Spencer Silver famous quotes

Last updated: Sep 5, 2024

  • If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth.

  • But it would be absolutely mistaken to regard a wealth of theoretical knowledge as characteristic proof for the qualities and abilities of a leader.

  • Whether statistics be an art or a science... or a scientific art, we concern ourselves little. It is the basis of social and political dynamics, and affords the only secure ground on which the truth or falsehood of the theories and hypotheses of that complicated science can be brought to the test.

  • The tree of research must be fed from time to time with the blood of bean-counters, for it is its natural manure.

  • A busybody's work is never done.

  • Determine that the thing can and shall be done and then... find the way.

  • I love movie-making. I'm interested in writing and directing, and I've dabbled, but I haven't done anything I care to brag about. Yet.

  • You have been trapped in the inescapable net of ruin by your own want of sense.

  • For a murderous blow let murderous blow atone.

  • A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.