A Quote by Ethel Smyth

if you take passionate interest in a subject, it is hard not to believe yourself specially equipped for it.

Ethel Smyth

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Ethel Smyth
English - Composer
April 23, 1858 - May 8, 1944

From my earliest childhood, my attention was specially directed to the subject of acoustics, and specially to the subject of speech, and I was urged by my father to study everything relating to these subjects, as they would have an important bearing upon what was to be my professional work.

Alexander Graham Bell

People are still very uncomfortable with the idea that humans are not specially created species. I believe we are a fantastic species. But we are not created specially. That's very hard for people to accept in their day-to-day routine.

Greg Graffin

I think self-belief is a massive thing in football. If you don't believe in yourself, not many others will. Work hard and believe in yourself, and I think you'll go as far as your body will take you.

Harry Kane

I always felt the 'X-Men,' in a subtle way, often touched upon the subject of racism and inequality, and I believe that subject has come up in other titles, too. But we would never pound hard on the subject, which must be handled with care and intelligence.

Stan Lee

Few people take an interest in Iceland, but in those few the interest is passionate.

W. H. Auden

When people have no interest in a subject, it's very hard to get them to laugh about it.

George Meyer

I believe that it's easier for the woman to submit. That's biblical... God has equipped men to take on much more responsibility.

Anita Bryant

The human interest, and the natural interest, and the spiritual interest of this planet need to begin to take a priority over the corporate interest, the military interest, and the materialistic interests.

Michael Franti

Recipe for success: Be polite, prepare yourself for whatever you are asked to do, keep yourself tidy, be cheerful, don't be envious, be honest with yourself so you will be honest with others, be helpful, interest yourself in your job, don't pity yourself, be quick to praise, be loyal to your friends, avoid prejudices, be independent, interest yourself in politics, and read the newspapers.

Bernard Baruch

Just believe in yourself and work really hard. And when doors open, take advantage of every opportunity you can.

Chris Tucker

Sometimes I think man needs to feel a special position within nature, and this leads him to believe that he is either specially hated by other animals or specially cherished. Instead of the truth, which is that he's just another animal on the plain. A smart one, but just another animal.

Michael Crichton

A teacher must believe in the value and interest of his subject as a doctor believes in health.

Gilbert Highet

A publisher should always be on the receiving end. He should take an interest in almost any subject and remain anonymous, letting the author take center stage.

Cass Canfield

It may be conceit, but I believe the subject will interest the public, and I am sure that the views are original.

Charles Darwin

Ultimately, and I believe this is one of the fundamental problems with socialism, it's that human beings do have self-interest. It's very hard to ignore that self-interest when you're creating a government structure.