"The expectations of theory colour perception to such a degree that new notions seldom arise from facts collected under the influence of old pictures of the world. New pictures cast their influence before facts can be seen in a different perspective."

-- Niles Eldredge

#Expectations Quotes #Perspective Quotes #Perception Quotes

“There is no answer. It's okay. But even if it wasn't okay, what am I supposed to do?”

Source : Raymond Carver (2015). “Cathedral”, p.121, Vintage
“Almighty God, thee only have I; thou steerest my fate, I must give myself up to thee! Give me a livelihood! Give me a bride! My blood wants love, as my heart does!”
“I'm 5 feet 7 but my legs weren't long enough to be a big-time model. From the knees up, everything is long but from ankle to knee, if I was in proportion, I'd be 5 feet 9”
“We are ultimately at home in the world not through dominating or explaining or appreciating, but through caring and being cared for.”
“How many businesses do you know that want to cut their revenue in half? That's why the healthcare system won't change the healthcare system.”
“There are criminals who are drug users, but most addicts are criminals only by virtue of prohibition or from resorting to crime to pay inflated black market prices.”
“People live up to your expectations, not their potential.”

Source : Stephen Young (2006). “Micromessaging”, p.5, McGraw Hill Professional
“Being a coach means giving your job 200% all the time and you're family is left on the side so I don't want to risk my family anymore just because I love football. I don't feel this ambition, I'm involved in many businesses and I want to live my own life, to see my daughters grow and want to see my family happy.”

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