- I Am
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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
- Government
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- Nov 07, 2020
The position the Government finds itself in is not one of constructing a law, but of carrying out a decision given by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
- Colors
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- Nov 07, 2020
Computer monitors can operate in many different video modes. In most cases, the decision about how many pixels and colors to display is yours - but not always.
- Love
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- Nov 07, 2020
A love of classical music is only partially a natural response to hearing the works performed, it also must come about by a decision to listen carefully, to pay close attention, a decision inevitably motivated by the cultural and social prestige of the art.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've always thought Harper Lee might have made a great decision. Much as you'd like to have more books by her, there's something about just one that's kind of mysterious and nice. On the other hand, the New York gossip about me was that I'd never write another book. So I thought, 'Well, I will then.'
- Focus
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- Nov 07, 2020
The discovery of the habit loop is important because it reveals a basic truth: When a habit emerges, the brain stops fully participating in decision making. It stops working so hard, or diverts focus to other tasks.
- Mine
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- Nov 07, 2020
I have heard your views. They do not harmonize with mine. The decision is taken unanimously.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
I made the decision to go on to college and major in drama and see where it would take me.
- Mind
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- Nov 07, 2020
I want to be a starter again, I would really enjoy playing for the Phillies again, but my first consideration in making my decision is finding a circumstance that is right for me. I want to play for the Phillies again, but I also wouldn't mind joining a team I've never played with before.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
Music can kind of make you one-dimensional. People see what's on the surface and what you rap about, and they make their decision on who you are from there.
- Music
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- Nov 07, 2020
I made the decision that I was going to make rap music in, like, fourth grade, so it's been something I was saying for a long time.
- Good
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- Nov 07, 2020
Something I try to instill in others is to just be a good person. It's a decision you make a million times a day. But if you just keep trying, good stuff comes to you in an ordained way.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
When people are making the decision to put a piece of content online, they really do truly want to get it in front of the largest audience.
- People
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- Nov 07, 2020
People in Eastern Washington should be confident in knowing that the government will not come and seize their property or farm land. Legislation is needed to correct this decision and restore the principle of having limited government involvement.
- Girl
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- Nov 07, 2020