How To Be Positive Quotes

If you think of a work of fiction as a kind of scale model of the world, then the positive valences - where things turn out better than you thought they would - ought to be in there somewhere, too.

Positive human action is not only possible, but pervasive; human beings can improve and choose light and so on. And this is all happening.

You cannot lead America to a positive tomorrow with revenge on one's mind. Revenge is so incredibly negative.

Adoption was such a positive alternative to abortion, a way to save one life and brighten two more: those of the adoptive parents.

I believe strongly that to whom much is given, much is required - we are a blessed nation - and that the United States could affect suffering in a positive way.

It is a blessing to have pretty people around me. I like people who are sparky, positive. Evil, dark people are repelled by me: Oooh no! Too much sunlight.

Positive response from some of our exporters and holders of free funds in response to some of the turnaround initiatives ... in particular the favourable exchange rate policies.

It is amazing that something I did 23 years ago still has an audience that people respond to and I am touched and surprised that people are still very positive about.

Most kids would be like, 'My dad's never around.' But I saw it as a positive. He was out there working to provide for me.

I've had a very positive experience in LA in the comedy world and found everyone to be very nice and welcoming. It's been really fun.

How can we expect something positive to come from all the negative that we put into this world?

We feel very celebratory and positive that we have created a voyage across the DMZ in peace and reconciliation that was said to be impossible.

When I decided to be a musician I was hoping that it would be one of my contributions in having a positive impact on the world. That's always what I wanted to do.

Spare yourselves from the indulgence of self-pity. It is always self-defeating. Subdue the negative and emphasize the positive.

For me, a breakup changed my entire life. I was a mess. I really got rocked, and I ended up turning it into a positive thing.

My biggest problem will be lack of match toughness but I am a positive, optimistic person.

I want to come across as a positive person.

Germany and Austria have had positive experiences with strong states and a cooperative democracy. I am certain that this example could be helpful in a constructive debate on the Catalonian situation.

I spend a lot of time with my family. I go to bed early, don't watch too much television, don't read everything that's written about me whether positive or negative.

When one door of hapiness closes, another opens.

A belief is not true simply because it is useful.

Women have, commonly, a very positive moral sense; that which they will, is right; that which they reject, is wrong; and their will, in most cases, ends by settling the moral.

Man emulates earth Earth emulates heaven Heaven emulates the Way The way emulates nature.

Like no matter what happens, this would be the ultimate, they can make something positive happen.

If you don't accept responsibility for your own actions then you are forever chained to a position of defense.

I am inspired by those who dedicate their lives to bringing about positive social change throughout the world.

Being from a minority culture, I realised the importance of looking at non-Western cultures in a positive way.

Abolitionism did not find positive response in Africa as it did in Western societies and cultures.

No, he just needs a moment," Curran said. "Young bouda males. Easily excitable.

I have to think of the positive; that's how I cope.

I try to avoid saying anything positive about any presidential candidate for fear that if I actually like them then I will kill their campaign.

It was thinking negative thoughts or thinking positive thoughts, leaving the house prepared or leaving the house unprepared that made the difference.

Having kids is the most innately positive thing that anyone can do.

People have sort of a problem trying to see an end to a situation as being positive or romantic.

One of the first things that surprised me in a positive, wonderfully positive way, is that this works - patient capital works.

A lot of dreams don't come true in life. If you can make somebody's dream come true, you should.

In order to do well, missionary work has to be totally positive.

It is right to be content with what we have, never with what we are.

More people are working, lending is up and savings are up. These are all positive signs for a strengthening economy.

I like being upbeat, positive, happy, enjoying family.

I am not any hate-America person. I really came here for positive reasons.

Over time, the games we play can change how we think and what we're capable of. And it's easy to maximize the benefits so the changes are positive.

A positive engagement to marry a certain person at a certain time, at all haps and hazards, I have always considered the most ridiculous thing on earth.

I can be on a telephone call, and be emailing or texting somebody else, as well. I would imagine everyone appreciates that efficiency of communication. I see it as a huge positive.

I'm not always a positive person. I wake up grumpy, I read the newspaper and I get furious that the world is still at war.

You must be sure - and I mean absolutely positive - that you have the willpower to pay off those credit cards and not use them again.

Discipline is positive. Discipline is training. Teaching and discipline are inseparable.

Passion is your positive attitude in a world of negativity.

Anything you can do to protect the public and allow it to have the confidence that our financial controls are good is very, very positive.

When you have a better image of yourself physically, you have a tendency to live your life in a more positive way.