204 Quotes About Reaction

Christian morality (so called) has all the characters of a reaction; it is, in great part, a protest against Paganism. Its ideal is negative rather than positive; passive rather than action; innocence rather than Nobleness; Abstinence from Evil, rather than energetic Pursuit of Good: in its precepts (as has been well said) 'thou shalt not' predominates unduly over 'thou shalt.

Her face lit up; illuminated by the enlightenment of recognition and the innocence of surprise.

Karate is many things, but mainly it's about synergy, ebb and flow, trial and error, action and reaction, rhythm of life, progress . . .

The difference between Action and Re-action is originality and timing.

There are some people that should stay quiet, because they understand. As there are those that should stay quiet, because they don't understand. Some things are better left unsaid or voiced.

Leaders act with visions; they don't react with emotions. Maturity is when you don't allow your bad feelings to direct your good dealings.

We think we’re making a cogent decision about specific circumstances when we’re really just having a pre-programmed reflexive response.

How you react emotionally is a choice in any situation.

Knowing how the environment is pulling your strings and playing you is critical to making responsive rather than reactive moves.