"The idea that I [should] trust my eyes more than the stats, I don't buy that because I've seen magicians pull rabbits out of hats and I know that the rabbit's not in there."

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Source : "How computer analysts took over at Britain's top football clubs" by Tim Lewis, www.theguardian.com. March 9, 2014.

Billy Beane

#Volleyball Quotes #Eye Quotes #Ideas Quotes

“All my films are love stories,”
“There is a concerted effort to keep you and me, you know, the people, away from what it [war]really looks like, 'cause when you're selling war, when it's such a big industry. What they don't tell you is the rest of it and the down side of it. And so obviously there is a lot of money and a lot of time and effort being spent on that campaign "perpetual war for perpetual peace".”

Source : "I am the perfect example of censorship in the United States". www.theguardian.com. March 29, 2001.
“If you're clear on what you believe, you have a great foundation to go make a market.”
“It's hard for me to believe that a human being could have done what I've done, but I know that I did it.”
“For me going out to party never meant drinking or taking drugs.”
“Trying your best is bringing your best... that's the way to do it! Desire and passion is everything.”
“Sad to hear news about Michael Weiner, deepest condolences to his loved ones. His sacrifices as head of players union will not be forgotten.”
“What's the use of saying we're better at baseball than this country? We all play together. I'm playing with Venezuelans and Dominicans right now. We all play together, so what's up with saying our country is better than your country? It's stupid. I don't like it.”

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