight Global Warming Now: The Handbook for Taking Action in Your Community

“Satan had two conditions [to his plan]: the first was the denial of agency, and the second, that he would have the honor. In other words, something had to be in it for him. And thus he became the father of lies and selfishness. Taking up one's cross and following the Savior means overcoming selfishness; it is a commitment to serve others. Selfishness is one of the baser human traits, which must be subdued and overcome. We torture our souls when we focus on getting rather than giving.”

Giving Firsts Humans Mean Two Soul Lying Father Focus Plans Conditions Honor Commitment Crosses Overcoming Following Selfish Denial Selfishness Satan Torture Agency Savior Traits

Author:James E. Faust

“True compassion is not just an emotional response, but a firm commitment founded on reason. Therefore, a truly compassionate attitude toward others does not change, even if they behave negatively. Through universal altruism, you develop a feeling of responsibility for others: the wish to help them actively overcome their problems.”

Source: In My Own Words: An Introduction to My Teachings and Philosophy

“You're always going to face criticism, you're always going to face challenges, but those things are there to make you stronger and more committed.”

“With a new national commitment, our scientists and engineers will overcome obstacles to taking these [hydrogen fuel cell] cars from laboratory to showroom, so that the first car driven by a child born today could be powered by hydrogen, and pollution-free.”

“Mutual commitment helps overcome the fear of failure—especially when people are part of a team sharing and achieving goals. It also sets the stage for open dialogue and honest conversation.”

People Helping Goal Team Achieve Stage Honest Conversation Commitment Overcoming Dialogue Mutual Fear Of Failure Achieving Goals

Author:Mike Krzyzewski