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self creative tone
Our peasant music, naturally, is invariably tonal, if not always in the sense that the inflexible major and minor system is tonal. (An "atonal" folk-music, in my opinion, is unthinkable.) Since we depend upon a tonal basis of this kind in our creative work, it is quite self-evident that our works are quite pronouncedly tonal in type. I must admit, however, that there was a time when I thought I was approaching a species of twelve-tone music. Yet even in works of that period the absolute tonal foundation is unmistakable. Bela Bartok
self abandon one-thing
The one thing which you have to abandon unconditionally is your self. Bede Griffiths
self self-respect world
Learn to live in this world with self-respect B. R. Ambedkar
self society devil
Avoid self-righteousness like the devil- nothing is so self-blinding. B. H. Liddell Hart
selfish damn-you ideas
I've had only one idea in my life - a true idee fixe. To put it as bluntly as possible - the idea of having my own way. 'Control!' expresses it. The control of human behavior. In my early experimental days it was a frenzied, selfish desire to dominate. I remember the rage I used to feel when a prediction went awry. I could have shouted at the subjects of my experiments, 'Behave, damn you! Behave as you ought! B. F. Skinner
self behavior given
A self is a repertoire of behavior appropriate to a given set of contingencies.
self knowing done
I've rarely done anything that's overtly self-destructive without consciously knowing what I'm doing. And then of course, the astute journalist jumps forward and says, "Why are you being calculated?" Calculated seems to assume a sinister intent. My intent is always for artistic effect. Billy Corgan
self decision behavior
To understand ourself, we must understand our "selves," or the parts of us that motivate our thoughts, decisions, and behaviors. Bill Crawford
self-confidence keys knowing
The key to self-confidence is knowing that you would choose you... and why. In this way the chosen becomes the chooser, and love versus fear becomes the energy of choice.
optimism worry people
Many people would rather be certain of their worries and fears, than risk the uncertainty of hope and optimism.
optimism realistic worst
Realistic optimism allows us to experience the best until we have to deal with the worst ... which often, never comes.
optimism curiosity superstitions
Human spirit is the ability to face the uncertainty of the future with curiosity and optimism. Bernard Beckett
optimism effort mind
Optimism, unaccompanied by personal effort, is merely a state of mind and not fruitful. Bill Vaughan
optimism organic spirit
Her spirit and her optimism are organic to the American spirit, and that's what this show is about. Martin Charnin
optimism revolutionary
Optimism is a revolutionary act Cameron Crowe
optimism want should
That is why, with optimism instead of fear, all those who want to see Puerto Rico's status resolved should seek the truth about each option, including the upside and the downside of each. Dick Thornburgh
optimism parental faith-based
I suppose I'd characterize myself as having a faith-based optimism. My faith is parental and Darwinian. Denis Hayes
optimism cuba impressed
What most impressed me about Cuba was the optimism. Walter Benjamin
doubt guilt reasonable
reasonable doubt as to the guilt of the appellant. William Taylor
doubt fast paperwork regulation tough
Regulation is a factor, no doubt about it. But it may not be how tough the regulation is, but how fast it is -- how fast can you get your paperwork through? S. Hughes
doubt key paul proven
Paul is a proven winner, ... He'll be the key for us, no doubt about it. He won't be rattled.
doubtful everybody figure follow last lead less path process success sure system
Our old system is less favorably positioned. To follow the same path would not lead to success in our view. We were doubtful the last meeting, now we're convinced. If we go through this whole process it's not going to work. If we want to bid, we want to win. We have to figure it out and make sure we have everybody on board. Peter Ueberroth
doubtful everybody figure follow last lead less path process success sure system
Our old system is less favorably positioned, ... To follow the same path would not lead to success in our view. We were doubtful the last meeting, now we're convinced. If we go through this whole process it's not going to work. If we want to bid, we want to win. We have to figure it out and make sure we have everybody on board.
doubted guns hope lose lost people point starting together
People have doubted us because we lost our big guns and everything and we lose our point guard. I think we've come together nicely. We really are starting to play well together and I hope that continues.
doubt project
Some may doubt that such a project can be completed, ... But where there is a will, there is always a way -- especially if it is the will of God.
doubt job leave plan
Our plan is to get the job done this year. To leave no doubt on the floor.
doubts rod
Rod had it pegged from the beginning. I had doubts about his methods. But he's got guts.