Quotes about Importance

Our scientific age demands that we provide definitions, measurements, and statistics in order to be taken seriously. Yet most of the important things in life cannot be precisely defined or measured. Can we define or measure love, beauty, friendship, or decency, for example?

This knowledge, the knowledge that the physical well-being of the citizen is an important foundation for all of the activities of the nation, is as old as Western civilization itself.

A scrap of knowledge about sublime things is worth more than any amount about trivialities.

Substance and content over style and hype any day.

Why do we value leadership, connection and grace? Because it's scarce, and that scacity creates value.

Human life is far more important than just getting to the top of a mountain.

The years in your life are less important than the life in your years.

but whenever it feels uncomfortable to tell the truth, that's often the most important time to tell it.

What is my position in society?" The one best suited to your talents, which you can hold with honor. Each person has a vital role in society; you are important right where you are. But if you lose your honor in striving for greater (perceived) significance, you become useless.

My legacy doesn't matter. It isn't important that I be remembered. It's important that when I stand before the Lord, he says, 'Well done, good and faithful servant.' I want to finish strong.

Let me tell you something you already know: reading is critically important - especially for Christian believers. God, after all, reveals Himself to us in the written words of Scripture. Think about it: when we read the Word, we place ourselves in the very presence of God.

I've been working seriously in giving fashion a place that it deserves.