"First it must be known that only a spoken word or a conventional sign is an equivocal or univocal term; therefore a mental contentor concept is, strictly speaking, neither equivocal nor univocal."

-- William of Ockham

#Firsts Quotes #Language Quotes #Term Quotes

“I do not know how wicked American millionaires are, but as I travel about and see the results of their generosity in the form of hospitals, churches, public libraries, universities, parks, recreation grounds, art museums and theatres I wonder what on earth we should do without them.”
“Minimum wage laws make it illegal for a worker to accept a job that pays less, even if the worker needs that job.”
“I think you have to draw from any character and bring it to yourself as much as possible.”
“There is something about nature out of control that touches a primal terror. We are used to believing that we're the masters of our domain, and that God has given us this earth to rule over. We need this illusion like a good night-light.”

Source : Robert R. McCammon (1998). “Two Classic Volumes from Robert R. McCammon”, Beyond Words/Atria Books
“There is no happiness for people at the expense of other people.”
“I believe the most compelling explanation of Obama's actions is that he is, just like his father, an anti-colonialist.”
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”
“Nearly all educational expenditure should be considered a capital outlay, whether it provides a future return in the form of enhanced taxable income or in terms of an enhanced quality of life.”

Source : "Full Employment and Price Stability: The Macroeconomic Vision of William S. Vickrey".

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