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- Nov 07, 2020
Decision Quotes
The weight of a choice, before and after it's made.
This page collects decision quotes spanning military campaigns, a wartime scientific effort that ultimately went nowhere, and the personal calculus behind everyday choices, like skipping a workout for a role. One entry recalls the internal tug-of-war before founding Teach For America. See our Choice for a closer look at that moment of deciding.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Escape
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- Nov 07, 2020
No politician can expect to escape criticism for a controversial decision and we have to be robust in justifying what we do.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
It was a very big decision when I decided to leave B. Tech to come to Mumbai. But they were always supportive. At one point, I felt I shouldn't do it. My mother encouraged me then.
- Always
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- Nov 07, 2020
The fact that I have always been deeply invested in politics, and African politics in particular, inevitably played a role in my first novel and, of course, in my decision to write about a handful of particular conflicts in Africa as a journalist.
- Experience
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- Nov 07, 2020
Retiring from international football was a personal decision, and I was very sure about what I was doing. I played for my country for more than ten years, and there were highs and lows. It was a fantastic experience, though, and the most wonderful thing is that it ended well.
- Fore
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- Nov 07, 2020
It is the characteristic excellence of the strong man that he can bring momentous issues to the fore and make a decision about them. The weak are always forced to decide between alternatives they have not chosen themselves.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
My decision leaving the Nuggets was based on the organization not saying they had the cap room to sign me.
- Power
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- Nov 07, 2020
Had the decision belonged to Senator Kerry, Saddam hussein would still be in power today in Iraq. In fact, Saddam Hussein would almost certainly still be in control of Kuwait.
- Important
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- Nov 07, 2020
It's really important when we're writing our opinions to be transparent about what our decision method in the case is and how we get from Point A to B to C in the analysis.
- Best
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Court's legitimacy arises from the source of its authority - which is, of course, the Constitution - and is best preserved by adhering to decision methods that neither expand nor contract but legitimize the power of judicial review.
- Own
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- Nov 07, 2020
Individual companies now have the voluntary responsibility of recalling their own products. While many companies have acted properly and swiftly to recall contaminated goods, the delay between the identification of tainted foods and the company's decision to recall those foods leads to the needless sickness of too many Americans.
- Best
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- Nov 07, 2020
It was a culture shock at first, moving from Michigan to Mississippi. But it ended up being the best decision I ever made.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
When a person makes a decision, people will always want a reason they understand, so they'll put a negative spin on things.
- Parenting
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- Nov 07, 2020
Listen to the desires of your children. Encourage them and then give them the autonomy to make their own decision.
- Own
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- Nov 07, 2020
Mario Ruiz Massieu's resignation places the ball very firmly in Zedillo's court. A key decision he will have to make is whether he is going to govern with, without, or against his own party.
- Food
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- Nov 07, 2020