John Ortberg Quotes
Actually, my character needs to be questioned. On a regular basis. By people who know and love me.
Quotes to Explore
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It's interesting that one of the definitions of the word 'human' is 'sympathetic.' More and more people are beginning to show that they understand why that is important.
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Under-representation of women and other inequality among researchers is a problem that will not solve itself as women acquire competence.
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There was just a lot of comedy on the TV in the house, and my parents are both very funny.
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I don't think I've ever sent a text to Gordon Brown because I'm confident that he would absolutely have no idea how to receive it. He barely managed to master WordPerfect 4.1.
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I've got quite a good poker face. I'm known for being able to keep my emotions very much in check: no one knows how I'm feeling. I can be winning or losing but keep it very much the same.
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Spend time reflecting on your emotional and physical existence and how that applies to the voice. You have to apply that wisdom and experience when you sing - it's what comes through.
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I'm just someone who marvels at God.
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Team members have to hold each other accountable. If there's a meeting, all members have to commit to be present and to help one another; they can't just check out when they feel they're not getting any benefits.
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The only real indulgence was buying a house. That was a pretty big step.
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You wouldn't recognize me from one project to the next.
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Without doubt, machinery has greatly increased the number of well-to-do idlers.
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I'm probably proudest of being able to lift a lot of us out of the 'hood. That's the biggest thing, that I've been able to employ a lot of people and give them opportunities.
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What makes Ireland inclined toward the drama is that it's a great country for conversation.
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Anyone who reads my work will see that there are often difficult relationships between fathers and sons.
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I never met a woman I didn't like. I love 'em all, in their different ways.
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The soul is placed in the body like a rough diamond, and must be polished, or the luster of it will never appear.
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I feel like there should be a statute of limitations on scoring political points on the tragedy that was Hurricane Katrina.
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For women who turn to welfare, Big Brother becomes Husband.
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'Blackheart' was the moment for me to really open up and let people into the world that is me.
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Do the story in the way it really demands to be done, which may mean using several different styles or only one style; but it's still about respecting the story.
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I cast my heart into my rhymes, That you, in the dim coming times, May know how my heart went with them After the red-rose-bordered hem.
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The long irons are the nemesis of the average golfer. I'm convinced that the underlying reason for this is that he keeps hearing how hard they are to handle. They're not that difficult, truly.
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I have a lot of friends, but my biggest fear is loneliness. I miss my family in Mumbai, and my biggest nightmare every day is to go back home alone.
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Actually, my character needs to be questioned. On a regular basis. By people who know and love me.
