"People Propose, Science Studies, Technology Conforms."

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Source : "Things That Make Us Smart". Book by Don Norman, www.theguardian.com. 1993.

Donald A. Norman

#Technology Quotes #People Quotes #Study Quotes

“A trap is only a trap if you don't know about it. If you know about it, it's a challenge.”

Source : China Mieville (2000). “King Rat”, p.254, Macmillan
“I can't even say the word 'titmouse' without giggling like a schoolgirl.”
“I have a theory that burnout is about resentment. And you beat it by knowing what it is you're giving up that makes you resentful.”

Source : "Marissa Mayer: Six life lessons from Yahoo CEO" by Rose Hoare, www.cnn.com. July 19, 2012.
“I really feel that artists or musicians are controversial people. Controversy is part of the nature of art and creativity. If people are not doing that, they're not artists - they're artisans.”

Source : Source: www.avclub.com
“I know too much from personal observation from how the poor and working classes live to be satisfied with a system which makes their lives one unceasing round of toil, deprivation and anxiety.”
“Don't expect anything from anybody, work hard, put your head down, be good at what you do and good stuff will happen...”
“Love doesn't need to be doubted, tested or proven... it's meant to be shown, shared, and nurtured. Find your strength in love....”
“Fear is the loneliest feeling. You can be in a throng of people, but if you're afraid, you're on your own.”

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