Philip Emeagwali Quotes
Because I believe that humans are computers, I conjectured that computers, like people, can have left- and right-handed versions.
Quotes to Explore
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There is a recurring temptation for any nation, and for any writer who operates within its field of force, to make an ornament of the past: to turn the losses to victories and to restate humiliations as triumphs.
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I'm a big advocate of revisions, of living with something for a month and then realizing what needs changing, what was lazy, what could be better.
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All institutions have lapses, even great ones, especially by individual rogue employees - famously in recent years at 'The Washington Post,' 'The New York Times,' and the three original TV networks.
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It's strange but I suppose I'm one of those senior players now and I'll be helping the young players as much as I can.
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A book is not an example of 'women's writing' simply because it is written by a woman. Writing may become 'women's writing' when it could not have been written by a man.
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I find very often people like to confront rumors. It depends on how much they trust you. And you have to have a line between what is tasteful and what isn't.
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The reason a poet is a poet is to write poems, not to advertise himself as a poet.
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This is what people need: an easy-to-deploy, easy-to-use tool.
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If you do not conquer self, you will be conquered by self.
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I studied the lives of jazz singers who would tour Europe, and... what I learned was life was big ride for them. They'd seen the dark side of humanity... but touring the world playing jazz, it was a truly carefree way of living. A great escapism, if you like.
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I dare anybody to look at me and say I'm anorexic. I'm so totally not.
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Dick Durbin's a worthy opponent on any debate. He's very intelligent, quick. Knows his facts and puts them forward well.
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I am a just man.
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A woman caring for her children; a woman striving to excel in the private sector; a woman partnering with her neighbors to make their street safer; a woman running for office to improve her country - they all have something to offer, and the more our societies empower women, the more we receive in return.
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Sometimes, whether you like it or not, people elevate you. It's real easy to fall.
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When you save book reports, art projects and put them in a scrapbook, it shows a kid you care and you are taking an interest in their lives.
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I was once invited to attend a private dinner for Senator John F. Kennedy. But it was a Saturday evening, and I passed. Had better things to do.
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May it be long before the people of the United States shall cease to take a deep and pervading interest in the Fourth of July, as the birthday of our national life, or the event which then occurred shall be subordinated to any other of our national history.
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If you follow the lead of the artists, they will take you places that you could never go on your own.
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You always have a lot of time on the road, and you have to fill that time up with something.
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Immigration is not just compatible with but is a necessary component of economic growth.
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I love watching people tell stories, because it's very vulnerable.
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When I see myself at 14 years old I can put my hands on my head and think: 'How could I have done that?' but at that time it had sense for me. You do the same when you're 20. And now, when you look at people who are 20 years old you ask yourself: 'Was I like that? Was I really like that?'
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Because I believe that humans are computers, I conjectured that computers, like people, can have left- and right-handed versions.
