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Challenging Quotes (page 7)

Curiosity and irreverence go together. Curiosity cannot exist without the other. Curiosity asks, "Is this true?" "Just because this has always been the way, is the best or right way of life, the best or right religion, political or economic value, morality?" To the questioner, nothing is sacred. He detests dogma, defies any finite definition of morality, rebels against any repression of a free, open search of ideas no matter where they may lead. He is challenging, insulting, agitating,... Saul Alinsky
A woman who is convinced that she deserves to accept only the best challenges herself to give the best. Then she is living phenomenally. Maya Angelou
One challenge of our adventure on earth is to rise above dead systems...wars, nations, destructions...to refuse to be a part of them, and express the highest selves we know how to be. Richard Bach
Sadness, disappointment, and severe challenge are events in life, not life itself. I do not minimize how hard some of these events are. They can extend over a long period of time, but they should not be allowed to become the confining center of everything you do. The Lord inspired Lehi to declare the fundamental truth, “Men are, that they might have joy.” That is a conditional statement: “they might have joy.” It is not conditional for the Lord. His intent is that each of us finds joy. It... Richard G. Scott
If mankind is to advance there must be installed permanently at the head of its columns proud instances of courage. Acts of daring light the pages of history and the soul of man. The sunrise is an act of daring. To venture, to defy, to persevere, to be true to one's self, to grapple with destiny, to dismay calamity by not being afraid of it, to challenge now unrighteous powers and now victory run wild, to stand fast and hold firm - these are the examples that the peoples need, the spark that... Victor Hugo
Most Americans who read at all read junk... I think it is a fair generalization to say that European readers of fiction like novels to be challenging, to be demanding; nor do they follow trends or fashions in reading taste in the lemminglike manner of many readers in the United States. John Irving
Janet Evanovich quote: "So elves could be walking around in our midst, disguised as..."
So elves could be walking around in our midst, disguised as normal, everyday, vertically challenged citizens. Janet Evanovich
Paulo Coelho quote: "The best way to prepare for a challenge is to cultivate the..."
The best way to prepare for a challenge is to cultivate the ability to call on an infinite variety of responses. Paulo Coelho
F. Scott Fitzgerald quote: "NO AMOUNT OF FIRE OR FRESHNESS CAN CHALLENGE WHAT A MAN WILL..."
NO AMOUNT OF FIRE OR FRESHNESS CAN CHALLENGE WHAT A MAN WILL STORE UP IN HIS GHOSTLY HEART F. Scott Fitzgerald
Scott Hamilton quote: "What's the point of doing anything if it's easy? It's so much..."
What's the point of doing anything if it's easy? It's so much more valuable when a challenge has to be overcome. Scott Hamilton
Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain. Gordon B. Hinckley
Hal Borland quote: "You cn't be suspicious of a tree, accuse a bird or squirrel of..."
You cn't be suspicious of a tree, accuse a bird or squirrel of subversion or challenge the ideology of a violet Hal Borland
Certainly, none of us enjoy going through struggles, but you have to understand that your struggle may be an opportunity for advancement and promotion. The very thing you are fighting against so tenaciously may be the springboard that catapults you to a new level of excellence. Your challenges may become your greatest assets. Joel Osteen
One thing we know for sure is that change is certain. Progress is not. Progress depends on the choices we make today for tomorrow and on whether we meet our challenges and protect our values. Hillary Clinton
Porthos: He thinks he can challenge the mighty Porthos with a sword... D'Artagnan: The mighty who? Porthos: Don't tell me you've never heard of me. D'Artagnan: The world's biggest windbag? Porthos: Little pimple... meet me behind the Luxembourg at 1 o'clock and bring a long wooden box. D'Artagnan: Bring your own... Porthos: [laughs] Alexander Dumas

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