Positive Quotes

"I try to stay positive by focusing on how much I'll appreciate my health if I get better"

"More Asians need to be on television as a positive role model"

"I do like to write nasty songs. It's a useful weapon to have, and it's cathartic as well, because I create art out of anger, something positive out of something negative"

Lisa Marie Presley, Musician

"That something extra, I believe, is a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories. Advertisers like to be associated with those qualities"

Casey Kasem, Actor

"I'd like to feel that an advertiser gets something extra when they advertise with us - a certain humanity that comes from upbeat and positive human interest letters and success stories"

Casey Kasum

"So much money and energy is expended making a film that I think it should be used for positive ends"

David Strathairn, Actor

"A lot of times people look at the negative side of what they feel they can't do. I always look on the positive side of what I can do"

Chuck Norris, Actor

"Well, I think the president is going to do well in terms of his influence for positive change here in the Congress, making sure that we don't overspend, making sure that we spend for only those programs that are justified"

Thad Cochran, Politician

"Either positive or negative comments are good because it shows I am still relevant"

Justin Guarini, Musician

"Being famous is having the power to really implement positive change in the world, and it gives you the power to do what you want. I'm really grateful for it because I can play music and people will listen"

Sean Lennon, Musician

"Having achieved my own dreams, I want to give to kids who are less fortunate, who struggle with everyday obstacles. I want to give them something positive in their lives: support"

Kristi Yamaguchi, Athlete

"Black Consciousness is an attitude of the mind and a way of life, the most positive call to emanate from the black world for a long time"

Steven Biko, Activist

"Sexy in India is not considered positive. But, with today's crop of fresh faces in the modelling arena, being sexy is an asset"

Aishwarya Rai, Actress

"Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you'll start having positive results"

Willie Nelson, Musician

"I always had this non-stop drive. I had to keep sending stories out and every once in awhile I'd get something accepted or get the little trickle of positive feedback"

Kevin J. Anderson, Author

"The world is really figuring BSE out, and that's positive"

Mike Johanns, Politician

"The '80s seem a real positive force. The '70s were deadening, in a lot of ways"

Paul Kantner, Musician

"I'm looking forward to influencing others in a positive way. My message is you can do anything if you just put your mind to it"

Justin Bieber, Musician

"I know some people will be surprised to hear it, but I've found that my music, whether its blues or rock, or whatever you want to call it, can be channeled into a positive direction that actually helps people"

Rick Derringer, Musician

"I want my life to effect the balance to the positive"

Mira Sorvino, Actress

"Christians were instructed to serve others, and the thanksgiving was for the grace of God and the fact that God offered a way for man to return to a positive relationship with Him"

John Clayton

"We have been blessed with a healthy, growing economy, with more Americans going back to work, and with our Nation acting as a positive force for good in the world"

Jim DeMint, Politician

"Freedom of religion is a principle that is central to our Nation's Declaration of Independence. Congress has taken this positive step to protect our freedom to express allegiance to America's flag and the ideals it represents"

Ron Lewis, Politician

"People who talk about revolution and class struggle without referring explicitly to everyday life, without understanding what is subversive about love and what is positive in the refusal of constraints, such people have a corpse in their mouth"

Raoul Vaneigem, Philosopher

"The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change, the way I see it, is service to a fellow human being"

Lech Walesa, Activist

"It's an important thing to have a relationship with the director, and have it be a positive one"

Trevor Rabin, Musician

"I have long recognized a link between fitness and mental health and I think we need to encourage young people to take part in sports and team activities because we know it has such positive results"

Tipper Gore, Celebrity

"Tennis has had a very positive impact on my life"

Gabriela Sabatini, Athlete

"I'm not sure what the future holds but I do know that I'm going to be positive and not wake up feeling desperate. As my dad said "Nic, it is what it is, it's not what it should have been, not what it could have been, it is what it is""

Nicole Kidman, Actress

"I'd try to channel my nervous energy in a positive way into strength and endurance. It didn't always work"

Kristi Yamaguchi, Athlete

"I want people to use Perl. I want to be a positive ingredient of the world and make my American history. So, whatever it takes to give away my software and get it used, that's great"

Larry Wall, Author

"I've had a lot of very positive feedback about those stories, and seem to have struck upon something that most people feel. I can also tap dance, and don't know many other authors who can"

Paul Kane, Writer

"More Americans own their home than ever before. Nearly 70 percent of American's are homeowners. So it is a good time for us to asses the positive impacts of homeownership on families, communities and on the nation's economy"

Randy Neugebauer, Politician

"There is no racial or ethnic involvement in Thanksgiving, and people who may be very distant from the Christian system can see the beauty and the positive spirit that comes from the holiday"

John Clayton

"I'm totally into new age and self-help books. I used to work in a bookstore and that's the section they gave me, and I got way into it. I just loved the power of positive thinking, letting yourself go"

Jason Mraz, Musician

"It is important to recognize and politics positive thinking is often the slaves' virtue - something that people do to con themselves about the burden and change being placed upon them"

James Bovard, Author

"We manage to bounce ideas off one another. Every band fights, but at the end of the day, we're very positive about the way we fight. At least we come out with a result"

Keith Emerson, Musician

"It comes down to building your own world out here on the road. It's who you surround yourself with. My band and crew are really positive guys"

Brad Paisley, Musician

"I think Gadhafi is on the mark. And up until this point in time, I think they truly want to turn this around and become a positive player with the West after years and years of terrorism and stagnation"

Curt Weldon, Politician

"We asserted ourselves as a music community, and showed legislators that music is positive. Especially if you've sold 300 million records worldwide and pay taxes"

Krist Novoselic, Musician

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