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Deterred Quotes

On refusing to be deterred, whatever the pressure.

This page collects quotes about refusing to be deterred, spanning personal resolve, anti-corruption efforts, and the strategic logic of deterrence between states, connecting naturally to themes of challenge and facing resistance head-on.

Corruption has been tolerated for too long now, and with Buhari, we will, for the first time ever, have a president who will fight corruption. He will act so that people will be deterred from corruption.

Quotes by Yemi Osinbajo

Radical common sense is the wisdom gleaned from the past that recognizes the perishable opportunities of the moment. It is the willingness to admit error and the refusal to be deterred by failure.

Quotes by Marilyn Ferguson

I would say trust your own judgment and develop your own style that is true in your heart and don't be deterred from that. Just develop that something that's unique to you that you feel you can give. Be true...

Quotes by Justin Hayward

States can be deterred by the fear of retaliation; non-state organisations cannot by deterred at all.

Quotes by John Bruton

Cannot Quotes

My family was Jehovah's Witnesses, which is a really tough religion. It kind of deterred me from religion for a long time. They still practice, but I don't. But I always remained spiritual, and had a belief that there is...

Quotes by Ja Rule

We are often deterred from crime by the disgrace of others.

Quotes by Horace

Lack of encouragement never deterred me. I was the kind of person who would not be put down.

Quotes by Constance Baker Motley

There are some people that will be deterred by the fact that we have nuclear weapons... But those people are the folks we can deal with anyway.

Quotes by Charles Horner

I will not be deterred from my mission of helping kids in this country.

Quotes by Betsy DeVos

Challenge Quotes

I think that a lot of the most talented and driven people, they're not super deterred by failure. So if you put out a really big challenge, I think they get reality excited by that - they say, 'Hey, why...

Quotes by Ben Silbermann

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'deterred' mean across the quotes on this page?
It's used to describe being discouraged or held back, whether by fear of consequences, criticism, or failure itself, and the quotes span political, personal, and strategic contexts. Some treat being deterred as a real risk, others as something to actively resist.
Is there a quote here about political corruption?
Yes, one discusses a leader expected to deter corruption through decisive action, tying the idea of deterrence directly to governance and accountability rather than personal psychology.
How is deterrence discussed in a strategic or military sense?
One quote draws a sharp distinction between states, which can be deterred by fear of retaliation, and non-state organizations, which cannot be deterred in the same way. It's a precise, analytical point useful for writing about security or conflict.
Do any quotes here encourage not being deterred by failure?
Yes, one connects radical common sense to two habits in particular: owning up to mistakes honestly, and refusing to let a setback stop further effort. It frames that combination as practical wisdom rather than stubbornness.
How does this connect to quotes about challenges more broadly?
Several of these lines are essentially about pushing past obstacles, whether personal, political, or strategic, which links naturally to the Challenge quotes page for readers wanting a wider selection.

For related ideas on standing firm, see quotes about country-level resolve or the fight against crime, both of which echo the anti-corruption thread found here.