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The best things in life aren't things. -- Art Buchwald
I love making a difference, and doing it quickly. -- Greg Brenneman
Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does. -- William James
If you can't feed a hundred people, then feed just one. -- Mother Teresa
Wherever a man turns he can find someone who needs him. -- Albert Schweitzer
I think I'm making a difference for a lot of young singers. -- Marilyn Horne
It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference. -- Tom Brokaw
If there is to be any peace it will come through being, not having. -- Henry Miller
Every action in our lives touches on some chord that will vibrate in eternity. -- Edwin Hubbel Chapin
We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses. -- Carl Jung
Bread for myself is a material question. Bread for my neighbor is a spiritual one. -- Nikolai Berdyaev
Every individual matters. Every individual has a role to play. Every individual makes a difference. -- Jane Goodall
In a cornball way, I think being a celebrity is about making a difference, too. -- David Hasselhoff
Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire. -- St. Catherine of Siena
Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man's growth without destroying his roots. -- Frank A. Clark
If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito. -- Dalai Lama
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it. -- Edith Wharton
Title I dollars are well spent. They are really making a difference in the education of students. -- Suzanne Bonamici
When we grow old, there can only be one regret - not to have given enough of ourselves. -- Eleanora Duse
People have to understand that unless social enterprise is experimental, it will not succeed in making a difference. -- Jacqueline Novogratz
What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. -- Jane Goodall
As an actor, you always want to feel like what you're doing is making a difference to the story. -- Matthew Lewis
Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision. -- Ayn Rand
We tried in our simple way to lead our life in a manner that may make a difference to those of others. -- Nelson Mandela
I love being able to perform in front of people. I like potentially making a difference in somebody's day or somebody's life. -- Carrie Underwood
For me, getting off the sidelines means women making a difference by letting their voices be heard on the issues they care about. -- Kirsten Gillibrand
Anyone who thinks that they are too small to make a difference has never tried to fall asleep with a mosquito in the room. -- Christine Todd Whitman
We must overcome the notion that we must be regular... it robs you of the chance to be extraordinary and leads you to the mediocre. -- Uta Hagen
Although AmeriCorps is making a difference among its participants and the people they serve, we must address homelessness and the need for job training among our veterans. -- Cliff Stearns
Being a working mom, you want to make a difference in our schools, which is making a difference in our children and ultimately it's making a difference in our community. -- Kimora Lee Simmons
People don't believe that their actions really and truly are going to make a difference. But kids get it. They know. And they get all excited about the difference they're making. -- Jane Goodall
I don't see how you can grow as a world without being able to get along with people. So many people is hating out there and it's not making a difference. -- Rodney King
If there was a time when 'The Ecologist' appeared not to be making a difference at all, not doing something useful, I wouldn't do 'The Ecologist,' but I think it is useful. -- Zac Goldsmith
When I chased after money, I never had enough. When I got my life on purpose and focused on giving of myself and everything that arrived into my life, then I was prosperous. -- Wayne Dyer
I feel like I'm making a difference. I feel like putting out a message for young girls to follow your dreams and just work at what you want to do and be yourself. -- Willow Smith
What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead. -- Nelson Mandela
But at the same time you can't assume that making a difference 20 years ago is going to allow you to sort of live on the laurels of those victories for the rest of your life. -- Angela Davis
I actually think that the most efficacious way of making a difference is to lead by example, and doing random acts of kindness is setting a very good example of how to behave in the world. -- Misha Collins
We must not, in trying to think about how we can make a big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to big differences that we often cannot foresee. -- Marian Wright Edelman
Through their 'Making a Difference' franchise, I am excited to work with NBC News to continue to highlight stories of organizations and individuals who make their communities and our world healthier, more just and more humane. -- Chelsea Clinton
If you think about making a difference in the community, my family has always had a strong interest in the arts. I'm always interested in finding ways to innovate... It's a blend; it's not a point focus. -- Paul Allen
There are many people making a difference. I mean, Dr. King never held an office. Gandhi never held an office. There are people who are archetypes in our society who have never held office and made a difference. -- Dennis Kucinich
If you feel rooted in your home and family, if you're active in your community, there's nothing more empowering. The best way to make a difference in the world is to start by making a difference in your own life. -- Julia Louis-Dreyfus
I have one life and one chance to make it count for something... My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can with whatever I have to try to make a difference. -- Jimmy Carter
I hope telling stories though 'Making a Difference' - as in my academic work and nonprofit work - will help me to live my grandmother's adage of 'Life is not about what happens to you, but about what you do with what happens to you.' -- Chelsea Clinton
Putting forward your positive energy connects you back to basic human values which we all share. Good Deeds Day shows that no matter the size of the gesture, a smile that brightens someone else's day or volunteering in your community, we can all take active part in making a difference. -- Shari Arison
But if you really want to get involved in making a difference, you can stay at home with your family and have a job and make a reasonable living without having to be on an airplane all of the time, then you ought to go back home and run for School Board. -- Birch Bayh
I want to be remembered as someone who put India on the scientific map of the world in terms of large innovation. I want to be remembered for making a difference to global healthcare. And I want to be remembered as someone who did make a difference to social economic development in India. -- Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw
If you really believe that you're making a difference and that you can leave a legacy of better schools and jobs and safer streets, why would you not spend the money? The objective is to improve the schools, bring down crime, build affordable housing, clean the streets - not to have a fair fight. -- Michael Bloomberg
I was recently asked about the business side of 'Biggest Loser,' but as long as we entertain people, we can keep coming back and making a difference. It's a delicate balance, but one feeds off the other. I feel so good about the show - it's uplifting and inspiring and entertaining at the same time. -- Alison Sweeney
There are times when you come across somebody that's really impressive, someone that's got a proper living and really does make a difference to people's lives. Then I do feel a bit of a wanker, admitting I'm an actress. That's hard to say to someone who may be making a difference. But I don't know how I could change things. -- Michelle Gomez
Knowledge is the key to making a difference. -- Sylvia Earle
You need to feel that you're making a difference. -- Sheryl Sandberg
Running a business is making a difference in people's lives -- Richard Branson
There's a difference between making an imitation and selling it. -- Jonathan Hoefler
If not enough people doubt you, you're not making a difference. -- Seth Godin
Dreamers dream about things being different. Visionaries envision themselves making a difference. -- Andy Stanley
Living life is a choice. Making a difference in someone else's isn't. -- Kid Cudi
Every individual can make a difference every day by making conscious choices. -- Jane Goodall
There is a vast difference between taking a picture and making a photograph. -- Robert Heinecken
There is a great difference between shooting a photograph and making a photograph. -- Robert Heinecken
There's a difference between making fun of something and having fun with something. -- Kristin Chenoweth
We are too focused on avoiding criticism and not enough on making a difference. -- Seth Godin
Rearranging furniture, adding some candles, or making even small tweaks can really make the difference. -- Anthea Turner
You may find that making a difference for others makes the biggest difference in you. -- Brian Williams
A leader should never risk their ability to make a difference by making an unnecessary point. -- Andy Stanley
Making a living is nothing; the great difficulty is making a point, making a difference-with words. -- Elizabeth Hardwick
People who are 'different' are usually the ones that end up making a difference in the world. -- Hayley Williams
Don't just settle for surviving; Settle to make impacts. Life is deliberate; It's about making a difference! -- Israelmore Ayivor
But there's a big difference between, say, reporting on a story and simply making up a story. -- Errol Morris
I love making pizza with cauliflower dough. Again, can't taste the difference once you add enough ingredients. -- Masiela Lusha
Leaderships about transforming lives and making a difference through innovation and purpose, grounded in values and integrity -- Michael Harris PhD
Individuals by themselves can make a difference. And by making a difference, you can improve the world. -- Bill Frist
There is no greater reward than working from your heart and making a difference in the world. -- Carlos Santana
Your self-confidence is directly connected to how much you feel you are making a difference in the world. -- Brian Tracy
There's a difference between making incremental improvements and making sweeping changes that take you away from your core values. -- Tony Dungy
Making a decision to live a life of excellence, and living a life of excellence are two difference things. -- Bohdi Sanders
It's been ingrained in me, from my parents and others, this idea of making a difference in the world. -- Lawrence Bender
The cumulative effect of each person making a change in his or her own life will make a difference. -- James Balog
Unless you walk out into the unknown, the odds of making a profound difference in your life are pretty low. -- Tom Peters
It's the curiosity that drives me. It's making a difference in the world that prevents me from ever giving up. -- Deborah Meier
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My parents taught my sister and me the importance of giving back and making a difference in another person's life. -- Beyonce Knowles
Focus attention and energy on making a difference in the lives of others, and success might follow as a by-product. -- Adam Grant
Don't think about making money, think about making a difference, spot where others are doing it badly and do it better -- Richard Branson
A good bookshop is not just about selling books from shelves, but reaching out into the world and making a difference. -- David Almond
Every day of our lives we are on the verge of making those slight changes that would make all the difference. -- Mignon McLaughlin
If you live life with the intention of making a difference in others' lives, your life will be full not empty. -- John C. Maxwell
I love making people smile. I get so much energy through interacting and feeling like I've made a difference, a small difference. -- Debbi Fields
every individual can make a difference ... if we continue to leave decision making to the so-called decision makers, things will never change. -- Jane Goodall
There's no difference between one's killing and making decisions that will send others to kill. It's exactly the same thing, or even worse. -- Golda Meir
Ultimately I think the difference between reading the Bible and studying it is making the connections between who Jesus is and what he's done. -- Mark Driscoll
Success is making a positive difference to other people, especially seeing others grow, succeed and thrive as a result of your own small contribution. -- Azran Osman Rani
After a while size means nothing. It gets back to whether you're making 100% rate of return on $10,000 or $100 million dollars. It doesn't make any difference. -- Paul Tudor Jones
A friend of mine works for Autism Speaks. It's an amazing cause that is making a real difference in the lives of so many people. -- Adrienne Bailon
Leadership is no longer about your position. It's now more about your passion for excellence and making a difference You can lead without a title -- Robin Sharma
We talked [with Scott Derrickson] about making it kind of muscular and practical. Yeah it's a fantasy but what's the difference between fantasy and reality really? -- Tilda Swinton
South Africa is a country built on possibility. Possibility lies in making a difference and creating value from a situation - without denying that certain issues exist. -- Benjamin Zander
When you encourage others, you, in the process, are encouraged because you're making a commitment and difference in that person's life. Encouragement really does make a difference. -- Zig Ziglar
There is not much difference between a mortal man and a dying man. The absurdity of making plans is only slightly more obvious in the second case. -- Emile M. Cioran
When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you're making a commitment and difference in that person's life. Encouragement really does make a difference. -- Zig Ziglar
I was raised on the values of speaking up and making a positive difference in a very political family that believed in the importance of public service. -- Scott McClellan
There is a lot of difference at McDonald's between the guy in the back making the fries and the manager up front who is running the place. -- Don Meyer
There's a very big difference between negotiating to borrow billions of dollars on behalf of MCA and negotiating to borrow 28 cents in connection with making independent pictures. -- Sidney Sheinberg
There is a difference between admitting and confessing. Admitting involves softening, making excuses for things that cannot be excused; confessing just names the crimes at its full severity. -- Veronica Roth
The thing with computer-generated imagery is that it's an incredibly powerful tool for making better visual effects. But I believe in an absolute difference between animation and photography. -- Christopher Nolan
The greatest rewards come when you give of yourself. It's about bettering the lives of others, being part of something bigger than yourself, and making a positive difference. -- Nick Vujicic
Winners embrace hard work. They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they're making to win. Losers, on the other hand, see it as punishment. And that's the difference. -- Lou Holtz
To me, success is making a positive difference through art - making art that affects the world and that changes the way people feel about themselves and the world. -- Kat Graham
Success is not only the financial wealth you accumulate, it is also about being a leader, improving your relationships, living healthfully, and making a real difference in the world. -- Darren Hardy
I have set and always will set my face like flint against making any difference between one citizen of this country and another on the grounds of his origin. -- Enoch Powell
I would say the biggest difference is that you're just in a studio by yourself when you're making an animated movie. You don't have anybody to play off of. -- Bill Hader

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