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Provoke Quotes

There are many kinds of adult adversities that can provoke severe psychological distress, including debt and unemployment, dysfunctional marital relationships and occupational stress. The reality is that the social causes of mental ill-health are all around us Picture Quote #1

I am sorry to think that you do not get a man’s most effective criticism until you provoke him. Severe truth is expressed with some bitterness Picture Quote #1

When you face a ‘performance’ that might provoke the ‘I’m scared’ response, choose love and approach your opportunity as a chance to dance with God. It’s more fun than ‘Dancing with the Stars!’ Picture Quote #1

Being able to provoke a different point of view to the standard current ideological or political perspective as played out in conventional newspaper or radio reportage is what a public intellectual does. But it’s not merely about being oppositional, because that’s too negative Picture Quote #1

When Jennie, mother of Winston Churchill invited playwright George Bernard Shaw to lunch, he telegraphed: Certainly not. What have I done to provoke such an attack on my well-known habits? She replied, Know nothing of your habits; hope they are better than your manners Picture Quote #1

Silence is the best reply to those who provoke you. Smile is like icing on the cake Picture Quote #1

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People are always shouting they want to create a better future. It’s not true. The future is an apathetic void of no interest to anyone. The past is full of life, eager to irritate us, provoke and insult us, tempt us to destroy or repaint it. The only reason people want to be masters of the future is to change the past Picture Quote #1

Everybody knew that you should never provoke a rattlesnake, much less tie it into a bow. But that didn’t stop Judd. What did stop him was the rattlesnake Picture Quote #1

Whether you want to entertain or to provoke, to break hearts or reassure them, what you bring to your writing must consist of your longings and disappointments Picture Quote #1

Before I read the ‘Bloody Sunday’ script, I have to admit I hadn’t thought about it that much. There was probably even part of me which assumed there was no smoke without fire. That the Catholics who were shot must have done something to provoke such a response from the army. I was extremely ignorant of the whole situation Picture Quote #1

The slightest cooperation with God’s grace can provoke a massive spiritual change Picture Quote #1

I think the evangelicals want to provoke an immense global disaster to precipitate the second coming of Christ Picture Quote #1

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I believe in any country, matters that relate to its territory would, of course, provoke strong sentiments amongst the people of that country Picture Quote #1

[Arabs are] a people, whom it is dangerous to provoke, and fruitless to attack Picture Quote #1

RelayRides and WhipCar, AirBnB, Roomorama and One Fine Stay are all stellar examples of how new, access-based offers entice and provoke insurance companies and banks to re-think risk, value, customers and deal terms Picture Quote #1

The obvious objections to the execution of Saddam Hussein are valid and well aired. His death will provoke violent strife between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and between Iraqis in general and the American occupation forces Picture Quote #1

I don’t think most of my opinions, political or social, are so far outside of the mainstream that they’d cause massive outrage on a scale liable to provoke death threats or referrals to prosecutors for outraging public decency, so why worry? Picture Quote #1

Literature is by definition opinionated. It is bound to provoke the arguments in many quarters, not excluding the hometown or even the family of the author Picture Quote #1

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Not just art for art’s sake, but I want to have films out there that will provoke authentic, holistic conversations about the human condition. And not provide the easy answers, but put it out there Picture Quote #1

If you could see a photograph of what it took to make an advertising photograph - things you don’t think about, like the photo assistant carefully arranging the meatballs - the degree of unnaturalness would be astonishing. Yet it produces an image that looks natural, and is orchestrated to provoke basic emotional responses Picture Quote #1

Madison Avenue is full of masochists who unconsciously provoke rejection by their clients. I know brilliant men who have lost every account they have ever handled Picture Quote #1

I use humour a lot because humour is a great equaliser. Everyone laughs at the same things if you set them up properly, and that makes everybody equal. At the end of the day, I see my job as being there to entertain as well as inform and provoke Picture Quote #1

In the process of trial and error, Our failed attempts are meant to destroy arrogance and provoke humility Picture Quote #1

You can’t provoke, you can’t insult the faith of others, you can’t make fun of faith, Picture Quote #1

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A good story should provoke discussion, debate, argumentand the occasional bar fight Picture Quote #1

We provoke a shark every time we enter the water where sharks happen to be, for we forget: The ocean is not our territory - it’s theirs Picture Quote #1

Even then, she still held a secret passion for Mozart. When he died in 1791, her grief made her provoke the people into starting the French Revolution. Stepping up to the guillotine herself, she ordered the executioner to behead her, thereby committing assisted suicide Picture Quote #1

Funny Games’ was conceived as a provocation. My other films are different. If people feel my other films are, or respond to them as provocation, then that’s quite different. ‘Funny Games’ is the only one of mine where my intention was to provoke the audience Picture Quote #1

If your master is surly, from getting up early (And tempers are short in the morning), An inopportune joke is enough to provoke Him to give you, at once, a month’s warning Picture Quote #1

My nature is to provoke, that’s true. I can’t help myself. But it’s always with good intentions Picture Quote #1

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There are many kinds of adult adversities that can provoke severe psychological distress, including debt and unemployment, dysfunctional marital relationships and occupational stress. The reality is that the social causes of mental ill-health are all around us (Provoke Quotes) I am sorry to think that you do not get a man’s most effective criticism until you provoke him. Severe truth is expressed with some bitterness. (Provoke Quotes) When you face a ‘performance’ that might provoke the ‘I’m scared’ response, choose love and approach your opportunity as a chance to dance with God. It’s more fun than ‘Dancing with the Stars!’ (Provoke Quotes) Being able to provoke a different point of view to the standard current ideological or political perspective as played out in conventional newspaper or radio reportage is what a public intellectual does. But it’s not merely about being oppositional, because that’s too negative. (Provoke Quotes) When Jennie, mother of Winston Churchill invited playwright George Bernard Shaw to lunch, he telegraphed: Certainly not. What have I done to provoke such an attack on my well-known habits? She replied, Know nothing of your habits; hope they are better than your manners. (Provoke Quotes) Silence is the best reply to those who provoke you. Smile is like icing on the cake. (Provoke Quotes) People are always shouting they want to create a better future. It’s not true. The future is an apathetic void of no interest to anyone. The past is full of life, eager to irritate us, provoke and insult us, tempt us to destroy or repaint it. The only reason people want to be masters of the future is to change the past. (Provoke Quotes) Everybody knew that you should never provoke a rattlesnake, much less tie it into a bow. But that didn’t stop Judd. What did stop him was the rattlesnake. (Provoke Quotes) Whether you want to entertain or to provoke, to break hearts or reassure them, what you bring to your writing must consist of your longings and disappointments. (Provoke Quotes) Before I read the ‘Bloody Sunday’ script, I have to admit I hadn’t thought about it that much. There was probably even part of me which assumed there was no smoke without fire. That the Catholics who were shot must have done something to provoke such a response from the army. I was extremely ignorant of the whole situation. (Provoke Quotes) The slightest cooperation with God’s grace can provoke a massive spiritual change (Provoke Quotes) I think the evangelicals want to provoke an immense global disaster to precipitate the second coming of Christ. (Provoke Quotes) I believe in any country, matters that relate to its territory would, of course, provoke strong sentiments amongst the people of that country. (Provoke Quotes) [Arabs are] a people, whom it is dangerous to provoke, and fruitless to attack (Provoke Quotes) RelayRides and WhipCar, AirBnB, Roomorama and One Fine Stay are all stellar examples of how new, access-based offers entice and provoke insurance companies and banks to re-think risk, value, customers and deal terms. (Provoke Quotes) The obvious objections to the execution of Saddam Hussein are valid and well aired. His death will provoke violent strife between Sunni and Shia Muslims, and between Iraqis in general and the American occupation forces. (Provoke Quotes) I don’t think most of my opinions, political or social, are so far outside of the mainstream that they’d cause massive outrage on a scale liable to provoke death threats or referrals to prosecutors for outraging public decency, so why worry? (Provoke Quotes) Literature is by definition opinionated. It is bound to provoke the arguments in many quarters, not excluding the hometown or even the family of the author. (Provoke Quotes) Not just art for art’s sake, but I want to have films out there that will provoke authentic, holistic conversations about the human condition. And not provide the easy answers, but put it out there. (Provoke Quotes) If you could see a photograph of what it took to make an advertising photograph - things you don’t think about, like the photo assistant carefully arranging the meatballs - the degree of unnaturalness would be astonishing. Yet it produces an image that looks natural, and is orchestrated to provoke basic emotional responses. (Provoke Quotes) Madison Avenue is full of masochists who unconsciously provoke rejection by their clients. I know brilliant men who have lost every account they have ever handled. (Provoke Quotes) I use humour a lot because humour is a great equaliser. Everyone laughs at the same things if you set them up properly, and that makes everybody equal. At the end of the day, I see my job as being there to entertain as well as inform and provoke. (Provoke Quotes) In the process of trial and error, Our failed attempts are meant to destroy arrogance and provoke humility (Provoke Quotes) You can’t provoke, you can’t insult the faith of others, you can’t make fun of faith, (Provoke Quotes) A good story should provoke discussion, debate, argumentand the occasional bar fight (Provoke Quotes) We provoke a shark every time we enter the water where sharks happen to be, for we forget: The ocean is not our territory - it’s theirs. (Provoke Quotes) Even then, she still held a secret passion for Mozart. When he died in 1791, her grief made her provoke the people into starting the French Revolution. Stepping up to the guillotine herself, she ordered the executioner to behead her, thereby committing assisted suicide. (Provoke Quotes) Funny Games’ was conceived as a provocation. My other films are different. If people feel my other films are, or respond to them as provocation, then that’s quite different. ‘Funny Games’ is the only one of mine where my intention was to provoke the audience. (Provoke Quotes) If your master is surly, from getting up early (And tempers are short in the morning), An inopportune joke is enough to provoke Him to give you, at once, a month’s warning. (Provoke Quotes) My nature is to provoke, that’s true. I can’t help myself. But it’s always with good intentions. (Provoke Quotes)

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