Sentences with phrase «sober reflection»

A few moments of sober reflection should have led her to the same conclusion, but she wasn't prepared to invest the time.

In what could be seen as bowing to pressure, George Ayisi - Boateng said in a statement «I have, upon sober reflection, decided to retract the comments I made during my interaction with some Members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Ashanti Region.»

There were sobering reflections also from non-Catholics.

Like the other speeches, Cole's talk is hokey, a bit loopy, narrow - minded and vehement — geared more to incite emotions and prompt an immediate response than to spur sober reflection.

In a Christmas message, Womtumi urged the party to use the «festive period to do sober reflection, re-planning, re-strategize and correct the 2017 mistakes, ensuring that those errors are not repeated in 2018.»

«We've had some pretty sober reflection,» says one, «and we must remind ourselves that we're a pretty capable bunch.

On his part, Sagay asked the PDP to mark its 19th anniversary with sober reflection instead of boasting about its «achievements.»

The Speaker in his Ramadan message to greet Muslims on the commencement of the 30 - day fasting period in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Musbau Rasak, described the fasting period as a period of sober reflection which gives Muslims opportunity to move closer to Almighty Allah and seek His face in supplication and prayers.

From the examples chosen a pattern emerges that requires a period of sober reflection by any minister or civil servant involved in the planning of major technological projects, for far from the comfort of scientific truth underpinning their decisions, the reality is that the degree of uncertainty involved would appear to reduce the process to a sophisticated form of gambling, with awesome consequences awaiting a wrong decision.

Jon Stewart, setting aside his normal comedic monologue in favor of more sober reflection perhaps summed up that phenomenon perfectly:

The 12th Istanbul Biennial contemplates a world of abstraction, inviting sober reflection when it is needed most.

But with the future of B.C.'s carbon tax experiment uncertain, and the next provincial election looming in May 2013, now may be the time for a little sober reflection: What has the B.C. carbon tax really achieved so far?

If someone posts something about you or your organization that you don't like, it's best to so some sober reflection to consider the best response.

c) Verses 27 - 30 are a statement of sober reflection on God's presence in the temple which critiques the confident claims of verses 12 - 13.

Dr Fayemi, in a goodwill message signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Olayinka Oyebode, said the Eid el - Kabir festival also offers another opportunity for sober reflection, soul searching and spiritual renewal which Allah demands from the faithful.

Still, it is a source of sober reflection for Caesar, who was raised by James Franco.

These sobering reflections come from Rev. Dr. Jennifer Wasmuth, a participant in the Joint Commission for theological dialogue between the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) and the Orthodox Church, following recent discussions in Estonia.

There continues to be sober reflection on what the Trumpian moment means for the future of evangelicalism, and rightly so.

The public disgrace and moral failure of these two famous sons have called the whole denomination to sober reflection and have given its members a chance to integrate these polar urges.

Without time for fact checking, understanding context and sober reflection, and with the immense peer pressure of thousands (sometimes millions) of people all holding the same strong opinion, how likely are we to dissent from the crowd?

During the 1980s Americans gambled their future on wish rather than sober reflection.

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«It is a feeling of excitement and also sober reflection.

The National Campaign Coordinator, Kofi Adams, who was present at the inauguration, urged parliamentary candidates and party executives to have sober reflections and devise means to win back the lost seats.

Ishola, who cited different verses from the holy Quran, said birthday anniversary must be a period of sober reflection to every soul.

Dr Fayemi, in a goodwill message signed by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, said the Eid - el - Kabir festival offers the opportunity for sober reflection and spiritual renewal which Allah demands from the faithful.

He described Ramadan as a period of sober reflection for one to retrace his steps and tow the path of his creator.

«It is on this basis that on behalf of the UK / Ireland chapter and on my own behalf as the chairman appealing to everyone to take a sober reflection, cease fire and rather go to the Kwesi Botchwey committee with any grievance and anything we have to say.

But, upon sober reflection and introspection, and circumstances beyond my control, I, Robert Asare Bediako, gracefully suspend my campaign,» the letter partly reads.

But, upon sober reflection and introspection, and circumstances beyond my control, I, Robert Asare Bediako, gracefully suspend my campaign.

According to Asare - Bediako, his decision was reached «upon sober reflection and introspection and circumstances beyond his control ``.

Many of us have spent the last month in a period of fasting, prayer and sober reflection and on Easter Day we will feast and make merry in remembrance of the resurrection of Christ,» Prof Delle stated.

The Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to use the occasion of the celebration for sober reflection and pray for peace, unity and progress of the nation in its march to nationhood.

In making the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, the Honourable Minister of Interior, Lt Gen. (Rtd) Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau, urged Nigerians to use this period of sober reflections to ensure harmony, unity and peaceful co-existence, while giving full support to the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari in his sustained effort to pursue socio - economic and political growth of the nation.

«Moments like this calls for sober reflection.

«It is a period of sober reflection, a period we move closer to Almighty Allah in supplication and prayers and a period prayers are answered by Almighty Allah, so it is not only for Muslims alone who should make positive use of this spiritual period but also Nigerians in general irrespective of their religious belief,» the Speaker said.

«I have upon sober reflection, decided to retract the...

The whole situation calls for critical thinking, sober reflection and deep retrospection.

BIAFRA: 50 YEARS AFTER... A Sober Reflection.»

The recent barrage of megastorms we've witnessed has inspired some sobering reflections on the effects we are having on our planet.

Granted, Redford wants the film to be a sober reflection on the political upheaval of 40 years earlier, when the escalation of the war in Vietnam gave rise to the Weather Underground, a terrorist operation that vowed to «bring the war home.»