"All discoveries in art and science result from an accumulation of errors."

-- Marshall McLuhan

#Wisdom Quotes #Art Quotes #Discovery Quotes

“When I stand before the throne of God, I shall be judged Innocent”

Source : Statement at His Trial,
“Years ago I had a house in Sussex, it was like Arcadia, with an old Victorian bridge, a pond and the Downs.”
“I get very caught up with things. I used to be dominated by domestic things. I had a lovely house in LA-and it became this growing, mad obsession”
“You have such a huge career ... behind you.”
“Most people define learning too narrowly as mere 'problem-solving', so they focus on identifying and correcting errors in the external environment. Solving problems is important. But if learning is to persist, managers and employees must also look inward. The need to reflect critically on their own behaviour, identify the ways they often inadvertently contribute to the organisationâ€™s problems, and then change how they act.”

Source : "Teaching Smart People How to Learn". hbr.org. June 1991.
“Right before I decided to come out, I went on a spiritual retreat called 'Changing the Inner Dialogue of Your Subconscious Mind.' I'd never been to anything like it before, and all my friends were taking bets on how long I'd last with no TV, no radio, no phone. But for me that was the beginning of paying attention to all the little things.”
“Women should know that love doesn't abuse you. It shouldn't hurt you. Love cannot be redefined into 'He only hit me once, I'll let it slide.' Love is happiness, not being neglectful, caring, being respectful, providing, having standards, kindness, standing up for the right things.”
“To live remains an art which everyone must learn, and which no one can teach.”

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