Georg C. Lichtenberg Quotes

What is the good of drawing conclusions from experience? I don't deny we sometimes draw the right conclusions, but don't we just as often draw the wrong ones?

Georg C. Lichtenberg

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• I like to fight, and I think the fans want to see a good fight, too.

  

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• I could do a franchise for the end of everything. 'The End of Dogs,' 'The End of Cats.'

  

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• I am aware that in presenting myself as the advocate of the Indians and their rights, I shall stand very much alone.

  

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• I'm not a best-seller, but through translations, I've accumulated some money.

  

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• Romney still enjoys the Republicans' traditional advantage among voters who are veterans, but the Obama campaign is confident it can chip away at that.

  

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• We have a long way to go in the world in all industries. If I'm in the situation where I have equal experience to the other actor and my role is just as significant, there is no reason why I should be paid less. It's not really part of my world anymore, because I just won't accept it.

  

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• What is the good of drawing conclusions from experience? I don't deny we sometimes draw the right conclusions, but don't we just as often draw the wrong ones?

  

  Georg C. Lichtenberg
  • Good
  • Experience
  • Drawing