"We are ... led to a somewhat vague distinction between what we may call "hard" data and "soft" data. This distinction is a matter of degree, and must not be pressed; but if not taken too seriously it may help to make the situation clear. I mean by "hard" data those which resist the solvent influence of critical reflection, and by "soft" data those which, under the operation of this process, become to our minds more or less doubtful."

-- Bertrand Russell

#Taken Quotes #Mean Quotes #Reflection Quotes

“To write a short story, you have to be able to stay up all night.”
“If there be one man, more than another, who deserves to succeed in flying through the air, that man is Mr. Laurence Hargrave, of Sydney, New South Wales.”

Source : Octave Chanute (1894). “Progress in Flying Machines”
“Act well your part, there all the honour lies.”

Source : Alexander Pope (1819). “The Poetical Works of Alexander Pope: In Three Volumes Complete, with His Last Corrections, Additions, and Improvements, Together with All His Notes as They Were Delivered to the Editor a Little Before His Death”, p.104
“The rapidly evolving global economy demands a dynamic and creative workforce. The arts and its related businesses are responsible for billions of dollars in cultural exports for this country. It is imperative that we continue to support the arts and arts education both on the national and local levels. The strength of every democracy is measured by its commitment to the arts.”
“Every person you look at, you can see the universe in their eyes, if you're really looking”
“The male capacity for turning the negative into a compliment is really alarming.”
“That didn't really matter, how you judge how successful you are is basically when you turn up to do a gig and people come and have a good time.”
“Every parent's first responsibility is to teach his child that there is a God to whom he's accountable and that God has certain commands that we're obligated to obey.”

Source : Source: www.foxnews.com

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