"Statistics is the branch of scientific method which deals with the data obtained by counting or measuring the properties of populations of natural phenomena."

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Source : Maurice George Kendall, Alan Stuart (1977). “The Advanced Theory of Statistics: Distribution theory”, Hafner Press

Maurice Kendall

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“Things falling apart is a kind of testing and also a kind of healing.”
“Not only does inspiration from the Lord compensate for want of facts; it also induces men by self-discipline, to conform in their personal conduct and in their dealings one with another to the highest standards they know. In other words, it gives men the capacity which distinguishes wisdom from knowledge.”
“Imperialism is a system of exploitation that occurs not only in the brutal form of those who come with guns to conquer territory. Imperialism often occurs in more subtle forms, a loan, food aid, blackmail . We are fighting this system that allows a handful of men on earth to rule all of humanity.”
“Do you really love me? means, Will you accept me in process? Will you embrace what is different about me and applaud my efforts to become? Can I just be human---strong an vibrant some days, weak and frail on others?...Will you love me even when I disappoint you?...”
“Every person has parallel tracks. You have your personal life or your life as an artist, or whatever it is you do.”
“Invention requires an excited mind; execution, a calm one.”
“Music is mediator between spiritual and sensual life.”
“Before the war is ended, the war party assumes the divine right to denounce and silence all opposition to war as unpatriotic and cowardly.”

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