George M. Whitesides Quotes
Part of science is the questioning of authority, absolute freedom of ideology. The Soviets did some very good science, but when science ran into ideology, it had trouble. Science flourishes best in a democracy.
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I think everybody has to be better, right from me out. Everybody has to step up their games for us to be successful here. I've been lucky to be on some good teams over the years and that's what it takes, everybody contributing night after night.
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When you put the pressure on yourself, it's not good. If you fight afraid to lose, you wind up not fighting that good.
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Mr. Norrell is like a librarian trying to do magic... That's the story of my career, really. I stand next to good looking men and make them look better!
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Cleanliness is a good thing, which the society should embrace. But it has nothing to do with Modi, nor can he implement it.
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'Pyrapshere' began as a sketch for a variety show I produced called 'A Pretty Good Show.' My partner, Andersen Gabrych, and I expanded it into a full-fledged faux-religion, including a list of 21 tenets, sacred symbols, testimonials, and even a clothing line. Many people believed it was a real thing and wanted to join.
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It's always good news when you're closer to the truth.
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Liberty must be limited in order to be possessed.
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I like collaboration because, first of all, I'm good at writing lyrics. I don't know how to make beats. I don't play instruments. I'm not a good singer. So even when you see a solo album of mine, it's still a collaboration.
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For me, there are always things to learn. It's like the next movie is going to be the good one, you know.
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Marriage cannot be severed from its cultural, religious and natural roots without weakening the good influence of society.
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I refuse to accept that the shackles of slavery can ever be stronger than the quest for freedom.
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I am not into publicity. I'm not good at it. I get anxiety about it.
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Look at every path closely and deliberately, then ask ourselves this crucial question: Does this path have a heart? If it does, then the path is good. If it doesn't, it is of no use.
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An ideal day for me is a combination of a fun-exciting creative moment with work partners, some laughs and games with my kids, a good surf session, and great conversation with friends around a meal.
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I've had young women come to me and say that before they watched 'Voyager' it didn't really occur to them that they could be successful in a higher position in the field of science; girls going to MIT, girls pursuing astrophysics with a view to a career in NASA.
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If I slip up and receive a good gift, I will not have given a good gift. This is probably a natural law that affects us all and needs a name. The Gift Reciprocal Law.
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Of all the hard jobs around, one of the hardest is being a good teacher.
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Strange to see how a good dinner and feasting reconciles everybody.
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It’s pretty good, but it’s alright.
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I'm from Chicago and it's a huge influence on me.
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The most empowering feminist act is for women to be taught about the ways babies bond and then decide what they want to do.
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Seven out of 10 Americans are one paycheck away from being homeless.
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The paradox is that Mark Zuckerberg, Steve Jobs, and all the tech giants are bigger fans of music than some of the executives working at major record companies.
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Part of science is the questioning of authority, absolute freedom of ideology. The Soviets did some very good science, but when science ran into ideology, it had trouble. Science flourishes best in a democracy.
