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Choosing Quotes

Quotes on the weight of choosing

Choosing isn't always between good and bad here — several quotes frame it as picking between evils, or as a matter of Best strategy: deciding what not to do rather than what to do.

Elections are about choosing sides, but inaugurations are about closing ranks.

Quotes by Ted Kulongoski

I'm picking and choosing what I want to do.

Quotes by Spoken Reasons

The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.

Quotes by Michael Porter

Choosing to publish work electronically myself is really a no-brainer.

Quotes by Michael A. Stackpole

About Quotes

Choosing a hard-to-guess, but easy-to-remember password is important!

Quotes by Kevin Mitnick

My choosing Islam was not a political statement; it was a spiritual statement.

Quotes by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

The lives of the best of us are spent in choosing between evils.

Quotes by Junius

Politics is the art of choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable.

Quotes by John Kenneth Galbraith

Constantly choosing the lesser of two evils is still choosing evil.

Quotes by Jerry Garcia

Accept Quotes

Humans have a knack for choosing precisely the things that are worst for them.

J.K. Rowling

I'm choosing not to accept the Trumpification of the GOP as an irreversible fact.

Quotes by Bill Kristol

Be slow in choosing a friend, slower in changing.

Quotes by Benjamin Franklin

I'm picking and choosing in terms of the stress factor. If it's not fun, I'm not going to do it.

Quotes by Anita Baker

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Choosing quotes page cover?
These quotes reflect on the act of choosing itself, from picking a personal faith to deciding what not to pursue as a matter of strategy. The tone ranges from deeply personal to coolly analytical.
Why do people search for quotes about choosing or decision-making?
Quotes about choosing are useful whenever someone is facing a hard decision and wants language that validates how difficult that process can be. They also work well for graduation posts, career changes, or any moment framed as a turning point.
Is there a quote about choosing a religious path?
Yes, one quote describes converting to Islam as a spiritual decision rather than a political one, offering a personal, first-person account of that choice. It's a thoughtful addition if you're covering quotes about faith and identity.
Does this page include a quote about strategy and what to avoid doing?
One well-known quote frames the essence of strategy as choosing what not to do, rather than simply listing goals to pursue. It's a sharp line for business or leadership content, and pairs well with our Best quotes page.
Is there a quote about choosing sides in an election?
Yes, one quote contrasts elections, which are about choosing sides, with inaugurations, which are described instead as moments of closing ranks. It's a useful line for posts about the shift from campaigning to governing, alongside our About quotes page.

One line reframes an election itself as an act of choosing sides, distinct from what comes after, echoing themes found in Art and identity.