Quotes about Adopt

Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience. Votes: 3

Adopt and change before any major trends or changes. Votes: 3

Adopt the motto: It doesn't matter who's right, but what's right. Votes: 3

Adopt the standard of perfection, because it is a perfect universe. Votes: 3

Adopt a new philosophy of cooperation (win-win) in which everybody wins. Votes: 3

The United Nations is proud to have the Adopt-A-Minefield Campaign as a partner. Votes: 3

Adopt the attitude that everything is negotiable. A world of opportunity will greet you. Votes: 3

Let not a god interfere unless where a god's assistance is necessary. [Adopt extreme measures only in extreme cases.] Votes: 3

Adopt the positive in everything you do, for there will always be positivity there to find, if that is what you seek. Votes: 3

We rushed to Haiti. We Adopt in Asia. We empathize with Africa. But struggle to humanize our struggles here in the states. Votes: 3

Save a life this Thanksgiving, and join me in starting a new tradition by adopting a turkey instead of eating one through Farm Sanctuary's Adopt-A-Turkey Project. Votes: 3

Adopt the character of the twisting octopus, which takes on the appearance of the nearby rock . Now follow in this direction, now turn a different hue. Votes: 3

Teach your children how to behave with animals. Adopt a pet. Don't go buy one. Please. That's a sin. Let's get these puppy mills out of business. Votes: 3

Dangers lurk in all systems. Systems incorporate the unexamined beliefs of their creators. Adopt a system, accept its beliefs, and you help strengthen the resistance to change Votes: 3

All around you, production must be taking place to bring you closer to realizing your defined success. Adopt a personal responsibility attitude to enable the realization of your dreams. Votes: 3

Have a clear plan or strategy to translate your success philosophy into desired results. Adopt an effective work ethic, with a laser-focus and requisite execution strategies to produce results. Votes: 3

Believe that is cure is possible for you. Discover and heal the underlying causes with a holistic recovery program. Adopt a philosophy based on what is true in the Universe. Votes: 3

Orphans? Would you really? Adopt children?There are advantages. If they turn out badly, we can blame their natural parents. We can also choose our own assortment of ages and genders. We can even get them ready-grown, if we wish. Votes: 3

Orphans? Would you really? Adopt children?""There are advantages. If they turn out badly, we can blame their natural parents. We can also choose our own assortment of ages and genders. We can even get them ready-grown, if we wish. Votes: 3

I get letters from little girls begging me to adopt them. Votes: 1

When I'm ready, I plan to adopt. I still believe in family. Votes: 1

Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people whom we personally dislike. Votes: 1

When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. We cease to grow. Votes: 1

All human societies go through fads in which they temporarily either adopt practices of little use or else abandon practices of considerable use. Votes: 1

I hate old people, I hate children. I think any celebrity that adopts a child from a third world country is a fool. Votes: 1

The south produced statesmen and soldiers, planters and doctors and lawyers and poets, but certainly no engineers and mechanics. Let Yankees adopt such low callings. Votes: 1

My manner of thinking, so you say, cannot be approved. Do you suppose I care? A poor fool indeed is he who adopts a manner of thinking for others! Votes: 1

Women should not have to adopt masculine traits in order to succeed. You should be able to stay as a woman, and in tune with your femininity, and still be equal. Votes: 1

I feel as if I go to Africa, I may never come back. I'm just going to live with the animals and adopt an elephant, and it's going to be my friend. Votes: 1

When I got into the film business, my aim was to adopt a positive persona, of a guy who fights against injustice. And it saved me, because my acting was atrocious to say the least! Votes: 1

Let us agree here today to adopt among ourselves a simple and unwritten rule. We will not rise to criticize someone else's idea unless we are prepared to offer an alternative idea of our own. Votes: 1

There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt. And, of course, there are Christian monks and nuns who already use Buddhist methods in order to develop their devotion, compassion, and ability to forgive. Votes: 1

A man's sentiments are generally just and right, while it is second selfish thought which makes him trim and adopt some other view. The best reforms are worked out when sentiment operates, as it does in women, with the indignation of righteousness. Votes: 1

School is where children spend most of their time, and it is where we lay the foundation for healthy habits. That's why New Jersey is the first state to adopt a comprehensive school nutrition policy that bans candy, soda, and other junk food. Votes: 1

Renewable energy also creates more jobs than other sources of energy - most of these will be created in the struggling manufacturing sector, which will pioneer the new energy future by investment that allows manufacturers to retool and adopt new technologies and methods. Votes: 1

If you think aficionados of a living Constitution want to bring you flexibility, think again. You think the death penalty is a good idea? Persuade your fellow citizens to adopt it. You want a right to abortion? Persuade your fellow citizens and enact it. That's flexibility. Votes: 1

What is Americanization? It manifests itself, in a superficial way, when the immigrant adopts the clothes, the manners and the customs generally prevailing here. Far more important is the manifestation presented when he substitutes for his mother tongue the English language as the common medium of speech. Votes: 1

By establishing a social policy that keeps physician-assisted suicide and euthanasia illegal but recognizes exceptions, we would adopt the correct moral view: the onus of proving that everything had been tried and that the motivation and rationale were convincing would rest on those who wanted to end a life. Votes: 1

What I find problematic is the suggestion that when, say, Madonna adopts an African child, she is saving Africa. It's not that simple. You have to do more than go there and adopt a child or show us pictures of children with flies in their eyes. That simplifies Africa. Votes: 1

When a party is in opposition, it opposes. That's its job. But when it comes to power, it must govern. Easy rhetoric is over, the press of reality becomes irresistible. By necessity, it adopts some of the policies it had once denounced. And a new national consensus is born. Votes: 1

There is a measure needing courage to adopt and enforce it, which I believe to be of virtue sufficient to redeem the nation in this its darkest hour: one only; I know of no other to which we may rationally trust for relief from impending dangers without and within. Votes: 1

I would not be a good mother. I mean, I love being an aunt to my niece and nephew. And I used to want to, like, adopt 10 kids - because I had friends who were adopted, and I thought that was the coolest thing, to be chosen. But again, my job is too selfish. Votes: 1

Christ commands those who believe to be baptized. Pedobaptists adopt a system which tends to preclude the baptism of believers. They baptize the involuntary infant and deprive him of the privilege of ever professing his faith in the appointed way. If this system were universally adopted, it would banish believers' baptism out of the world. Votes: 1

The issue of equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals has vexed politicians for decades. I have my own cloudy history with the issue, having supported a law in Mississippi that made it illegal for LGBT couples to adopt children. I believed at the time this was a principled position based on my faith. Votes: 1

If I have kids, I'll adopt. Votes: 0

I always knew I would adopt. Always. Votes: 0

Gay individuals should be able to adopt. Votes: 0

Random, meaningless groups can adopt an us-versus-them mentality. Votes: 0

You must ignore the bad and adopt the good. Votes: 0

School districts in the US don't adopt technology very quickly. Votes: 0

You cannot adopt politics as a profession and remain honest. Votes: 0

I'd like to adopt an older child, maybe 5 years old. Votes: 0

To hit someone means to adopt his point of view. Votes: 0

Creative people are notoriously the slowest to adopt new technology. Votes: 0

Civilized countries generally adopt gold or silver or both as money. Votes: 0

One does not adopt a new idea, one slips into it. Votes: 0

The teacher must adopt the role of facilitator not content provider. Votes: 0

It is your attitude about yourself that a man will adopt. Votes: 0

You who hate the Jews so, why did you adopt their religion? Votes: 0

Fashion is what you adopt when you don't know who you are. Votes: 0

Religion is the only metaphysic that the multitude can understand and adopt. Votes: 0

There are techniques of Buddhism, such as meditation, that anyone can adopt. Votes: 0

Isn't it fascinating that Nazis always manage to adopt the word freedom? Votes: 0

I want to get married again and have kids and even adopt. Votes: 0

Any concerns that Romney will adopt McCain's milquetoast campaign model are quickly diminishing. Votes: 0

People like to say don't abort, adopt. But I'm saying don't strip, scholarship. Votes: 0

Silence is the safest course for any man to adopt who distrust himself. Votes: 0

The laws that we adopt embody the values and mores of our constituents. Votes: 0

I'd like another child, and maybe if it doesn't work out, I'll adopt. Votes: 0

I absolutely want to have children, whether I have my own or adopt. Votes: 0

I don't think I'll do foster care or adopt, to be quite honest. Votes: 0

I always thought I'd adopt - I have a dog but no children. Votes: 0

Let us never adopt the maxim, Rather lose our friend than our jest. Votes: 0

You're 40 and he's 22. Do you have to marry him? Couldn't you just adopt him? Votes: 0

The best way to destroy your enemies is to make them adopt your worldview Votes: 0

Mom! This is Haruhi! We'll adopt her someday so don't forget! ~Hikaru and Kaoru Votes: 0

When you adopt a tool you adopt the management philosophy embedded in that tool. Votes: 0

To adopt the posture of the hero is the most unheroic of all acts. Votes: 0

I would not have any one adopt my mode of living on any account... Votes: 0

Jews are the intensive form of any nationality whose language and customs they adopt. Votes: 0

Once you adopt a value-investment strategy, any other investment behavior starts to seem like gambling. Votes: 0

I shall adopt new views as fast as they shall appear to be true views. Votes: 0

Do not adopt the best system of government, but the one most likely to succeed. Votes: 0

When we blindly adopt a religion, a political system, a literary dogma, we become automatons. Votes: 0

Bazarov drew himself up haughtily. "I don't adopt any one's ideas; I have my own. Votes: 0

If you guys are interested in getting any kind of animal, definitely go and adopt. Votes: 0

To adopt nuclear disarmament would be akin to behaving like a virgin in a brothel. Votes: 0

The single most impactful thing you can do today is adopt a more plant-based diet. Votes: 0

Old among the young, poor among the rich, I adopt an air of indefinable superiority. Votes: 0

It became normal for women on the internet to adopt gender-neutral or male screen names. Votes: 0

Do not be jealous of others' good qualities, but out of admiration adopt them yourself. Votes: 0

never adopt a strategy that you would not want your opponents to use against you Votes: 0

It's a significant question: should black people only adopt black children, and white people white children? Votes: 0

No couples in Virginia can adopt other than a married couple - that's the right policy. Votes: 0

You can push your local communities to adopt more sustainable sources of energy and environmentally-friendly practices. Votes: 0

A majority of senators should be able to adopt rules at the beginning of each Congress. Votes: 0

You don't have to believe anything, adopt a dogma in order to learn how to meditate. Votes: 0

Love your neighbor as yourself. That's what we need to adopt to be a better country. Votes: 0

If I did have the impulse to be a parent, I would adopt - or foster. Votes: 0

For how can we adopt those things which we do not find in the holy Scriptures? Votes: 0

Bob Altman had this relaxed but serious attitude. Everybody loved him. I wanted him to adopt me. Votes: 0

We're not going to allow gay people to adopt children, that's against nature, it's against nature's God. Votes: 0

Our society is obsessed with personal rights, but it will survive only if we adopt personal obligations. Votes: 0

A primary cause of complexity is that software vendors uncritically adopt almost any feature that users want. Votes: 0

See what helps you to keep away all other thoughts and adopt that method for your meditation. Votes: 0

There is no salvation for us but to adopt Civilization and lift ourselves down to its level. Votes: 0

People must not be forced to adopt me as their favourite author, even for their own good. Votes: 0

Anyone who wants to be part of the political process should adopt values that are compatible with democracy. Votes: 0

Gay men should not adopt the sophomoric model of heterosexual dating; gay men should always have sex first. Votes: 0

The Catholic must adopt the decision handed down to him; the Protestant must learn to decide for himself. Votes: 0

All the bystanders at an event worthy of note adopt various gestures of admiration when contemplating the occurrence. Votes: 0

I can't wait to have kids. I want so many. I want to adopt and have my own. Votes: 0

I can't wait to have kids. I want so many. I want to adopt and have my own. Votes: 0

The Ukrainian opposition should adopt democratic unity as its main principle, and it also must have one leader. Votes: 0

While it costs us a lot to adopt children, it cost God the blood of His own Son. Votes: 0

The movement of the stream is distinct from the river bed, although it must adopt its winding course. Votes: 0

I refused to conform to an image that a lot of people thought a president's brother should adopt. Votes: 0

We must convince and empower people to adopt the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity as their guiding principle. Votes: 0

Algy, you always adopt a strictly immoral attitude towards life. You are not quite old enough to do that. Votes: 0

The reading of literature opens our eyes, offering us new perspectives on things that we can evaluate and adopt. Votes: 0

I always thought I would adopt. Even when I was young, I used to look up how to adopt. Votes: 0

Rather than lose the public because television is here, wouldn't it be smart to adopt television as our instrument? Votes: 0

It's important to realize that we adopt not because we are rescuers. No. We adopt because we are rescued. Votes: 0

I've been vegetarian for virtually all of my adult life, and I do adopt a very strict health regime. Votes: 0

One of the most difficult things in life for any individual or business is to accept and adopt change. Votes: 0

Joe Mantello is the uber director. I wrote him a card tonight saying basically, 'Will you adopt me?' Votes: 0

The day is not distant when we must bear and adopt [the abolition of slavery], or worse will follow. Votes: 0

If it was possible for me to adopt, I probably would, but no one's going to let me adopt. Votes: 0

Whenever governments adopt a moral tone - as opposed to an ethical one - you know something is wrong. Votes: 0

It`s one thing for Hillary Clinton to adopt some anti-Wall Street language to try to appeal to progressives. Votes: 0

Anything you adopt temporarily only begets temporary results, and fluctuating your weight up and down is not lifespan favorable. Votes: 0

Before we can aspire to guide the destinies of India, we shall have to adopt the habit of fearlessness. Votes: 0

The path of violence has not yielded anything. Shed guns and adopt the path of peace, unity, goodwill and brotherhood. Votes: 0

This is one of those views which are so absolutely absurd that only very learned men could possibly adopt them. Votes: 0

We're already saying it's not the dog, but you need to adopt this lifestyle which is exercise, discipline, and affection. Votes: 0

People adopt ideas when social, personal and financial trends intersect-a confluence that may seem random but usually happens 'by design. Votes: 0

I'm allergic to dogs, so I couldn't even adopt what gay men typically adopt when they have that maternal gene. Votes: 0

The best businesses adopt a similar approach to Google. They are consistently looking for ways to improve what they do. Votes: 0

The consumption of petroleum should be conserved. We need to adopt some austerity measures. The people should cooperate with us. Votes: 0

Charles Laughton signed me to my first movie contract at 17. He later asked my parents if he could adopt me. Votes: 0

How different the reasoning is that men adopt when they are discussing the cases of men and those of women. Votes: 0

When I was growing up, I wanted to adopt, because I was aware there were kids that didn't have parents. Votes: 0

No rational argument will have a rational effect on a man who does not want to adopt a rational attitude. Votes: 0

I've always been very curious about fringe cultures where people temporarily adopt a different social model or way of presenting themselves. Votes: 0

I have made speeches urging women to adopt methods of rebellion such as have been adopted by men in every revolution. Votes: 0

Because one has little fear of shocking vanity in Italy, people adopt an intimate tone very quickly and discuss personal things. Votes: 0

I wouldn't adopt, but what I will do is give my time and go and try to be there for people. Votes: 0

That's the kind of musical freedom I like: jazz, rock, blues, anything. You adopt different attitudes when you play different music. Votes: 0

They say, 'Nothing can be done here!' I reply, 'I know no such word in the vocabulary I adopt!' Votes: 0

The benefit to building a startup is that customers don't have the same kind of friction when they adopt new technology. Votes: 0

We provide many options in many product areas that they seem to want to adopt, and that's working well for us. Votes: 0

I would love to have children, yes. Maybe even adopt them. I'm not sure that I should pass on my genes. Votes: 0

If we are going to achieve a real equality, the U.S. will have to adopt a modified form of Socialism. Votes: 0

Once you adopt and communicate a quality policy, stick with it, live it, and protect it. You get only one chance! Votes: 0

These days, the problem isn't how to innovate; it's how to get society to adopt the good ideas that already exist. Votes: 0

To impress people as much as we would wish, we would first need to successfully adopt each of their value systems Votes: 0

If you adopt the body language of a power player, it will greatly facilitate your ability to be a power player. Votes: 0

I would love to adopt a child from a Spanish speaking country, because I want to have Spanish in the home. Votes: 0

I'd adopt. And I think that if I'm really supposed to have kids, it will happen, if that's God's plan for me. Votes: 0

The best philosophical attitude to adopt towards the world is a union of the sarcasm of gaiety with the indulgence of contempt. Votes: 0

The best way to compel weak-minded people to adopt our opinion, is to frighten them from all others, by magnifying their danger. Votes: 0

I always questioned if I was CALLED to adopt, but then I realized no child was ever CALLED to be an orphan. Votes: 0

Playing for complications is an extreme measure that a player should adopt only when he cannot find a clear and logical plan. Votes: 0

The reason so many of us struggle so intensely with adversity is that we have yet to adopt God's perspective and priorities. Votes: 0

Success is about creating benefit for all and enjoying the process. If you focus on this & adopt this definition, success is yours. Votes: 0

We cannot expect that all nations will adopt like systems, for conformity is the jailer of freedom and the enemy of growth. Votes: 0

People end up fleeing countries who adopt economic policies based on these flawed principles. And more often than not, they come here. Votes: 0

when you are a child you unconsciously adopt certain beliefs. Yet, there comesthe necessity to upgrade these beliefs as you grow older. Votes: 0

Let me make this clear: it is our duty to adopt a policy barring the wearing of niqabs in these public buildings. Votes: 0

Never adopt an attitude of indifference, for if you do you will suffer for it. The weight will grow heavier and heavier. Votes: 0

I think first of all, the United States has got to adopt a policy of befriending and creating allies around the world... Votes: 0

I ask you...to adopt the principles proclaimed by yourselves, by your revolutionary fathers, and by the old bell in Independence Hall.... Votes: 0

If I were to adopt pure mechanism as a philosophy, there would be no way I could choose to be a scholar. Votes: 0

Toward the person who has died we adopt a special attitude: something like admiration for someone who has accomplished a very difficult task. Votes: 0

When you wholeheartedly adopt a 'with all your heart' attitude and go all out with the positive principle, you can do incredible things. Votes: 0

We need to abandon our scale and adopt God's because our misguided labels keep us from the right kind of interaction with people. Votes: 0

You see, a document has use, whereas art is really useless. Therefore art is never a document, although it can adopt that style. Votes: 0

For Lebanon to have any future, gotta adopt a resolute policy v/s terrorism. Whoever plots against the land should bear the consequences. Votes: 0

Whenever you see a man who is successful in society, try to discover what makes him pleasing, and if possible adopt his system. Votes: 0

To Western parents that want to adopt a child, I would say to people that money is not everything, wealth does not matter. Votes: 0

People want to be liked by other people, so they adopt other people's standards, but for me, my standard had always been true. Votes: 0

The only way to make a husband over according to one's ideas ... would be to adopt him at an early age, say four. Votes: 0

You can't go out and adopt Democrat policies all the way or halfway to show that you're not what they think you are. Votes: 0

It wasn't easy to adopt an American child. Actually it's quite simple, but finding out how to do it was the hard part. Votes: 0

I adopt a very simple approach. I observe and reflect real life and ordinary people and sooner or later that raises a laugh. Votes: 0

When mankind was in its infancy, steeped in uncertainty, ignorance, and error, was it possible to foresee what system it would adopt for preservation. Votes: 0

I think a lot of people on Twitter say, 'Oh you're really cute. I want to adopt you,' and things like that, yeah. Votes: 0

Religion is something left over from the infancy of our intelligence, it will fade away as we adopt reason and science as our guidelines. Votes: 0

If science proves facts that conflict with Buddhist understanding, Buddhism must change accordingly. We should always adopt a view that accords with the facts. Votes: 0

Washington should revive international efforts begun during the Clinton administration to pressure countries with dangerously loose banking regulations to adopt and enforce stricter rules. Votes: 0

Funny thing about Americans. They are the first to adopt weird lifestyles and radical views but they are the most conservative race on earth. Votes: 0

One has to adopt a sort of Zen calm, in which you know you wrote the best book that you could at the time. Votes: 0

I love dogs. I absolutely adore them. When I'm teaching in Mexico, I rescue dogs from the streets and make my students adopt them. Votes: 0

I value men and I don't necessarily want to adopt the man's role, but I do want to see women's humanity honored and respected. Votes: 0

The only way to consistently stay ahead of the game is to adopt a long-term view and, if appropriate, with a strong contrarian spin. Votes: 0

I love kids, but there's always time for them later. You can always adopt; you can have a puppy. The songs are my children. Votes: 0

It may be true that artists adopt a flamboyant appearance, but it's also true that people who look funny get stuck with the arts. Votes: 0

He had an intrusive gaze and quietly confident manner, that seemed to strip away the layers of protective deception Scott would usually adopt around strangers." Votes: 0

The radical of one century is the conservative of the next. The radical invents the views. When he has worn them out, the conservative adopt. Votes: 0

We could adopt. there are lots of kids out there who could grow up to hate us as much as any kid we could make Votes: 0

I really want to adopt a child... I want to be called 'Mom.' It really is the most beautiful word in the English language. Votes: 0

Baseball should adopt replay, plain and simple. If we can see it at home or on hand-held PDAs, the technology should be used in games. Votes: 0

To live the practical aspect of life as part of our schooling is formidable, but to adopt living it as our ultimate goal is absurd. Votes: 0

States are free to modify the Common Core State Standards or adopt their own individual standards, because academic standards are the prerogative of the states. Votes: 0

I would adopt a standpoint, irrespective of whether someone was for or against it, if I felt deeply that it was right for the movement. Votes: 0

A tree growing out of the ground is as wonderful today as it ever was. It does not need to adopt new and startling methods. Votes: 0

When the time comes to change a paradigm--to renounce one bedrock truth and adopt another--the artist and physicist are most likely to be in the forefront. Votes: 0

Entrepreneurs adopt the ways of the adept and adapt to a changing environment. Actually, entrepreneurs are more enterpreneurs, because they are forever entering into new territory. Votes: 0

I don't think teachers read the textbooks. And I don't think adoption committees read the textbooks before they adopt them. I think they look at them. Votes: 0

The thing I want more than anything else? I want to have children. I used to feel for every child I had, I would adopt another. Votes: 0

Christianity is the only true and perfect religion; and... in proportion as mankind adopt its principles and obey its precepts, they will be wise and happy. Votes: 0

Whatever policy we adopt, there must be an energetic prosecution of it. For this purpose it must be somebody's business to pursue and direct it incessantly. Votes: 0

I believe the government of the United States should re-examine its policies in the Middle East and adopt a more balanced stance toward the Palestinian cause. Votes: 0

Our government needs to adopt a pro-market agenda that doesn't pick winners and losers, but it invites competition and it levels the playing field for everyone. Votes: 0

Once negro community recognize it as such, they can adopt the same measures against the community that harbors the criminals who are responsible for this activity. Votes: 0

By encouraging Americans to adopt a group mentality, the advocates of so called 'diversity' actually perpetuate racism. Their obsession with racial group identity is inherently racist... Votes: 0

The Complete Idiots Guide to Eating Raw is ideal for anyone looking to seamlessly adopt eating habits that will benefit overall health and boost athletic performance. Votes: 0

I barely have time for my own children. To adopt more children and not have time for them, that would be poor parenting on my part. Votes: 0

The first country to adopt happiness as an official goal of public policy is the tiny little country of Bhutan in Asia near China and India. Votes: 0

I hope that increasing numbers of Christians adopt the practice of wearing a cross in a simple and discreet way as a symbol of their beliefs. Votes: 0

We should have at least one new idea in the job training part of the platform. Otherwise, why don't we just take the 1964 platform and adopt it? Votes: 0

I'm not really much of an actor, so when I started on 'The Daily Show', I was just trying to adopt the faux authority of a newsperson. Votes: 0

I don't know what specific frontiers Germany could adopt for her purposes, but I think that those willing "to lend" a frontier to her can be found. Votes: 0

There are so many families around the country that can't have children. We can improve options so families can have children, can adopt more readily those children. Votes: 0

The opinions of the misanthropical rest upon this very partial basis, that they adopt the bad faith of a few as evidence of the worthlessness of all. Votes: 0

The contest is not between us and them, but between good and evil, and if those who would fight evil adopt the ways of evil, evil wins. Votes: 0

I will continue to work in Washington to oppose any efforts to expand drilling off our Coasts and to challenge my colleagues to adopt responsible energy policies. Votes: 0

Anytime you adopt a new system you change work flow and so people have to change, to some degree change the way in which they do things. Votes: 0

In order to be happy, human beings must feel they are continuing to grow. Clearly, we must adopt the concept of continuous improvement as a daily principle. Votes: 0

I was admonished ot adopt feminine clothes; I refused, and still refuse. As for other avocations of women, there are plenty of other women to perform them. Votes: 0

The reality is that most gay couples don't want to adopt a child. Those who do, though, are often prepared to devote themselves entirely to their adoptive child. Votes: 0

I feel quite unable to adopt the opinion that the moment goods pass into the possession of the consumer they cease altogether to have the attributes of capital. Votes: 0

If surrealism ever comes to adopt a particular line of moral conduct, it has only to accept the discipline that Picasso has accepted and will continue to accept. Votes: 0

[Louis] Brandeis had a very distinctive vision of political economy that he persuaded Woodrow Wilson to adopt in the 1912 election and that he largely enacted from the bench. Votes: 0

An artist is attracted to certain kinds of form without knowing why. You adopt a position intuitively; only later do you attempt to rationalize or even justify it. Votes: 0

We have to adopt a wider perspective, and always find common things between the people of north, east, south, and west. Conflict comes from the basis of differencs. Votes: 0

But I don't actually adopt the point of view that our subjective impression of free will, which is a kind of indeterminacy behavior, comes from quantum mechanical indeterminacy. Votes: 0

You know I’m the first rapper to adopt a tabby cat. You know I adopted straight from the ASPCA, you feel me? Just breaking the boundaries, man Votes: 0

There certainly is a lot of political pressure for states to adopt the new federal tax codes. But there is no law that requires them to do so. Votes: 0

The use of anthropomorphic terminology forces you linguistically to adopt an operational view. And it makes it practically impossible to argue about programs independently of their being executed. Votes: 0

I tend to listen to my friends and family empathetically, and I try to help work through their problems from the inside. I try to adopt their thinking. Votes: 0

I believe it to be perfectly possible for an individual to adopt the way of life of the future. . . without having to wait for others to do so. Votes: 0

We cannot adopt the way of living that was satisfactory a hundred years ago. The world in which we live has changed, and we must change with it. Votes: 0

Experience has taught us that men will not adopt and carry into execution measures the best calculated for their own good without the intervention of a coercive power. Votes: 0

KFC has no excuse for refusing to adopt these basic, minimal animal-welfare standards ... After two years of fruitless negotiations with the company, we're trying a more personal approach. Votes: 0

If I was madly in love with someone who offered the opportunity to spend our lives together, I would love to have a child or adopt a child. Votes: 0

An uniformity of weights and measures, arranged upon mathematical principles, would be a benefit to the whole commercial world, if it were wise enough to adopt such an expedient. Votes: 0

I disapproved of the fact that the government here refused to adopt the few reforms that Gorbachev put over in the field of media and the field of culture. Votes: 0

The community as a whole doesn't listen patiently to critics who adopt alternative viewpoints. Although the great lesson of history is that knowledge develops through the conflict of viewpoints. Votes: 0

In pluralistic, democratic societies, there is the freedom to adopt the religion of your choice. This is good. This lets curious people like you run around on the loose! Votes: 0

Given any rule, however �fundamental� or �necessary� for science, there are always circumstances when it is advisable not only to ignore the rule, but to adopt its opposite. Votes: 0

For productive collaboration adopt five principles: involve the relevant stakeholders, build consensus phase by phase, design a process map, designate a process facilitator and harness the power of group memory. Votes: 0

Usually, certainly British singers, adopt an American accent when they sing and I think that usually people are thinking of somebody else, but I just think of very specific people. Votes: 0

The rich countries are rich because of their practices at home, and because of their readiness to adopt and adapt new things, such as Chinese inventions or New World crops. Votes: 0

I think I can allow myself one child - and from then on, I think I would have to adopt. It makes sense not to add to the population problem. Votes: 0

In L.A., it's easy to get caught up in what you look like or how much money you have, and those aren't values I want my kids to adopt. Votes: 0

We did not adopt socialism out of books, abstractions, humanism, or pity, but rather out of need for the Arab working class is the mover of history in this period. Votes: 0

I felt the calling to adopt. You just know in the deepest part of your being that you are meant to find this little soul and guide them through life. Votes: 0

We have learned to live in a world of mistakes and defective products as if they were necessary to life. It is time to adopt a new philosophy in America. Votes: 0

I don't see how the party that says it's the party of the family is going to adopt an immigration policy which destroys families that have been here a quarter century. Votes: 0

If American citizens don't wake up and adopt the Virgil Goode position on immigration there will likely be many more Muslims elected to office and demanding the use of the Koran Votes: 0

Shouldn't the General Assembly adopt a declaration on the inadmissibility of interference into domestic affairs of sovereign states and nonrecognition of coup d'etats as a method of the change of power? Votes: 0

You have to let your music be true and then people who want to adopt it as that, they take it on and they love it, and it changes their world. Votes: 0

I would love to adopt a child too but my cat might get jealous. I don't want to see a cat and a baby fighting. It's something I might do later. Votes: 0

Life tears at us and scars us as children so we adopt facades and masks to hide this part of us, to keep this sacred part of ourselves from the pain. Votes: 0

I never feel that I have to adopt a character. It's more the way I choose to present the music and that's always based on what is right for the song. Votes: 0

Whichever theory we adopt to give a rational explanation of human existence, that theory must take into account and explain the mental nature we see at work in all modern communities. Votes: 0

In praising science, it does not follow that we must adopt the very poor philosophies which scientific men have constructed. In philosophy they have much more to learn than to teach. Votes: 0

You know, I've certainly gone through periods, once I got into this business, where I tried to adopt maybe a more sophisticated style, 'cause they give you all these free clothes. Votes: 0

I'm glad the NCAA is pushing back the 3-point line a foot. I'm a big supporter of the 3-point shot; it's exciting. I hope the high schools adopt the same rule. Votes: 0

Unless a variety of opinions are laid before us, we have no opportunity of selection, but are bound of necessity to adopt the particular view which may have been brought forward. Votes: 0

In praising science, it does not follow that we must adopt the very poor philosophies which scientific men have constructed. In philosophy they have much more to learn than to teach. Votes: 0

Though we may sometimes unintentionally bestow our beneficence on the unworthy, it does not take from the merit of the act. For charity doth not adopt the vices of its objects. Votes: 0

We physicists know that a beautiful postulate is more likely to be correct than an ugly one. Why not adopt this Postulate of Eternal Life, at least as a working hypothesis? Votes: 0

When you adopt the standards and the values of someone else … you surrender your own integrity. You become, to the extent of your surrender, less of a human being. Votes: 0

No matter what theory of the origin of government you adopt, if you follow it out to its legitimate conclusions it will bring you face to face with the moral law. Votes: 0

Let's adopt some short-term strategies to get growth going and then let's have a long-term debt reduction package. That's what I think we should do and I think it will work. Votes: 0

What a different story men would have to tell if only they would adopt a DEFINITE PURPOSE, and stand by that purpose until it had time to become an all-consuming obsession! Votes: 0

We physicists know that a beautiful postulate is more likely to be correct than an ugly one. Why not adopt this Postulate of Eternal Life, at least as a working hypothesis? Votes: 0

We must abandon the notion that the people govern. Instead, we must adopt the theory that, by their occasional mobilisations as a majority, people support or oppose the individuals who actually govern. Votes: 0

Serving and helping are great things, but we can go too far. Managers should not adopt poor performers. Colleagues should not cover for each other's mistakes. Parents should not enable their children. Votes: 0

The rules of scientific investigation always require us, when we enter the domains of conjecture, to adopt that hypothesis by which the greatest number of known facts and phenomena may be reconciled. Votes: 0

I think that Americans should gradually begin to adopt positive behavior rather than doing evil. They should not expect an immediate reaction in return for their positive measures. It will take time. Votes: 0

An increase of tenderness always ended by boiling over and turning to indignation. He was at the point where we seek to adopt a course, and to accept what tears us apart. Votes: 0

I believe our only hope for the future is to adopt a new conception of human ecology, one in which we start to reconstitute our concept of the richness in human capacity. Votes: 0

I do want to have a family at some point. I also want to adopt. I don't feel pressure to have kids because I know that there are so many out there. Votes: 0

[M]y wish is, that the Convention may adopt no temporizing expedient, but probe the defects of the Constitution [i.e., the Articles of Confederation] to the bottom, and provide radical cures. Votes: 0

When people laugh at your institutions and convince you that you have to adopt theirs - adopt their dress, adopt their taste in food - you are a prisoner to those people. Votes: 0

Everything, decided Francie after that first lecture, was vibrant with life and there was no death in chemistry. She was puzzled as to why learned people didn't adopt chemistry as a religion. Votes: 0

What criterion ought one to adopt to judge one's fellows? After all, there was not a single person he knew who might not, in certain circumstances, prove capable of a shameful action. Votes: 0

There are many children who need help, and anyone who wants to reach out and adopt a child from foster care or from a Russian orphanage should reach out and do it. Votes: 0

Lyrically, I think I'm frustrated with this whole process of trying to figure out what I believe about the world and life. I don't like to adopt a sort of guiding philosophy. Votes: 0

The reason to get in touch with the culture is not to adopt it but to engage it for the same reasons a missionary does... to gain a hearing for the gospel. Votes: 0

During civil disturbance adopt such an attitude that people do not attach any importance to you - they neither burden you with complicated affairs, nor try to derive any advantage out of you. Votes: 0

how can one respect, let alone adopt, the values of a people who do not, on any level whatever, live the way they say they do, or the way they say they should? Votes: 0

If bigots oppose gay marriage so vehemently, it must be because marriage is a defining institution for them; gays will never be fully accepted until they can marry and adopt, like anyone else. Votes: 0

Sustainability is no longer optional. Companies that fail to adopt such practices will perish. They will not only lose cost basis: they will also suffer in recruiting employees as well as attracting customers. Votes: 0

When looking to adopt a new dog, the most important thing to consider is always the energy of the dog and how the dog will fit in with your lifestyle and your family. Votes: 0

We will not adopt the fantastic hypocrisy of modern conservatism which preaches the values of families and communities, while conducting a direct assault on them through reduced wages and conditions and job security. Votes: 0

The human mind adjusts itself to a certain point of view, and those who have regarded nature from one angle, during a portion of their life, can adopt new ideas only with difficulty. Votes: 0

Resisting a task is usually a sign that it's meaningful-which is why it's awakening your fears and stimulating procrastination. You could adopt "Do whatever you're resisting the most" as a philosophy of life. Votes: 0

For me, it always comes back to the blogger, the author, the designer, the developer. You build software for that core individual person, and then smart organisations adopt it and dumb organisations die. Votes: 0

Why do you sound surprised? I love America. Just because I think gay dudes should be allowed to adopt kids and we should all have hybrid cars doesn't mean I don't love America? Votes: 0

I really have always wanted to be a parent, and when I hit 36 and had just ended a relationship, I remember thinking how much I still wanted it. But I thought I'd adopt. Votes: 0

But I reckon I got to light out for the Territory ahead of therest, because Aunt Sally she's going to adopt me and sivilize me, and I can't stand it. I been there before. Votes: 0

We are bemused and crazed creatures, strangers to our true selves, to one another, and to the spiritual and material world - mad, even, from an ideal standpoint we can glimpse but not adopt. Votes: 0

Having a mind that is open to everything and attached to nothing seems to me to be one of the most basic principles that you can adopt to contribute to individual and world peace. Votes: 0

No tax in any amount, large or small, can be levied to support any religious activities or institutions, whatever they may be called, or whatever form they may adopt to teach or practice religion. Votes: 0

Emphasising what's in your control allows you to adopt an attitude of equanimity toward luck. You've done what you can, and from there you have to live with the results - good or bad Votes: 0

Be careful whom you associate with. It is human to imitate the habits of those with whom we interact. We inadvertently adopt their interests, their opinions, their values, and their habit of interpreting events. Votes: 0

Because we can't escape our ancient hunger to live close to nature, we encircle the house with lawns and gardens, install picture windows, adopt pets and Boston ferns, and scent everything that touches our lives. Votes: 0

After years of infertility tests, the best decision we ever made was to adopt, and in 1987, we were bestowed a three-month-old baby girl from an island off the south coast of Korea called Cheju Island. Votes: 0

In the 18th century, people began to adopt the radical new idea that love should be the most fundamental reason for marriage and that young people should be free to choose their marriage partners independently. Votes: 0

The larger the price tag, the more you have to adopt what I call the postmodern management approach. What I mean by that is that you have to use everything when you make a decision. Votes: 0

We must, therefore, coolly and objectively adopt the standpoint that it can certainly not be the intention of Heaven to give one people fifty times as much land and soil in this world as another. Votes: 0

Homeowners and business owners across the country agreed to pay premiums, communities agreed to adopt building codes to mitigate flood dangers, and the Federal Government agreed to provide insurance coverage to policyholders after a disaster. Votes: 0