David Blackwell famous quotes
Last updated: Sep 5, 2024
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Basically, I’m not interested in doing research and I never have been . . . I’m interested in understanding, which is quite a different thing. And often to understand something you have to work it out yourself because no one else has done it.
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Basically, I’m not interested in doing research and I never have been... I’m interested in understanding, which is quite a different thing. And often to understand something you have to work it out yourself because no one else has done it.
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I've worked in so many areas -- I'm sort of a dilettante. Basically, I'm not interested in doing research and I never have been.
-- David Blackwell
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Your career, interests and relationships are important, but they are only important insofar as they lead you toward a deeper understanding of yourself. Otherwise, they are irrelevant.
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We are not separate. Our sense of separateness is superficial and exist only in the physical dimension. In our human element, we are not separate; we’re very much connected. Every other human being is just as precious as we are, and worthy of as much respect and love and consideration. This understanding needs to manifest in our conduct in each moment. This is the part of the Work that will transform you.
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Convergence of our views on global trade issues under the WTO and our common resolve to combat terrorism provide a valuable base for mutual understanding.
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The beginning of our happiness lies in the understanding that life without wonder is not worth living.
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There are different reasons to make movies.
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Be glad I don't have my gun because right now I'm considering the different ways I can get you to shut up. Let me scream and back off.
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I always said that you can use the same vehicle although the driver will change, or the same vehicle to go for the race. It's a different driver, this is exactly what's happening to the cabinet.
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A busybody's work is never done.
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Never do today what you can put off till tomorrow. Delay may give clearer light as to what is best to be done.
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I just want to do what has to be done so much. I'll never understand why everyone else doesn't feel this way.
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