1,187 Quotes About Important

The determination of the average man is not merely a matter of speculative curiosity; it may be of the most important service to the science of man and the social system. It ought necessarily to precede every other inquiry into social physics, since it is, as it were, the basis. The average man, indeed, is in a nation what the centre of gravity is in a body; it is by having that central point in view that we arrive at the apprehension of all the phenomena of equilibrium and motion.

I do not understand those who take little or no interest in the subject of religion. If religion embodies a truth, it is certainly the most important truth of human existence. If it is largely error, then it is one of monumentally tragic proportions—and should be vigorously opposed.

Sometimes we can’t quite put our finger on something important because we’ve got our fingers wrapped around so many other things that are not important.

The most intriguing thing about choosing an important but less interesting job is that it challenges you. The duller the job, the more challenging it is since not many people are willing to take up such tasks. However, once you get into this challenging job, the same job gradually becomes very interesting and satisfying.

When you say nasty things about people, you should never say the true ones, because you can't really trully and honestly take those back...

It's more useful to have someone fear you than respect you.

Success is not important, It's the lessons you learn during the process that makes all the difference.

Any road, smooth and straight leads to everywhere but important.

God has given you two ears--that should tell you something about the importance of listening.