Being assertive1 does not mean attacking or ignoring others feelings. It means that you are willing to hold up for yourself fairly-without attacking others.
Albert Ellis, Michael Abrams, Lidia Dengelegi, The Art & Science of Rational Eating, 1992
Eccentricity2 is not, as dull people would have us believe, a form of madness. It is often a kind of innocent pride, and the man of genius and the aristocrat3 are frequently regarded as eccentrics because genius and aristocrat are entirely4 unafraid of and uninfluenced by the opinions and vagaries5 of the crowd.
Edith Sitwell (1887 - 1964), Taken Care Of ,1965
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort.
Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
I happen to feel that the degree of a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting attitudes she can bring to bear on the same topic.
Lisa Alther, Kinflicks, 1975
Complaining is good for you as long as you're not complaining to the person you're complaining about.
Lynn Johnston (1947 - ), For Better or For Worse, 11-06-03
I am still determined6 to be cheerful and happy, in whatever situation I may be; for I have also learned from experience that the greater part of our happiness or misery7 depends upon our dispositions8, and not upon our circumstances.
Martha Washington (1732 - 1802)
A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.
Patricia Neal
Human beings, by changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.
William James (1842 - 1910)
The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind.
William James (1842 - 1910)
1、assertive [ə'sə:tiv]
adj.果断的，自信的，有冲劲的
参考例句：
She always speaks an assertive tone.她总是以果断的语气说话。
China appears to have become more assertive in the waters off its coastline over recent years.在近些年，中国显示出对远方海洋的自信。
2、eccentricity [ˌeksen'trisiti]
n.古怪，反常，怪癖
参考例句：
I can't understand the eccentricity of Henry's behavior.我不理解亨利的古怪举止。
His eccentricity had become legendary long before he died.在他去世之前他的古怪脾气就早已闻名遐尔了。
3 aristocrat ['æristəkræt]
n.贵族，有贵族气派的人，上层人物
参考例句：
He was the quintessential english aristocrat.他是典型的英国贵族。
He is an aristocrat to the very marrow of his bones.他是一个道道地地的贵族。
