John Negroponte

Those of us who actually were working in the region at the time will point out how strongly committed we were to supporting the democratic process and encouraging elections, in spite of the fact that a war was going on in several of these countries.

American Diplomat

Jonathan Van Ness

I'm really big on the gym and yoga. I'm at the gym at least six days. That is just getting there and creating those endorphins and sweating. And that routine also keeps me grounded in spite of whatever my life looks like.

American Entertainer

Ibrahim Babangida

The reason is that till date, in spite of advances in information technology and strategies of information, the written word in the form of books still remains one of humanity's most enduring legacies.

Nigerian Statesman

Hale White

When we are afraid we ought not to occupy ourselves with endeavoring to prove that there is no danger, but in strengthening ourselves to go on in spite of the danger.

British Writer

Jacky Ickx

That is why, as soon as I felt a real attraction for my first passion which was the motorcycle, and in spite of the danger it could represent, they encouraged me.

Belgian Driver

Victor Hugo

The greatest happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved; loved for ourselves, or rather, loved in spite of ourselves.

French Author

George Bernard Shaw

All my life affection has been showered upon me, and every forward step I have made has been taken in spite of it.

Irish Playwright

Will Rogers

Things in our country run in spite of government, not by aid of it.

American Actor

Hazrat Inayat Khan

Everything in life is speaking in spite of its apparent silence.

Clergyman

Gelsey Kirkland

I danced with passion to spite the music.

American Dancer

Spite involves deep negative feelings toward another person.

Negative Emotion

Acts done out of spite aim to cause distress or harm intentionally.

Intentional Harm

Spiteful behavior is often petty or small but hurtful.

Hurtful Actions

Spite can be a form of retaliation or revenge.

Retaliatory Nature

Using 'spite' as a verb usually means to purposely aggravate someone.

To Aggravate

Spite as a verb suggests calculated provocation, not accidental.

Deliberate Provocation

As a preposition, 'spite' often sets up a contrast, similar to 'despite'.

Contrast Despite

'In spite of' highlights determination to proceed, regardless of obstacles.

Persistence

 And sometimes, it's not in spite of those qualities but because of them that they succeed. So when you see those things, don't make the same mistake I did. Don't write them off. And when that's you, don't count yourself out either. Know that being quick to start but slow to finish can boost your creativity, that you can motivate yourself by doubting your ideas

The surprising habits of...

 and because we're predicting warmer temperatures they may be particularly vulnerable to these changes they also have very specific food needs and the food changes for them could also influence their ability to thrive in spite of the fact that will be different in the future it's still going to be a

Photo Evidence: Glacier...

 In spite of these limitations, it actually would be possible to power the entire world with today's solar technology. We'd need the funding to build the infrastructure and a good deal of space. Estimates range from tens to hundreds of thousands of square miles, which seems like a lot,

How do solar panels...

 Can I say one more thing? Yeah, of course. In spite of being arrested, beaten up, threatened, the moment I discovered my voice, that I could actually stand up for what I really believed in, I'm no longer afraid. I used to be called softy, but I'm no longer softy,

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 investing in multiple schemes, and losing money each time. In spite of all these factors, there are ways to spot a pyramid scheme. Time pressure is one red flag— be wary of directives to “act now or miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

How to spot a pyramid...

 In spite of the dizzying number of possible interactions, most of the dangerous interactions with commonly used drugs are well known. And new developments in science are helping us keep better track of drug interactions than ever.

The dangers of mixing...

 in what life you have left, like that snowball lasting for a perfect moment, all the while melting away. If we love such moments ferociously, then maybe we can learn to live well -- not in spite of death, but because of it.

What really matters at...

 Incredibly, in spite of the din and confusion, returning birds are able to find their nest and partners without any difficulty. And the reunion is always marked with a jubilant display.

Heartbreaking! Ultimate...

 but many of them had to be reminded to turn the ballot over then vote the second side in spite of there being a huge notice at the bottom of the ballot that said vote

Democracy is a design...

 One was a missed opportunity. But then, there are some of you who, in spite of all these excuses, you will find, you will find your passion. And you'll still fail.