Meghan Daum Quotes
I never sit down to write anything personal unless I know the subject is going to go beyond my own experience and address something larger and more universal.
Quotes to Explore
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As we get more transparent with data sets about infrastructure and systems management, I have a feeling we'll see big changes in how we think about complexity and our relationship to our actions.
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If even in science there is no a way of judging a theory but by assessing the number, faith and vocal energy of its supporters, then this must be even more so in the social sciences: truth lies in power.
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I am very lucky because when I come back home, I have a completely normal life. I can relax, playing golf, fishing - doing what I want. I know when I finish a tournament, I am going to relax at home.
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Any form of art is political if you make it that way.
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Humility is a good estate; founded thereon, the whole spiritual edifice grows into a holy temple in the Lord. Through humility, some have even possessed the gates of their enemies. For which of the virtues is so mighty to subdue the pride of demons and the tyranny of men?
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You are God's own masterpiece! That means you are not ordinary or average; you are a one-of-a-kind original.
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Turkey is a safe country. Stay there.
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I almost laughed about the Machiavellian plans of the presidents of the United States.
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The greatest risk is really to take no risk at all. You've got to go out there, jump off the cliff, and take chances.
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There's the wonder of being able to do research from your own living room, of course. I do find that my biggest research issue, though, is how to frame my questions.
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Man, y'know, I'm a music guy. I like a lot of different things. It depends on the time of the day and the situation.
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Jesus Christ was a patriot! His country was the world. His laws were the eternal principles of liberty, and his followers, in every age, have been the chosen champions of freedom!
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See, justice is a joke in this country, and it stinks of its hypocricy.
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Time is the devourer of all things.
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I hate to repeat lines, to say the same damned thing. I try to rewrite cliches and make what I say sound fresh.
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I'd like to say that I'm a rock star, but I'm not - I'm honestly more of a relationship kind of guy. I'm a guy you could take home to meet your mum rather than a guy your mum wouldn't like.
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I've got some gift for languages. You follow your gift. But Latin's not easy.
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I'm really interested in playing my age.
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I'm like a little boy from Virginia. I'm a backpacker. In my head, I'm left of centre. I come from the pool of weirdoes.
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I always get asked for suggestions on what to get food-lover friends. While there are many gifts out there that a foodie would love, it's always good to do some research beforehand so you know you're getting a gift that will last.
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The growth that an artist seeks is a fine combination of mastering craft, garnering an audience, maintaining one's mental health, and working mightily from a ever-expanding base of experience.
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I don't have to be in politics.
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I never sit down to write anything personal unless I know the subject is going to go beyond my own experience and address something larger and more universal.
