Commitment Quotes — Page 40

Paleontologist, Evolutionary Biologist

“Contrary to current cynicism about past golden ages, the abstraction known as 'the intelligent layperson' does exist - in the form of millions of folks with a passionate commitment to continuous learning.”

Past Commitment Intelligent

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Stephen Jay Gould

Paleontologist, Evolutionary Biologist

“I view the major features of my own odyssey as a set of mostly fortunate contingencies. I was not destined by inherited mentality or family tradition to become a paleontologist. I can locate no tradition for scientific or intellectual careers anywhere on either side of my eastern European Jewish background. I view my serious and lifelong commitment to baseball in entirely the same manner: purely as a contingent circumstance of numerous, albeit not entirely capricious, accidents.”

Views Baseball Commitment

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Steven Adler

Musician, Drummer

“I wasn't able to make the full commitment until I met 'Celebrity Rehab's' Dr. Drew”

Able Commitment

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Mahatma Gandhi

Political Leader

“My commitment is to truth not consistency.”

Truth Commitment

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Stephen Jay Gould

Paleontologist, Evolutionary Biologist

“I am not, personally, a believer or a religious man in any sense of institutional commitment or practice. But I have a great respect for religion, and the subject has always fascinated me, beyond almost all others (with a few exceptions, like evolution and paleontology).”

Religious Science Commitment

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Robin Sharma

Author, Speaker

“The greatest things in life all require commitment, sacrifice, some struggle and hardship. It's not easy. But absolutely worth it.”

Struggle Sacrifice Commitment

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Ronald Reagan

Politician, Actor

“My central arms control objective has been to reduce substantially and ultimately to eliminate nuclear weapons and rid the world of the nuclear threat. The prevention of the spread of nuclear explosives is to additional countries is an indispensable part of our efforts to meet this objective. I intend to continue my pursuit of this goal with untiring determination and a profound sense of personal commitment.”

Country Commitment Determination

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Rory Kennedy

Documentary Filmmaker

“The U.S. has represented throughout its history a commitment to human rights and the law - shining a light on what happened at Abu Ghraib exposes our departure from this long-term commitment. It does not, however, excuse the atrocities carried about by Saddam Hussein and others.”

Commitment Shining Human Rights

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Sylvester Stallone

Actor, Filmmaker

“I think I'd like to be remembered as someone who beat the odds through just plain determination. ... that I persevered. Because I think that being somewhat of a pest to life, constantly plaguing and pursuing, will bring results.”

Thinking Commitment Determination

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Russell Simmons

Entrepreneur, Music Producer

“I am very pleased to be involved with the Daniel Pearl Music Days committee because its message resonates with me on a very personal level, My own career is an example of the universal power of music, especially the power of Hip Hop, to bring people of different backgrounds together for a common purpose. I hope that my commitment to the Daniel Pearl Music Days committee will encourage all music lovers - both amateurs and professionals - to get involved with the Music Days performance network and contribute to the 'Harmony For Humanity' e-Stage.”

Careers Commitment Common Purpose

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Rollo May

Psychologist, Author

“We cannot will to have insights. We cannot will to have creativity, but we can will to give ourselves to the creative experience with intensity of dedication and commitment.”

Creativity Commitment Dedication

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Gabrielle Bernstein

Author, Speaker

“To begin your commitment to new perceptions, start by paying attention to attack thoughts toward yourself and others.”

Attention Commitment Perception

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