Sentence examples for first believing that from inspiring English sources

I know some very productive pessimists, but progress is usually a function of first believing that things can be better.

First, believing that we're smarter, sexier and more righteous than we really are — or than others consider us to be — can help us seduce and persuade others and even improve our health, via the placebo effect, for example.

Officer Oviatt said he stumbled upon Mr. Holmes behind the theater, at first believing that the tall, thin man in the gas mask and commando gear was a police officer.

Harrison put the composition "on ice" at first, believing that with the tune having come to him so easily, it might have been the melody from another song.

At first believing that he had been struck by enemy fire, he found that the engine switch outside his cockpit had turned off.

She soon develops feelings for both of them, first believing that she loves Guy, but then – after a day out with him – realising that it is Mac she truly loves.

The Time Traveller first believes that the Eloi are the only people who remain on Earth: that we've evolved to a simple communal life.

In partnership with Hearst, the company did start a personal-business magazine, SmartMoney, but Pearlstine at first believed that Dow Jones should have done it alone.

Mr. Pierce, a detective with 13 years on the force, first believes that he is looking at a robbery turned violent, and focuses his investigation on the usual suspects.

We must first believe that we are meant to have it "all".

"In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can" -Nikos Kazantzakis (Writer- Greek 1883-1957).