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Believe Quotes

On conviction, faith and holding a belief through doubt.

The quotes gathered here move between technical foresight, early confidence in where computing was headed, and deeply personal conviction about politics, work and society's assumptions. For more on faith, see our Faith quotes.

As a cultural product of both 'East' and 'West', I do not believe there is a fundamental basis for a clash of civilisations, or that the West is the cause of all problems.

Quotes by Ahmed Zewail

The view that we hold in Iraq now is this - that democracy is associated with elections. I believe that elections are possible.

Quotes by Ahmed Chalabi

I strongly believe that a federal structure based on administrative and geographic lines with strong powers for the federated states will be the best solution for Iraq.

Quotes by Ahmed Chalabi

It will be a war of national liberation. We believe the people reject totalitarianism.

Quotes by Ahmed Chalabi

Courage Quotes

I really believe it's not bad to look back within music. I don't mean retro, but using your own memories to make a song because our memories are what make us who we are.

Quotes by Agnes Obel

One thing I like about Zen. It doesn't believe in achievement.

Quotes by Agnes Martin

I believe the preservation of the home in the future lies almost entirely in the hands of men.

Quotes by Agnes Macphail

Most of the women who have offered themselves for public office over the years have done so, I believe, more because of the 'dirt' than in spite of it.

Quotes by Agnes Macphail

My friends, whoever has had experience of evils knows how whenever a flood of ills comes upon mortals, a man fears everything; but whenever a divine force cheers on our voyage, then we believe that the same fate will always...

Quotes by Aeschylus

Faith Quotes

Search well and be wise, nor believe that self-willed pride will ever be better than good counsel.

Quotes by Aeschylus

It is not the oath that makes us believe the man, but the man the oath.

Quotes by Aeschylus

Do I believe in plastic surgery? Yes, if something is wrong and you can modify it. For certain people, it's right.

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

When my boys were little, I'd throw so many toys at them, but they didn't want to play with any. Then I'd give them a truck, and they would play for hours. I believe the same thing applies to a...

Quotes by Aerin Lauder

I always believed that I had to pretend to be happy. But what I've learned is that it doesn't matter what race or class or demographic you come from. I truly believe that sadness is relative.

Quotes by Adwoa Aboah

Hope Quotes

The name 'Amazon' was not originally Greek; linguists believe it derived from the ancient Iranian word for 'warrior.'

Quotes by Adrienne Mayor

I connected to this idea of faith and spirituality and religion and Christianity being a very strong crux of who I am at the core and how a lot of what we think and believe is based around our spiritual...

Quotes by Adrienne C. Moore

Don't ever give up. Believe in yourself or no one else will. My personal saying is: 'I'd rather die knowing that I tried to do what I love.'

Quotes by Adrienne Bailon

I believe love just happens once. You can be mistaken, you can think you are in love, but after a while you discover that you're really not. Real love is different.

Quotes by Adriana Lima

I believe you have to keep the theological standard high; the Lord said, 'Be perfect,' and the leaders have to be striving for that standard with all there is in them.

Quotes by Adrian Rogers

Possibility Quotes

I use the language I use to my friends. They wouldn't believe me if I used some high-flown literary language. I want them to believe me.

Quotes by Adrian Mitchell

Frequently Asked Questions

What kinds of beliefs are reflected in these quotes?
The quotes range from a technology prediction ("cloud... will become very widespread") to personal conviction about politics and work, to a critical observation about racial bias in how the speaker feels the country is "conditioned... to believe."
Is there a quote here connecting belief to political viewpoint?
Yes: "I really believe in the radical viewpoint. And I have always believed that one's politics and the character of his particular work are inseparable," linking personal belief to political identity.
Does this page include anything about conditioning or bias in belief?
Yes, one quote states: "We're conditioned in this country to believe that if there's a problem, the black man is usually the culprit" - a direct statement about how the speaker sees racial bias functioning in belief systems.
Is there a lighter or more surprising quote about belief?
Yes: "Army life was rough. Would you believe it, they actually wanted me to pitch three times a week" uses "believe" in a more conversational, surprised tone. For more on staying strong through hardship, see Courage or Hope.
Is there a faith-based angle to this page?
These quotes lean more toward personal conviction and opinion than religious faith, so if you want belief content with a spiritual or devotional angle, Faith and Prayers are good places to look.

Related pages include our Hope quotes and Courage quotes, both closely tied to holding a belief under pressure.