#convictions

But, in fact, a person's sexual choice is the result and sum of their fundamental convictions. Tell me what a person finds sexually attractive and I will tell you their entire philosophy of life. ↗

— Ayn Rand

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He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions. ↗

— Louisa May Alcott

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I think that people need to have the courage of their convictions and not be trying to fool people into thinking that they've changed overnight. ↗

— Chris Bell

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Be strong and follow your own convictions. You can't assume there is a lot of time to do what you like. This is what David Bowie is afraid of: that he will die before he gets a chance to make a real strong contribution. ↗

— Marc Bolan

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I have withstood the power of convictions a long time; and therefore I fear I shall be finally left of God. ↗

— David Brainerd

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The motion pictures I have made and the plays I have chosen to direct represent my convictions. ↗

— Elia Kazan

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Is it faith to understand nothing, and merely submit your convictions implicitly to the Church? ↗

— John Calvin

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All the strength and force of man comes from his faith in things unseen. He who believes is strong; he who doubts is weak. Strong convictions precede great actions. ↗

— James Freeman Clarke

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At eighteen our convictions are hills from which we look; at forty-five they are caves in which we hide. ↗

— F. Scott Fitzgerald

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We all like to hear a man speak out on his convictions and principles. But at the same time, you must understand that when you're running on a ticket, you're running with a team. ↗

— Richard J. Daley

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