Albert Bandura

"In order to succeed, people need a sense of self-efficacy, to struggle together with a common purpose to work toward higher goals."

"People are more likely to pursue health behaviors when they feel capable of succeeding at them."

"Most of the images of reality on which we base our actions are really based on images created by the media."

"You will never get anyplace unless you have dreams."

"The mind is generative, creative, and mentally active."

"Humans are capable of symbolizing, forethinking, vicarious learning, self-regulating, and self-reflecting."

"Judgments of self-efficacy determine how people feel, think, motivate themselves and behave."

"Self-efficacy beliefs influence how people think, feel, motivate themselves and behave."

"Learning would be exceedingly laborious if people had to rely solely on the effects of their own actions to inform them."

"By viewing yourself as a lifelong learner, you can stay current and competitive."

"We are more influenced by what we imagine than by reality."

"People do not long remain convinced of a learning change if they distrust their informant."

"Perceived self-efficacy affects thought patterns and emotional reactions to stressful situations."

"To change behavior, one must first change the systems that support it."

"Social influences shape much of people's behavior."

"Self-efficacy is the belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations."

"Success is not about outcomes alone; it's about the beliefs you hold about yourself."

"Excelling academically requires self-discipline and sustained effort."

"We live in a time of enormous change and uncertainty."

"The level of self-efficacy determines whether one will try to cope with difficult situations."

"Through their behavior, people produce the experiences that in turn contribute to the development of their capabilities."

"Setbacks are often the launching pads for future success."

"Confidence in your ability to master challenges is what sustains effort."

"We are the product of our own actions."

"People influence the environment, and the environment shapes people's thoughts and actions."

"The capacity to influence what we experience is deeply rooted in human agency."

"Time is the substance of our lives."

"Creativity is a challenging process requiring intelligence and hard work."

"Children must develop a capacity to function effectively in an ever-changing world."

"Moral disengagement permits people to transgress their personal standards without experiencing distress."