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Assert Quotes

Say it plainly, and mean it.

Many of these lines are about asserting a belief with confidence, whether that belief concerns personal liberty, shared responsibility, or a matter of conscience. A few come from a more classical, formal style of speech, contrasting with plainer statements about individual rights, a theme also found in Leadership quotes.

If we want girls to receive positive reinforcement for early acts of leadership, let's discourage bossy behavior along with banning bossy labels. That means teaching girls to engage in behaviors that earn admiration before they assert their authority.

Quotes by Adam Grant

To suppose more than one supreme Source of infinite wisdom, power, and all perfections, is to assert that there is no supreme Being in existence.

Quotes by Adam Clarke

The people know their rights, and they are never slow to assert and maintain them when they are invaded.

Abraham Lincoln

We must assent to the will of Heaven above and conform to the wishes of men on earth below, but the government should assert the majesty of its warlike might in order to drive away the hordes of fierce and...

Quotes by Zhang Zhidong

Good Quotes

I must assert in the most unqualified way that it is primarily and mainly for the sake of saving the soul that I seek the salvation of the body.

Quotes by William Booth

What libertarians assert is simply that differences among normal adults do not imply different fundamental rights.

Quotes by Tom G. Palmer

Libertarians recognize the inevitable pluralism of the modern world and for that reason assert that individual liberty is at least part of the common good.

Quotes by Tom G. Palmer

I will for ever, at all hazards, assert the dignity, independence, and integrity of the English bar; without which, impartial justice, the most valuable part of the English constitution, can have no existence.

Quotes by Thomas Erskine

There's a point with every record we've made that the album starts to assert its identity, and I think that's kind of what happened with 'The Wolf.'

Quotes by Ted Dwane

Know Quotes

Men have looked upon the desert as barren land, the free holding of whoever chose; but in fact each hill and valley in it had a man who was its acknowledged owner and would quickly assert the right of his...

Quotes by T. E. Lawrence

As I heard out people who had done others wrong, I'd often wonder how a human allows his or her better judgement to override their conscience. When I share these feelings with my friends, they say, 'Everyone isn't like you.'...

Quotes by Smriti Irani

The most impactful way consumers can assert their power is to become mindful shoppers, giving their dollars only to socially responsible companies. In today's world of social media and smart phones, this is easy to do.

Quotes by Simon Mainwaring

Technology challenges us to assert our human values, which means that first of all, we have to figure out what they are.

Quotes by Sherry Turkle

I think the U.S. should assert its leadership in a more effective way.

Quotes by Sebastian Pinera

Leadership Quotes

Indeed, the whole point of the man bun, I have surmised, is to assert a high proficiency at yoga. There are no yoga-achievement badges, no coloured belts like judo, so the male yoga expert needs some other kind of visible...

Quotes by Russell Smith

To the Muslim woman, the hijab provides a sense of empowerment. It is a personal decision to dress modestly according to the command of a genderless Creator; to assert pride in self, and embrace one's faith openly, with independence and...

Quotes by Randa Abdel-Fattah

The problem that I think is reasonable to assert about Fox and its coverage is that they make up stories out of whole cloth and then make a big deal out of them.

Quotes by Rachel Maddow

The reason that Islamist militants can assert that jihad is necessary against the perceived enemies of Islam is that there is sufficient ammunition in the Quran to buttress their beliefs. The same could also, of course, be said for the...

Quotes by Peter Bergen

I believe that successfully addressing our national security needs while protecting our basic freedoms and civil liberties requires continual Congressional oversight, and I will continue to work to assert the role of this body in carrying out this grave responsibility.

Quotes by Patrick J. Kennedy

Man Quotes

And it's one thing to give people freedom and something else to deny the rights of Christians to assert their faith in order to keep Hindus from feeling upset.

Quotes by Pat Robertson

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to "assert" something in these quotes?
It generally means stating a belief or right firmly and without hesitation, whether about personal liberty, duty, or conscience.
Are these quotes political in nature?
A couple touch on ideas like individual liberty and fundamental rights, discussed in a general philosophical way rather than through specific current events.
Is there an older or more formal-sounding quote in this set?
Yes, one quote uses a more classical, ceremonial tone about will and duty, giving the page a mix of historical and modern voices.
Can these quotes help with writing about confidence or conviction?
Yes, they work well for content about standing firmly behind a belief or decision, since that's the common thread running through all of them.
Where can I read more about leadership and personal conviction?
Our Leadership quotes page covers related ideas about confidently guiding others.

Together, they suggest that asserting something clearly is often the first step toward acting on it. Explore more on Good intentions or read what people say they Know for sure.