For the first time in history we can track the evolution of a pandemic in real time. Influenza viruses are notorious for their rapid mutation and unpredictable behavior.

Humans — who enslave, castrate, experiment on, and fillet other animals — have had an understandable penchant for pretending animals do not feel pain. A sharp distinction between humans and ‘animals’ is essential if we...

Lady Bracknell. Good afternoon, dear Algernon, I hope you are behaving very well.Algernon. I’m feeling very well, Aunt Augusta.Lady Bracknell. That’s not quite the same thing. In fact the two things rarely go together.

We cannot force others to behave differently if they disagree with us. But if we change what we are saying or doing, they may respond differently.

Modeling a behavior is 100x stronger than telling someone to act differently. Kids imitate the habits of their parents. Teammates match the competitive energy of one another. Employees learn to manage like their supervisor. Be...

Our nonverbal behavior (including posture) gives away our inner personality and reflects our inner attitude.

Acquire worldly wisdom and adjust your behavior accordingly. If your new behavior gives you a little temporary unpopularity with your peer group…then to hell with them.

The more immediate the consequences, the more trustworthy the behavior.

In short, do you keep pace with those around you, or do you decide yourself just how you will live your life? The truth is…only you are qualified to set your standards. Only you can...

It is not necessary to change a person in order to change their behavior. Just change their environment. Similarly, it is not necessary to change your environment in order to change your behavior—if you can...

Just because your pain is understandable, doesn’t mean your behavior is acceptable.

Human behavior is incredibly pliable, plastic.

When someone is anonymous, it opens the door to all kinds of antisocial behavior, as seen by the Ku Klux Klan.

Now is the time to really watch your behavior.

The quality of a person’s life is the sum total of the character, good or not so good, of the people whom he has inspired and motivated, directly and indirectly, with his living standard and...

A veteran, calm and assured, he pauses for a well-measured moment in the doorway of the office and then, boldly, clearly, with the subtly modulated British intonation which his public demands of him, speaks his...

Strong cyclical equities are often associated with greater global growth confidence, risk-seeking behavior and a stronger Australian dollar.

I begin with the premise that behavior is an incredibly important element in medicine. People’s habits, their willingness to quit smoking, their willingness to take steps to avoid transmission of HIV, are all behavioral questions.

There’s a lot of middle school behavior in Washington, D.C. I look at that and I say, ‘I’ve seen that before,’ it was just with a 14-year-old.

What you do is so loud, I can’t hear what you say.”Anonymous

They lived like monkeys still, while their new god powers lay around them in the weeds.

Your behavior is the testimony of your character.

Your child’s needs are far more profound than his aberrant behavior. Remember, his behavior does not just spring forth uncaused. His behavior – the things he says and does – reflects his heart. If you...

If you behave in a manner that poisons your relationship, don’t be surprised when it dies.

If they do it often, it isn’t a mistake; it’s just their behavior.

If you have feelings for someone, let them know. It doesn’t matter if they can be in your life or not. Maybe, it is just enough for both of you to release the truth, so...

BEHAVIOR, n. Conduct, as determined, not by principle, but by breeding.

Today’s fire behavior could be similar or worse than yesterday’s.

I’m always concerned that I’m insulting the elder statesmen on the set by my crass behavior.

To change any behavior we have to slow down and act intentionally rather than from habit and impulse.

IMHO looters should be shot. Nothing allows for that sort of behavior. How would you feel if it was your property being looted. Horrible I bet.

It is an open question whether any behavior based on fear of eternal punishment can be regarded as ethical or should be regarded as merely cowardly

People’s behavior depends upon their current situation and past experience.

We don’t believe any evidence exists of willful and criminal behavior. We intend to defend ourselves against any criminal charges vigorously.

Today we find many children with bad character and bad behavior. The reason for this can be attributed to the bad thoughts of their mothers.

You can speak with spiritual eloquence, pray in public, and maintain a holy appearance… but it is your behavior that will reveal your true character.

I don’t like rats any more than the next bloke, but they ain’t wicked and cruel like people can be. They’re just ratty in their habits.

You’ve probably missed out something really great but you haven’t let that drive you insane but always remember to be yourself.

We are what we adapt to.

You only had to choose which me to talk to, for, you know, we all change our manners, depending on who has come to chat. One doesn’t behave at all the same way to a...

Our ability to have patience, and our attitude toward others, define who we are at any given time.

Better spend time working hard to maintain your good habits because you may look for time to recover it but to no avail!

Trust is the residue of promises fulfilled.

It’s easy enough to get along with a loved and loving child—at least till you try to get him to do something.

The weirder you’re going to behave, the more normal you should look. It works in reverse, too. When I see a kid with three or four rings in his nose, I know there is absolutely...

Every organized religion holds that certain behaviors, rituals, personalities, places, and/or books are sacred. These organized teachings are proper in their own place, but they are mere options for the one infused with devotion. To...

If I have made an appointment with you, I owe you punctuality, I have no right to throw away your time, if I do my own

Time perspective is one of the most powerful influences on all of human behavior. We’re trying to show how people become biased to being exclusively past-, present- or future-oriented.

Tintin comics evoke Bermuda, where my parents doled out comics for good behavior and my grandmother taught me how to shuffle cards.

Hit the bottom and get back up; or hit the bottle and stay down.