Quotes about Encouraging

Encouraging young people to believe in themselves and find their own voice whether it's through writing, drama or art is so important in giving young people a sense of self-worth. Votes: 4

Encouraging virtue is better than suppressing vice. Votes: 3

Encouraging words are good medicine for the soul. Votes: 3

Encouraging children to live healthy lifestyles is something I take very seriously. Votes: 3

Encouraging underground uranium mining on the Colorado Plateau um, the federal government was the only purchaser of uranium ore to try to manufacture uh, atomic bombs. Votes: 3

Encouraging self-sufficiency must be a bedrock for our immigration policy, with the goal of reducing poverty, strengthening the family, and promoting our economic values. But Administration officials and their policies are working actively against this goal. Votes: 3

Encouraging people to believe in it was the most important thing of all. It's one of the reasons I was always uncomfortable whenever film crews came on the set to shoot things. I didn't want our make-believe to be exposed. Votes: 3

The best way out is always through. Votes: 2

If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. Votes: 2

Change your thoughts and you change your world. Votes: 2

In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. Votes: 2

Problems are only opportunities with thorns on them. Votes: 2

We are all experts in our own little niches. Votes: 2

Fortune knocks but once, but misfortune has much more patience. Votes: 2

Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Votes: 2

Trust yourself, you know more than you think you do. Votes: 2

You cannot further the Brotherhood of Man by encouraging class hatred. Votes: 2

Not knowing when the dawn will come I open every door. Votes: 2

He who has a why to live can bear almost any how. Votes: 2

We fail! But screw your courage to the sticking-place, And we'll not fail. Votes: 2

Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough. Votes: 2

Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact. Votes: 2

What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly. Votes: 2

Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow. It empties today of its strength. Votes: 2

Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. Votes: 2

Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant. Votes: 2

God has clearly called and gifted some people in the church to teach his Word formally. Votes: 2

Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success. Votes: 2

So I'm going to go on and work on preserving the ozone layer, encouraging everyone to recycle. Votes: 2

You are your greatest asset. Put your time, effort and money into training, grooming, and encouraging your greatest asset. Votes: 2

Great theatre is about challenging how we think and encouraging us to fantasize about a world we aspire to. Votes: 2

I'll be more enthusiastic about encouraging thinking outside the box when there's evidence of any thinking going on inside it. Votes: 2

I know of no more encouraging fact than the unquestionable ability of man to elevate his life by conscious endeavor. Votes: 2

For me, life is about being positive and hopeful, choosing to be joyful, choosing to be encouraging, choosing to be empowering. Votes: 2

I've always been - you know, my personality is motivating and encouraging. And so I'm just being who God made me to be. Votes: 2

Promoting education is an effort that is close to my heart. Illiteracy contributes to poverty; encouraging children to pick up a book is fundamental. Votes: 2

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Votes: 2

Political correctness is one of the engines of nannyism. Allowing and even encouraging 'offensive' ideas is vital for the intellectually health of a free society. Votes: 2

Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. Now is the time to understand more, so that we may fear less. Votes: 2

You can make positive deposits in your own economy every day by reading and listening to powerful, positive, life-changing content and by associating with encouraging and hope-building people. Votes: 2

This is at the heart of all good education, where the teacher asks students to think and engages them in encouraging dialogues, constantly checking for understanding and growth. Votes: 2

My mom has made it possible for me to be who I am. Our family is everything. Her greatest skill was encouraging me to find my own person and own independence. Votes: 2

When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us. Votes: 2

When I learned to sign and speak at the same time, the whole world opened up to me. That's the beauty of encouraging kids who are deaf to use whatever it takes to communicate. Votes: 2

In the long term we can hope that religion will change the nature of man and reduce conflict. But history is not encouraging in this respect. The bloodiest wars in history have been religious wars. Votes: 2

Marriage, in its truest sense, is a partnership of equals, with neither exercising dominion over the other, but, rather, with each encouraging and assisting the other in whatever responsibilities and aspirations he or she might have. Votes: 2

I remember Tyra Banks giving me encouraging advice during my first Victoria's Secret commercial shoot. I was so nervous, and she told me to just relax and be confident - that made me feel very comfortable. Votes: 2

Everyone has inside of him a piece of good news. The good news is that you don't know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is! Votes: 2

I have big friends who won't go swimming because they're too embarrassed about it. I feel that's such a shame, because actually people should be encouraging fat people who are exercising to do it, not pointing and laughing. Votes: 2

I am not against migration. It is simply pragmatic to restrict migration, while at the same time encouraging integration and fighting discrimination. I support the idea of the free movement of goods, people, money and jobs in Europe. Votes: 2

Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It's transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It's uplifting, it's encouraging, it's strengthening. Votes: 2

When you get into a tight place and everything goes against you, till it seems as though you could not hang on a minute longer, never give up then, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn. Votes: 2

My parents were very open about what kind of talent I had. They never pushed me to become an accountant because they knew that would be just absolutely ridiculous. So they were encouraging in what I am able to do with some success. Votes: 2

I had spent five years not earning a penny, getting rejected. Thank God I had a husband who was supportive and encouraging. But I still said to myself, 'If the Everleighs doesn't sell, I'm finished with writing forever.' I was going to get an office job. Votes: 2

I know of no single formula for success. But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together. Votes: 2

Freedom is a timeless value. The United Nations Charter calls for encouraging respect for fundamental freedoms. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights mentions freedom more than twenty times. All countries have committed to protecting individual freedoms on paper - but in practice, too many break their pledge. Votes: 2

In these times of the 'Great Recession', we shouldn't be trying to shift the benefits of wealth behind some curtain. We should be celebrating and encouraging people to make as much money as they can. Profits equal tax money. While some people might find it distasteful to pay taxes, I don't. I find it patriotic. Votes: 2

It is nice to make a record and people like it, and it's encouraging. Votes: 1

Hillary [Clinton] had all these A-listers, well, look at this parade of losers that did that video encouraging electors to not vote for [Donald] Trump. Votes: 1

Hillary [Clinton] had all these A-listers, well, look at this parade of losers that did that video encouraging electors to not vote for [Donald] Trump. Votes: 1

The voice of nature is always encouraging. Votes: 0

The environment on set is very encouraging. Votes: 0

Keep encouraging one another with affectionate love. Votes: 0

The economy is showing encouraging signs of recovery. Votes: 0

Never underestimate the power of an encouraging word. Votes: 0

My mom has a very subtle way of encouraging. Votes: 0

True artists unburden their envies and work toward encouraging amateurs. Votes: 0

Macedonia's handling of ethnic relations and other issues is encouraging. Votes: 0

My mum and mad were both very generous, encouraging parents. Votes: 0

We must do a better job of encouraging lifelong curiosity. Votes: 0

I blame my grandmother for encouraging me to become an actress. Votes: 0

You cannot further the Brotherhood of Man by encouraging class hatred. Votes: 0

Life is short, God's way of encouraging a bit of focus. Votes: 0

My mother was always encouraging about my wanting to be an artist. Votes: 0

Schooling, instead of encouraging the asking of questions, too often discourages it. Votes: 0

I'm always encouraging my fans to be resilient lovers and fighters simultaneously. Votes: 0

I'm encouraging kids to use computers at their own pace to build aspirations. Votes: 0

The entertainment industry is encouraging young people to defy and deceive their parents. Votes: 0

Let us not demean or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging. Votes: 0

I keep encouraging the pharmaceutical companies to put more money into R&D. Votes: 0

You know one of the most encouraging things about faith? It pleases God. Votes: 0

I'm trying to make work that is reflective and is encouraging of reflection. Votes: 0

I encourage people to read by encouraging them to read whatever they want. Votes: 0

Iraqis have held elections and have recently put together their government, all encouraging developments. Votes: 0

There are few things more fundamentally encouraging and stimulating than seeing someone else die. Votes: 0

Don't you remember that love, like medicine, is only the art of encouraging nature? Votes: 0

Don't you remember that love, like medicine, is only the art of encouraging nature~? Votes: 0

Seduction is merely encouraging a man to do something he already wants to do. Votes: 0

I definitely had creative people around me, but my parents were more just very encouraging. Votes: 0

I'd like to be known for stepping up, and encouraging others to do the same. Votes: 0

True interactivity is not about clicking on icons or downloading files, it's about encouraging communication. Votes: 0

It's all about giving back, helping people and encouraging people. I love to do that. Votes: 0

But music is, at the very minimum, inflammatory, exclusionary, divisive, encouraging of snobbery and solipsism. Votes: 0

Michelle Obama. She is big on encouraging kids to eat healthy - which is great. Votes: 0

All of WhatsApp's growth has come from happy customers encouraging their friends to try the service. Votes: 0

Leadership is about encouraging women to break their silence and tell their stories to the world. Votes: 0

I have respect for the sport so I will contribute to the sport by encouraging artists . Votes: 0

As a society we should be encouraging people out of the debt-culture mindset, not promoting it. Votes: 0

I'm always friendly and encouraging on set. I want people to be at their best creatively. Votes: 0

Part of avoiding thoughts about something was not encouraging opportunities for that something to makes itself felt. Votes: 0

I've always been a big supporter of equal rights and encouraging people to be who they are. Votes: 0

We live in an imbalanced society when it comes to encouraging male sexuality and discouraging female sexuality. Votes: 0

I just want to be better. I just want to be better. But this is very encouraging. Votes: 0

Much music teaching seems more concerned with controlling the student than with encouraging the student's own impulses. Votes: 0

A student never forgets an encouraging private word, when it is given with sincere respect and admiration. Votes: 0

Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not. Votes: 0

Always do the right thing, always be exciting, always be encouraging, and always be learning something new. Votes: 0

I don’t believe in involving the government in enforcing or encouraging the lifestyle of gays and homosexuals. Votes: 0

You balance the budget by restraining the growth of government and encouraging the growth of the private sector. Votes: 0

There's always Tunisia. Amid the smoking ruins of the Middle East, there is that one encouraging success story. Votes: 0

Nothing keeps me in such awe as perfect beauty; now, there is something consoling and encouraging in ugliness. Votes: 0

People always are encouraging about a terrible loss, so that sometimes the loser would like to strangle them. Votes: 0

Money is like manure; it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around encouraging young things to grow. Votes: 0

It's essentially encouraging parents, teachers, and caretakers to remind children how special they are on a regular basis. Votes: 0

Present governments are encouraging separatism in Australia by providing opportunities, land, moneys and facilities available only to Aboriginals. Votes: 0

This is what I find encouraging about the writing trades: ... They allow lunatics to seem saner than sane. Votes: 0

We have to find climate-friendly ways of encouraging economic growth. The good news is we think they exist Votes: 0

We only want what success we can get despite encouraging others to share our general views about reality. Votes: 0

Thrilled to be part of this new project Generation Nature and just encouraging kids to change the world. Votes: 0

She called it a slap, but I called it a high-five to my face. Love is so encouraging! Votes: 0

My parents were quite liberal with us, always encouraging us to be our own person and be creative. Votes: 0

I also found it particularly encouraging that the decent people in his life were now outnumbering the crazy bitches Votes: 0

Creating a warm, caring, supportive, encouraging environment is probably the most important thing you can do for your family. Votes: 0

Scientific research can reduce superstition by encouraging people to think and view things in terms of cause and effect. Votes: 0

The interest in encouraging freedom of expression in a democratic society outweighs any theoretical but unproven benefit of censorship. Votes: 0

13 to $20 billion a year could be saved in health care costs by demedicalizing childbirth, developing midwifery, and encouraging breastfeeding. Votes: 0

For some time now, I have been encouraging people to ask themselves why things look the way they do. Votes: 0

The management system which makes only a pretense of valuing employee involvement and encouraging employee empowerment merely breeds cynicism. Votes: 0

How can you love people without encouraging them? And how can you be loyal to people without educating them. Votes: 0

Apologists for the profession contend that lawyers are as honest as other men, but this is not very encouraging. Votes: 0

Initial reports are encouraging. In the end of the day, it's going to be deeds, not words, that matter. Votes: 0

Teaching for creativity involves teaching creatively. There are three related tasks in teaching for creativity: encouraging, identifying and fostering. Votes: 0

Why should it be that just when technology is most encouraging of creativity, the law should be most restrictive? Votes: 0

Be cohesive in your dealings. Trust built on and from mutual support, facilitating communication and encouraging coordination can be rewarding. Votes: 0

Keep fighting for animals by making compassionate, cruelty-free choices every day and encouraging those around you to do the same. Votes: 0

The backlash against Big Government is an encouraging sign of a growing resistance to the mission creep of federal power. Votes: 0

A currency designed for long-term storage and investment doesn't do so well at encouraging transactions and exchange in the moment. Votes: 0

I've always been very happy. I've always been easy going and I've always been very encouraging; it's just my personality. Votes: 0

it's your own fault for encouraging him..., you know. Now he thinks he's a human being. Neal of Queens cove Votes: 0

The war on drugs has been a social and political failure. We need to encourage sport and stop encouraging drugs. Votes: 0

I spend a lot of time talking to young and emerging producers on Twitter, feeding back thoughts and encouraging them. Votes: 0

There is mercy in every place. And mercy, encouraging thought gives even affliction a grace and reconciles man to his lot. Votes: 0

If someone analyzed your words today, what percentage would be tender, encouraging, uplifting, faith-building, and joyful? Would it match Christ's proportions? Votes: 0

I always say I lived my life with my grandmother. She was emotionally stable, and she was very encouraging to me. Votes: 0

Part of the transaction between writer and reader is the pleasure of building a community and encouraging people to play along. Votes: 0

The smallest thought could not exist unless the entire universe and the laws of physics were in some way encouraging it. Votes: 0

Even through such simple acts as telling the truth, being kind, and encouraging others, we bring a smile to God's face. Votes: 0

Spending only what the country can afford, rewarding savings, encouraging independence, supporting marriage: people know that these things are common sense. Votes: 0

Reaffirming the justice of the American system bolsters our legitimacy with allies, thereby encouraging further cooperation and improving our national security. Votes: 0

I think actors like to be directed. Actors like to know where they're headed and what they want, so I'm very encouraging. Votes: 0

Vegas; one of the few places still encouraging men in their fifties to dress like their in a boy-band from the 80's. Votes: 0

Science shouldn't be just for scientists, and there are encouraging signs that it is becoming more pervasive in culture and the media. Votes: 0

The Appreciation Meditation is the first step towards allowing and encouraging your inner nature to come to the surface of your mind. Votes: 0

No matter how much you keep encouraging someone who is blindfolded to stare through the cloth, he still won't see a thing.". Votes: 0

I want to do all types of music, music for all people. I want my music to be encouraging, to help people. Votes: 0

By promoting liberty abroad, we will build a safer world. By encouraging liberty at home, we will build a more hopeful America. Votes: 0

It is an encouraging observation that no good measure was ever proposed which, if duly pursued, failed to prevail in the end. Votes: 0

Rather than encouraging apathy through submissive responses, let us deliver the message loudly and clearly, that needles killing and suffering is wrong. Votes: 0

The flaw in our character is our insistence on separating blue-collar jobs from white-collar jobs, and encouraging one form of education over another. Votes: 0

By encouraging renewable energy sources such as wind energy, we boost South Dakota's economy and we help reduce America's dependence on foreign oil. Votes: 0

My parents were intelligent and encouraging, but at the same time, they were displeased at me becoming a wandering troubadour and wire walker. Votes: 0

We have an opportunity to create a future where we are actually encouraging providers to keep people away from acute care, whenever possible. Votes: 0

Few things are as encouraging as the realization that things can be different and that we have a role in making them so. Votes: 0

Many of my executives have worked with me since the beginning. I can be fair and decisive and encouraging as well as demanding. Votes: 0

Ministry need not be an office; it's a lifestyle devoted to attracting the lost to Christ and encouraging other believers in the faith. Votes: 0

Warren [Beatty] was very adamant and very encouraging of me to direct. It's definitely something that I'd like to pursue more in the future. Votes: 0

Copyright protects corporate monopoly rights over culture and provides much of the profits to media conglomeratesm encouraging the wholesale privatization of our common culture. Votes: 0

Quickly, after I landed in England, I found out ways to get scholarships. England turned out to be a very encouraging place for me. Votes: 0

War had the effect of encouraging people to try to stay alive. Poverty, too. Survival was simply too hard-won to be given up lightly. Votes: 0

I enjoy doing motivational talks with businesses and other organizations. I really enjoy being with people and encouraging them in the work they do. Votes: 0

The world needs more women filmmakers, so we have to keep encouraging ourselves and one another, and eventually things must get easier for us. Votes: 0

I was very driven to act from a very young age, and my parents were not only tolerant of that drive but also encouraging. Votes: 0

I love talking to the youth and helping them as much as I can or encouraging them, if I can help them at all. Votes: 0

To be used of God. Is there anything more encouraging, more fulfilling? Perhaps not, but there is something more basic: to meet with God. Votes: 0

Political correctness is one of the engines of nannyism. Allowing and even encouraging offensive ideas is vital for the intellectually health of a free society. Votes: 0

I'd like to do a television show that is encouraging, useful, and clean, and I'd like to go up against Entertainment Tonight and beat it. Votes: 0

When you're encouraging - the government is encouraging guns to be sold illegally to people that shouldn't have them, the laws aren't being faithfully executed. Votes: 0

The salvation of the world depends on the men who will not take evil good-humouredly, and whose laughter destroys the fool instead of encouraging him. Votes: 0

Football is a personal interest which has been turned into a philanthropic initiative directed at encouraging social cohesion during the difficult process of African modernisation. Votes: 0

Adoption is a global issue these days - it's certainly current - and it's encouraging for a lot of couples whether they're straight or gay. Votes: 0

It's been encouraging to hear the pope talking about climate change and take it away from being a political issue to being one of survival. Votes: 0

Orange strengthens your emotional body, encouraging a general feeling of joy, well-being, and cheerfulness. Orange vibration foods are: oranges, tangerines, apricots, mangoes, peaches and carrots. Votes: 0

Recently though, our State Governments have discussed instigating a carbon trading scheme - the details are still to be decided - and that's an encouraging sign. Votes: 0

In the last generation, with public Christianity in headlong retreat, we have caught our first, distant view of a de-Christianized world , and it is not encouraging. Votes: 0

The U.S. and Israel probably lead the way in terms of venture investment in technologies companies focused on the security paradigm. That is quite encouraging. Votes: 0

My folks are hilarious extroverts and have always been very supportive of all my artistic endeavors. I'm really lucky to come from such an encouraging family. Votes: 0

The American taxpayer should not be treated more shabbily than debtors from other nations and we should be encouraging other nations to help rebuild Iraq's economy. Votes: 0

Greater public recognition will also be critical in encouraging prevention and early intervention, and more generally in building public support to meet the challenges of dementia. Votes: 0

The people in the US Drug Enforcement Department are encouraging drug trade so that they could show performance and get millions of dollars worth of budget. Votes: 0

Mike Huckabee represents something that is either tremendously encouraging or deeply disturbing, depending on your point of view: a marriage of Christian fundamentalism with economic populism. Votes: 0

Everyone felt comfortable with these guys and what their vision was, and when they said they want to keep the staff intact, that was very encouraging. 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

Nothing is more important for young people than enhancing their life chances, liberating their potential and encouraging their contribution to a globally competitive and modern economy. Votes: 0

This is my first visit to Africa, a region where President Bush has voiced a deep passion for fostering and encouraging economic development, investment and trade. Votes: 0

When I make the effort to pay attention to the sights, sounds and sensations around me, I’m encouraging myself to live in the present moment. Votes: 0

You have to be careful what you imagine, because the act of imagining is the act of encouraging yourself to be a certain kind of person. Votes: 0

Recently though, our State Governments have discussed instigating a carbon trading scheme - the details are still to be decided - and that's an encouraging sign." Votes: 0

Conversation creates a new kind of network within organizations. Current networks are used for competitive advantage, but conversation is focused on encouraging people to realize their potential. Votes: 0

The place of the arts in the classroom is essential in encouraging invention, ambition, and an understanding of the importance and pleasures of living an examined life, Votes: 0

My parents, man, they're just the most loving, encouraging... They're like those people who define themselves through their role as parents before people in their own rights. Votes: 0

Trying to keep up with health advice can feel like surfing the Net for weather forecasts: what you find is always changing, often contradictory and rarely encouraging. Votes: 0

I love raising awareness and encouraging people to take action for World Environment Day, because it demonstrates how individual voices can become a global chorus for change. Votes: 0

I'm encouraging other people, whether they're professionals or not, to use their creativity to express themselves, to get a conversation going, to get the party started, really. Votes: 0

For a group of people who claimed to be concerned for her safety, they did seem to have developed rather a habit of encouraging uprisings against monarchs. Votes: 0

Certainly, Lu. Whatever you like,' said Peter unexpectedly. This was encouraging, but as Peter instantly rolled round and went to sleep again it wasn't much use. Votes: 0

I've been a huge fan of Chris Martin forever; it'd be awesome to work with him. He's really kind, and he's been really encouraging when we've met. Votes: 0

I've had trouble with criticism, I guess. It's hard to know what role criticism plays in either encouraging poets or in getting other people to read them. Votes: 0

Everyone thinks when they start writing that they can't do it. I was lucky. My sister Delia was the most important person in terms of encouraging me. Votes: 0

Marijuana does not cause brain damage. Our media does by creating fears, encouraging hate and then selling the remedy to the fears and hate the media creates Votes: 0

Every obstacle must at first be put in the path of the aspiring artist. For it is only those whom you cannot discourage who are worth encouraging. Votes: 0

What's encouraging is that the early new platforms - Kindle and iPad - are clearly leading to people buying more books. The data is in on that. Votes: 0

The purpose cannot be creating self-styled democracies, but rather encouraging steps that are conducive to establishing democratic rule at universal standards. Obviously, this would be a formidable journey. Votes: 0

I try to get people thinking, to consider their pasts and presents, ultimately encouraging them and giving them the tools to embrace the work of reshaping their lives. Votes: 0

I think encouraging young people to twerk might be a bad thing. It's a stripper's move. If I had a daughter of nine, I wouldn't want her twerking. Votes: 0

Midori has been a steadfast supporter of the United Nations, as a Messenger of Peace and more recently by encouraging our efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Votes: 0

The purpose cannot be creating self-styled democracies, but rather encouraging steps that are conducive to establishing democratic rule at universal standards. Obviously, this would be a formidable journey Votes: 0

Love lifts you up. Love is giving and kindness. Love is encouraging. Love is healing. If these things do not surround you, you are in the wrong relationship. Votes: 0

We are prodding, challenging, seeking contradictions or small, persistent residual errors, proposing alternative explanations, encouraging heresy. We give our highest rewards to those who convincingly disprove established beliefs. Votes: 0

Michael O'Donoghue was a very close friend of mine - very encouraging with my stuff, and really a great guy - but he was a no-kidding difficult person. Votes: 0

Safety nets for the poor and disadvantaged are a must for any compassionate nation, but encouraging folks to go on the dole when not absolutely necessary is disgraceful. Votes: 0

A professor can never better distinguish himself in his work than by encouraging a clever pupil, for the true discovers are among them, as comets amongst the stars. Votes: 0

Writing is no dying art form in America because most published writers here accept the wisdom and the necessity of encouraging the talent that follows in their footsteps. Votes: 0

If we want to get beyond this whole I'm-cool-because-I-care-about-women thing, what we really need to do is we have to start encouraging women to get engineering degrees in college. Votes: 0

Under the circumstances, may I suggest another means of encouraging probity in elective office. I refer to term limitations, which can serve ends beyond that of saving congressional souls. Votes: 0

We know that ISIL and other terrorist groups are actively encouraging people, around the world and in our country, to commit terrible acts of violence, oftentimes as lone-wolf actors. Votes: 0

I endeavor to make a picture, for instance, exert a positive influence on the observer by its coloring, mood, and compositional idea, encouraging, say, activation, tranquilization, concentration, or harmony... Votes: 0

True teachers are those who use themselves as bridges over which they invite their students to cross; then, having facilitated their crossing, joyfully collapse, encouraging them to create theirown. Votes: 0

It is possible in medicine, even when you intend to do good, to do harm instead. That is why science thrives on actively encouraging criticism rather than stifling it. Votes: 0

To me, leadership is about encouraging people. It's about stimulating them. It's about enabling them to achieve what they can achieve - and to do that with a purpose. Votes: 0

Our Government is investing in stronger communities by supporting the important work of charities by reducing their administrative burden, encouraging charitable giving and allowing charities to use modern electronic tools. Votes: 0

Let us not demeanor or belittle. Rather, let us be compassionate and encouraging,. We must be careful that we do not destroy another person's confidence through careless words. or actions. Votes: 0

You know my parents, man, they're just the most loving, encouraging"¦ They're like those people who define themselves through their role as parents before people in their own rights. Votes: 0

I find myself seeking out the commonalities of our different religious experiences with hopes of encouraging, through my writings, the most hopeful, loving and redemptive qualities in all of us. Votes: 0

A man of strength and wisdom, John Paul became an inspiration to generations of both Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world by encouraging freedom, promoting peace and respecting all faiths. Votes: 0

By encouraging conservation, increasing investments in clean, renewable sources of energy, and promoting increased domestic production of oil and gas, we can build a more secure future for our country. Votes: 0

Religious liberty doesn't include encouraging a fellow American to engage in violent jihad and kill an American here. That is not protected free speech. That is not protected religious belief. Votes: 0

There are some fine books and essays about that. Lewis Hyde has written about alcoholism and poets and the role that society gives its writers - encouraging them to die. Votes: 0

I'm one of the people who was a pioneer in encouraging musicians, early in the game, to get interested in technology, and now all the musicians are getting into it. Votes: 0

I claim that nothing else is so effective in encouraging the growth of chess strength as such independent analysis, both of the games of the great players and your own. Votes: 0

If we all could be a true friend to someone, praying and encouraging one person somehow, that's a first step in being part of making the world a better place, Votes: 0

Hell is not evil; it's a place where evil gets punished. Hell is not pleasant, appealing, or encouraging. But Hell is morally good, because a good God must punish evil. Votes: 0

Any project that I find encouraging that isn't attached to a studio, I can go to them, which I definitely would. You have to take an interest in what you do. Votes: 0

Posting something that is encouraging and well done compared to something that is trashy and common is the difference between eating a fine meal or the scraps from making that meal. Votes: 0

The greatest job that any mother will ever do will be in nurturing, teaching, lifting, encouraging and rearing her children in righteousness and truth. None other can adequately take her place. Votes: 0

We should be encouraging people to earn a lot of money. I do not know one wealthy person who does not spend money - and most of them employ other people. Votes: 0

we must continue to be open in the face of great opposition. No one is encouraging us to be open and still we must peel away the layers of the heart. Votes: 0

Honorary degrees and lifetime achievement awards are very encouraging. I know that it might sound strange that a writer who has published many books still needs encouragement, but this is true. Votes: 0

Providing better computer science education in public schools to kids, and encouraging girls to participate, is the only way to rewrite stereotypes about tech and really break open the old-boys' club. Votes: 0

As a designer and someone that likes getting my hands dirty, it's hard. It's a competition. I can't give too much away. One thing I could do was offer encouraging words. Votes: 0

I feel like when I stay focused on encouraging people, and giving them hope, and helping them live their everyday life, I think that's where I can have the most impact. Votes: 0

My family was very encouraging, and both of my grandparents were both beautiful singers. My grandmother was a coloratura soprano, and my grandfather was an Irish tenor in a barbershop quartet. Votes: 0

In both writing and sleeping, we learn to be physically still at the same time we are encouraging our minds to unlock from the humdrum rational thinking of our daytime lives. Votes: 0

It's exciting and encouraging that the spirit of exploration is alive and that students see it occurring in their lifetime. These may well be the children that make it a reality. Votes: 0

We should not forget the principles of Christian mercy and justice: to welcome back those who are repentant and need our assistance, while encouraging the faithful to endure to the end. Votes: 0

The most important and urgent appeal we have to make is for an immediate cease-fire. Initial reports from the cease-fire talks being held in N'Djamena in Chad are not very encouraging. Votes: 0

Not hippie - my parents were not hippies - but they were very supportive and encouraging, and that does a lot for someone, and it gives them a lot of confidence. Votes: 0

Research highlights a striking link between between encouraging child-raising and class. Half of working-class parents' interactions with their 12-18 month-olds were affirming, versus 80% among the affluent and 20% among those in poverty. Votes: 0

We are not being arrogant or complacent when we are said that our country, as a united nation, has never in its entire history, enjoyed such a confluence of encouraging possibilities. Votes: 0

We know the Church wasn't born 200 years ago. It's encouraging to see some of the post-denominational churches actually wanting to reconnect with the story and the prayer life of the larger Church. Votes: 0

We talked about the resources that the justice department has available to help them -- the technical assistance to ensure that we're diffusing situations, not encouraging them to spiral out of control. Votes: 0

The educational process should not be one of homogenizing. It should be one of encouraging excellence... when we fail to make financial aid depend upon performance, we eliminate the incentive to excellence. Votes: 0

My father was always playing the piano. He played all kinds of music - Gershwin, all kinds of stuff. He was really a hugely encouraging force to me when I was little. Votes: 0

In many ways I wish I wasn't an actor dragging around the baggage from being one so that I could just devote my energies to encouraging people to find their true selves. Votes: 0

The recent, single-year influx of unaccompanied minors from foreign countries into the United States is a direct result of President Obama's policies of encouraging amnesty and failing to enforce existing immigration laws. Votes: 0

And I think detente had manifestly failed, and that the pursuit of it was encouraging Soviet expansion and rendering the world more dangerous, and especially rendering the Western world in greater peril. Votes: 0

The only way in which one human being can properly attempt to influence another is by encouraging him to think for himself, instead of endeavoring to instill ready-made opinions into his head. Votes: 0

Ah, Hope! what would life be, stripped of thy encouraging smiles, that teach us to look behind the dark clouds of today, for the golden beams that are to gild the morrow. Votes: 0

My father was very chic. My mum was always encouraging me. Some parents would say, 'Why don't you be a lawyer, a doctor, or something more important?' They never said that. Votes: 0

We all have only one life to live on Earth, and through television we have the choice of encouraging others to demean this life or to cherish it in creative, imaginative ways. Votes: 0

My uncles and other relatives are against encouraging girls in every aspect, and that includes sports. I hardly interact with them. My parents are more open. They back me all the way. Votes: 0

Like sacrifices, prayer is intended to change man, not God. Its purpose is to cultivate a contrite heart, to promote feelings of humility and inadequacy in man, whilst encouraging reliance on Divine assistance. Votes: 0

Anne: "But have you ever noticed one encouraging thing about me, Marilla? I never make the same mistake twice". Marilla: "I don't know as that's much benefit when you're always making new ones". Votes: 0

Despite the encouraging and wonderful gains and the changes for women which have occurred in my lifetime, there is still room to advance and to promote correction of the remaining deficiencies and imbalances. Votes: 0

I'm encouraging these women, like Cheryl Strayed, to take the jump to writing for the screen. She is adapting her book Tiny Beautiful Things for us. They're infinitely capable of tackling the format. Votes: 0

What the fundamentalists are doing is a total negation of their own faith - encouraging and lionizing suicide bombers and killing women and children, hardly in keeping with the teachings of Prophet Mohammed. Votes: 0

Allen Anderson speaks from the heart about subjects he loves; this enthralls audiences everywhere. His outlook is realistic but invariably positive, encouraging everyone to expect the best. Audience feedback is replete with superlatives. Votes: 0

I am definitely a Type-A, tidy, everything-has-a-place kind of person, so initially encouraging a mess was against my nature. But once you realize all the benefits, it's pretty simple to let that go. Votes: 0

My parents went crazy when they found out that I had gotten the part in 'Conversations With My Father!' I'd never given acting a thought. They were proud of me and very encouraging. Votes: 0

The Tea Baggers, they're not a movement, they're a cult.... Cults tend to populate from within, encouraging members to have huge broods of children and to give them strange names, like Moonbeam, and Trig. Votes: 0

There is no sense and no sanity in objecting to the desecration of the flag while tolerating and justifying and encouraging as a daily business the desecration of the country for which it stands. Votes: 0

Do you want to make progress? If so, then take each problem not as a challenging rival, but as an encouraging friend of yours, who is helping you to arrive at your ultimate destination. Votes: 0

The failure of Socialism since 1945 is that whilst encouraging us all, the creators of wealth, to produce less through strikes, it has caused us all to demand a higher level of our own product. Votes: 0

When we spend time in silence, we can hear the voice of our soul whispering its sacred message and encouraging us to make choices that bring us more happiness, health, love, meaning, and peace. Votes: 0

The public school system: "Usually a twelve year sentence of mind control. Crushing creativity, smashing individualism, encouraging collectivism and compromise, destroying the exercise of intellectual inquiry, twisting it instead into meek subservience to authority." Votes: 0

At various times over 20 years, I did preliminary designs for aircraft like the Stratolaunch. For that whole time I was encouraging us to do something that almost everyone else felt you could not do. Votes: 0

Thanks to the heroic sons and daughters of this country, who have paid sacrifices, we have been able to score a number of victories which are encouraging the nation-building process we are engaged in. Votes: 0

At least, it is encouraging to me that President [Barack] Obama has put Afghanistan front and center in this broader so-called War on terror, and that he is taking a different approach to Afghanistan. Votes: 0

I'm really excited that 'The Other Woman' did so well at the box office, and I hope that will keep encouraging people to make movies about women, starring women, about female friendships. More. Please. Votes: 0

God is with you, and He'll help you make spiritual progress-strengthening and encouraging you to keep on keeping on during rough times. It's easy to quit, but it takes faith to press on to victory. Votes: 0

The heart of our problem is the selfishness in our heart. The human spirit soars with hope when lifted by an encouraging word. The important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. Votes: 0

I'm encouraging young people to become social business entrepreneurs and contribute to the world, rather than just making money. Making money is no fun. Contributing to and changing the world is a lot more fun. Votes: 0

The fact of the matter is that instead of going around the world and haranguing countries for engaging with China, the West should be encouraging its own businesses to trade and invest in these regions. Votes: 0

I'm encouraging young people to become social business entrepreneurs and contribute to the world, rather than just making money. Making money is no fun. Contributing to and changing the world is a lot more fun." Votes: 0

Seeing the rebirth of the Delaware Estuary as a valuable natural resource is certainly encouraging, and I am encouraged not just by the progress made in the Delaware Estuary but in estuaries throughout the country. Votes: 0

I believe the quickest and most sure way to reduce poverty, raise living standards and create jobs around the world is to make economies and governments more open and free, thereby encouraging business and entrepreneurship. Votes: 0

Infield practice is more mystic ritual than preparation, encouraging the big-leaguer, no less than the duffer in the stands, to believe in spite of all evidence to the contrary, that playing ball is a snap. Votes: 0

There are a few things that were disconcerting, the stories about the private security firm not having enough people, supposed strike of the immigration and customs officials, that obviously is not something which is encouraging. Votes: 0

Being a role model is cool and a great honor. I'm grateful to be considered one and will live up to that title by encouraging kids to eat their Wheaties and brush their teeth often. Votes: 0

Lula da Silva was my hero when he was president. I Googled him so many times. The fact that he got 20 million people out of poverty... that happened by encouraging entrepreneurship, by supporting small business. Votes: 0