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Saying 'no' is not hard for me; it's scarier for me to say 'yes.' I'm actually more afraid of commitment than of saying 'no.'
Long shots do come in and hard work, dedication and perseverance will overcome almost any prejudice and open almost any door.
As any showrunner will tell you, it is crushing work. It is around the clock. It is like a monastic commitment that you make.
Men are allowed to have passion and commitment for their work... a woman is allowed that feeling for a man, but not her work.
Compromise is but the sacrifice of one right or good in the hope of retaining another - too often ending in the loss of both.
I don't believe in marriage. I believe in a commitment that you make in your heart. There's no paper that will make you stay.
My unrestrained commitment of myself to God gives the Holy Spirit the opportunity to grant to me the holiness of Jesus Christ.
As many political writers have pointed out, commitment to political equality is not an empirical claim that people are clones.
Prison itself is a tremendous education in the need for patience and perseverance. It is above all a test of one's commitment.
Men may not believe you, my son. But you must always say the truth, when the truth holds no danger for you or your loved ones.
You can be committed to Church but not committed to Christ, but you cannot be committed to Christ and not committed to church.
I don't care a damn for your loyal service when you think I am right; when I really want it most is when you think I am wrong.
It's actually quite a good ethos for life: go into the unknown with truth, commitment, and openness and mostly you'll be okay.
They [illegal immigrants] broke the law, but it's not a felony, it's an act of love. It's an act of commitment to your family.
When God knows you're ready for the responsibility of commitment, He'll reveal the right person under the right circumstances.
Keeping a commitment to listening has led me to my own growth, beyond any imagined dreams I may have had throughout the years.
I quickly learned that if I kept at it and plowed right through the rejections I would eventually get somebody to buy my wares.
Moral certainty, clear standards, and a commitment to spiritual ideals will set you apart in a world that searches for meaning.
I will never tire from repeating my commitment to ensuring that every Brazilian can have breakfast, lunch and supper every day.
I think good comedy is a commitment to the absurd in that the situation for the actors should be virtually played like a drama.
Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition.
Don't forget, Riddler, how I love thee. Or all we shared together. Or that this sea and all other seas can lead you back to me.
When it comes to making commitments to other people, sometimes one of the hardest things to learn to say is no when we mean no.
Without involvement, there is no commitment. Mark it down, asterisk it, circle it, underline it. No involvement, no commitment.
It's such a commitment, making a film, you're really dedicated, it's your life, that's all you do for that period of your life.
. . . a relationship has a momentum, it must change and develop, and will tend to move toward the point of greatest commitment.
Education is a shared commitment between dedicated teachers, motivated students and enthusiastic parents with high expectations.
The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood.
We are called to show utter commitment to the God who is revealed in Jesus and to all those to whom His invitation is addressed.
Being of service is not enough. You must become a servant of the people. When you do, you can demand their commitment in return.
Even as we seek to be meek and to avoid contention, we must not compromise or dilute our commitment to the truths we understand.
It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.
Our lives of service and sacrifice are the most appropriate expressions of our commitment to serve the Master and our fellowmen.
If we decide, we can change the pitiable condition of Indian economy. We have to take up the responsibility and show commitment.
Making a movie is like getting married. You're like, "Am I going to marry this project? Am I ready for that kind of commitment?"
As fleeting commitments, diets often fail. Thinking of dietary choices as part of who you are...can give them real staying power
Remember that all success is based on long-term commitment, faith, discipline, attitude and a few stepping stones along the way.
Building a better life for every child is a lot harder than becoming a world champion. Both goals take dedication and commitment.
Passion is the quickest to develop, and the quickest to fade. Intimacy develops more slowly, and commitment more gradually still.
A player always comes on to the pitch to give their best, and I cannot be criticized for my commitment, only for my performances.
Everyone says they want community and friendship. But mention accountability or commitment to people, and they run the other way.
My parents were strict and taught me the proper fundamentals that I would use in my life. They taught me commitment to work hard.
We now live in a culture of the temporary, in which more and more people are simply giving up on marriage as a public commitment.
There's a very positive relationship between people's ability to accomplish any task and the time they're willing to spend on it.
To win takes a complete commitment of mind and body. When you can't make that commitment, they don't call you a champion anymore.
Changing how you think costs you no money and it takes no special talent. It does take a commitment on your part to be different.
Looking good is a commitment to yourself and to others. Wigs, killer heels, Pilates, even fillers - whatever works for you, honey.
I used to love stage above all, but that was when I was a single man. As I get older, the time commitment gets harder for theatre.
With the skills that I have and with my commitment to getting better I don't see any reason I can't win every single fight I'm in.