"Trimming consists of clipping off little bits here and there from those observations which differ most in excess from the mean, and in sticking them onto those which are too small; a species of 'equitable adjustment,' as a radical would term it, which cannot be admitted in science."

-- Charles Babbage

#Mean Quotes #Data Quotes #Excess Quotes

“I think scent is sensual. I guess evoking a mood or a spirit is key, and I think with the women's fragrances we have evoked different types, moods or sensibilities of a woman - whether it's Daisy with the sweetness and the innocence or Lola which is more provocative, sexy and sultry.”
“All of civility depends on being able to contain the rage of individuals.”
“Our love cannot be measured, it just is.”
“I think two people with strong points of view can appreciate each other even more.”
“The name Bei Dao was actually given to me with the help of friends. When we were publishing our unofficial magazine, Today, we wanted to avoid being harassed by the police so we were trying to think of names that we could use. It was done very casually.”

Source : Source: quod.lib.umich.edu
“"Cynic" is a word invented by optimists to put down realists.”
“Man is so made that he can only find relaxation from one kind of labor by taking up another.”
“It is impossible to imagine existence void of any intelligence.”

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