"I am convinced that it is impossible to expound the methods of induction in a sound manner, without resting them upon the theory of probability. Perfect knowledge alone can give certainty, and in nature perfect knowledge would be infinite knowledge, which is clearly beyond our capacities. We have, therefore, to content ourselves with partial knowledge-knowledge mingled with ignorance, producing doubt."

-- William Stanley Jevons

#Ignorance Quotes #Knowledge Quotes #Giving Quotes

“Every time I collaborate with an artist, I want to surprise fans. I want to do something new.”
“Stay in shape. And remember, daily exercise is a must. Plan for it, and do it. The rewards will be well worth it.”
“If you're going to make a mistake, make it loud so everybody else sounds wrong.”
“I well knew the rules to follow with our training Dogs: Speak when you're spoken to. Keep out of the way. Obey all orders. Get killed on your own time.”
“IT IS TIME THAT WE ALL SEE GENDER AS A SPECTRUM INSTEAD OF TWO SETS OF OPPOSING IDEALS.”
“Human satisfaction must ultimately come from within oneself.”
“It was in His parting sorrow--that Jesus asked His disciples to remember Him; and never was entreaty of affection answered so; for ever since has His name been breathed in morning and evening prayers that none can count, and has brought down some gift of sanctity and peace on the anguish of bereavement, and the remorse of sin.”

Source : James Martineau (1905). “A Martineau year book: Extracts from sermons”
“I don't have to try to be perfect at everything.”

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