Bertrand Russell Philosopher, Mathematician “There are certain things that our age needs, and certain things that it should avoid. It needs compassion and a wish that mankind should be happy; it needs the desire for knowledge and the determination to eschew pleasant myths; it needs, above all, courageous hope and the impulse to creativeness.” Faith Compassion Determination ♥ 3
Alfred North Whitehead Philosopher, Mathematician “An unflinching determination to take the whole evidence into account is the only method of preservation against the fluctuating extremes of fashionable opinion.” Opinion Determination Preservation ♥ 3
Amartya Sen Economist, Philosopher “One has to bring the multidimensional impact that schooling makes in the lives of people. There's nothing like it, and I think the importance of it has to be shaken into people's understanding and determination.” Thinking Impact Determination ♥ 3
Amartya Sen Economist, Philosopher “[The] USA has been immensely successful in making the determination to deal with terrorism [as] a factor in the global world and, similarly, if it took a similar interest in education, it could make a difference.” Successful Determination Usa ♥ 3
Arnold Schwarzenegger Actor, Bodybuilder, Politician “Through discipline, and determination one can change anything and everything about him - his habits, his outlook on life” Inspiring Determination Outlook On Life ♥ 3
Aung San Suu Kyi Politician, Activist “We cannot be caught in the bond of suspicion. We have to carry out what we should be doing with a firm determination.” Should Determination Caught ♥ 3
Arianna Huffington Author, Businesswoman “How could someone with a renowned ability to inspire, communicate complex ideas, and connect with voters find himself in this position? The President [Barack Obama], though a dedicated student of history, has seemingly failed to learn the lesson of our nation's most significant political confrontations: They've required single-minded determination, and the willingness to battle until the fight was won.” Ideas Fighting Determination ♥ 3
Wallace Stevens Poet “Day after day, throughout the winter, We hardened ourselves to live by bluest reason In a world of wind and frost.” Wind Determination Winter ♥ 3
Walt Whitman Poet, Essayist “My spirit has pass'd in compassion and determination around the whole earth. I have look'd for equals and lovers an found them ready for me in all lands, I think some divine rapport has equalized me with them” Thinking Compassion Determination ♥ 3
Warren Buffett Investor, Businessman “It's very important that the determination of the US Congress to do what is is needed be made evident this week and by the actions of most of the members. I mean, you're not going to get total assent.” Mean Important Determination ♥ 3
WC William C. Bryant Poet “The blacks of this region are a cheerful, careless, dirty, race, not hard worked, and in many respects indulgently treated. It is of course the desire of the master that his slaves shall be laborious; on the other hand it is the determination of the slave to lead as easy a life as he can. The master has the power of punishment on his side; the slave, on his, has invincible inclination, and a thousand expedients learned by long practice... Good natured though imperfect and slovenly obedience on one side, is purchased by good treatment on the other.” Hard Work Determination Dirty ♥ 3
William Shakespeare Playwright, Poet “What we determine we often break. Purpose is but the slave to memory.” Memories Purpose Determination ♥ 3
