Quotes about definition
definitions evolution observation
It is inherent in any definition of science that statements that cannot be checked by observation are not really saying anything or at least they are not science. George Gaylord Simpson
definitions gains should
What should we gain by a definition, as it can only lead us to other undefined terms? Ludwig Wittgenstein
definition depends downtown economic success ultimate
The ultimate definition of visitor-serving is going to be massive. The economic success of downtown depends on it. Rick Wright
definition dialogue national people
It's a national dialogue that a lot of people by definition can't participate in today.
definitions stories ends
Immortals are, by definition, immortal. End of story. Richelle Mead
definitions understood evident
A definition is nothing else but an explication of the meaning of a word, by words whose meaning is already known. Hence it is evident that every word cannot be defined; for the definition must consist of words; and there could be no definition, if there were not words previously understood without definition. Thomas Reid
definitions care take-care
I am very much afraid of definitions, and yet one is almost forced to make them. One must take care, too, not to be inhibited by them. Robert Delaunay
definitions hotel
My definition of a good hotel is a place I'd stay at. Robert De Niro
definitions minorities accepting
I cannot accept the definition of collective good as articulated by a privileged minority in society, especially when that minority is in power. Wole Soyinka
definitions earning males
I define power as control over ones life. A balanced life is far superior to the male definition of power: earning money someone else spends while he dies sooner. Warren Farrell
definitions would-be discworld
And no practical definition of freedom would be complete without the freedom to take the consequences. Indeed, it is the freedom upon which all the others are based. Terry Pratchett
definitions roles high-definition
I played teen roles until high definition came out. Selma Blair
definitions argument ends
A definition is the start of an argument, not the end of one. Neil Postman
definitions doe separateness
In separateness only does love learn definition. Robert Penn Warren
definitions foundation reason
Definitions are the foundation of reason. You can't reason without them. Robert M. Pirsig
definitions conscious should
Psychoanalysis pretends to investigate the Unconscious. The Unconscious by definition is what you are not conscious of. But the Analysts already know what's in it - they should, because they put it all in beforehand. Saul Bellow
definitions world study
True definition of science: the study of the beauty of the world. Simone Weil
definitions definition-of-success okay
The ultimate definition of success is: you could lose everything that you have and truly be okay with it. Your happiness isn't based on external factors. Tony Hsieh
definitions flour
A definition is a sack of flour compressed into a thimble Remy de Gourmont
definitions immortal died
The best definition of an immortal is someone who hasn't died yet Tom Holt
definitions beloved defined
Definitions belong to the definers, not the defined. Toni Morrison
definitions essentials chaos
Know the true definition of yourself. That is essential. Then, when you know your own definition, flee from it. Rumi
definitions mankind
Mankind is a science that defies definitions. Robert Burns
definitions
I'm very competitive. I just go with what engages or fascinates me in my work and that's it. I have no definition; I just love to do it. Ridley Scott
definitions firsts engagement
Most controversies would soon be ended, if those engaged in them would first accurately define their terms, and then adhere to their definitions. Tryon Edwards
definitions nancy clutter
Nancy clutter is always in a hurry, but she always has time. And that is the definition of a lady. Truman Capote
definitions monsters demand
The monstrous act by definition demands a monster. Rick Yancey