Quotes of: Christian-ethic Keyword

I have my issues with organized religion and cafeteria-style religion, picking and choosing certain dogmas that apply or seem ethical while ignoring the oppressive, non-inclusive, and outdated ones as if they don't exist. The trouble began a long tim...

She Ain't Heavy, She's My Mother: A Memoir

In an earlier stage of our development most human groups held to a tribal ethic. Members of the tribe were protected, but people of other tribes could be robbed or killed as one pleased. Gradually the circle of protection expanded, but as recently as...

Peter Singer

Today, however, we are having a hard time living because we are so bent on outwitting death.

The Ethics of Ambiguity

There is always only one question in the ethics of truth: how will I, as some-one, continue to exceed my own being?

Ethics: An Essay on the Understanding of Evil

Fighting is the ultimate act of intimacy. (...) Intimacy is based on shared vulnerability.

The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities

American art in general... takes to surreal exaggerations and metaphors; but its Puritan work ethic has little use for the playful self-indulgence behind Parisian Surrealism.

John Updike

There are already plenty of people who will take a firm stand on the need to be competely impartial between right and wrong.

101 Ethical Dilemmas

He is fascinated by their lack of conventional hierarchy or structure and loves how the forces of capital have subverted plans to control and order space.

Architecture, Ethics and Globalization

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A Rationalist Encyclopedia: a Book of Reference on Religion Philosophy Ethics and Science

The reputation of a great work ethic that took years to build can be forgotten with one act of misjudgment.

Resumes 101: Get in Step

We didn't have a lot when I was growing up, and it's the best thing that happened to me because I appreciate everything. I developed a strong work ethic, and I don't take anything for granted.

Sarah Jessica Parker

Banks need to think through their ethics very carefully, and many have done so. I don't know any bank that dismisses the concept of ethical banking.

Justin Welby

Whether it be training, dieting, working out, or work ethic, for every great excuse "Not" to do something, there are 100 "better" reasons for you to do it.

Mark W. Boyer

Our deep respect for the land and its harvest is the legacy of generations of farmers who put food on our tables, preserved our landscape, and inspired us with a powerful work ethic.

James H. Douglas, Jr.

My work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn't want to let them down.

Jerry Rice

Vin Scully has been my broadcasting idol for a long time. He is so humble - he has the exact same work ethic that he had 65 years ago. His family is what he cares about the most, and at the heart of his whole being is his marriage and kids.

Hannah Storm

My parents have a ridiculous work ethic; my dad just works, works, works, works, works. I think it would be hard to find a guy who's logged more hours than that guy.

Bill Burr

By the time I got to be director of product management at Thomas-Conrad, I was in a better negotiating position, as I had accumulated more accomplishments and gained a reputation for having a great work ethic.

Maynard Webb

I think I am against stereotype. Generally, Asian guys are more quiet - they study and have a good work ethic. Generally, I have none of those things.

Bobby Lee

It's all about learning your craft and honing it in and really paying attention to people who are doing it and what their advice is. It's like anything: it takes years and years and years. A lot of it comes down to work ethic.

Diego Klattenhoff

A strong work ethic is a form of accountability, because it involves keeping a promise to one's employer. It is not the same thing as workaholism.

Bruce Weinstein