Scott Adams Quotes
By definition, risk-takers often fail. So do morons. In practice it's difficult to sort them out.
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In theory there is no difference between theory and practice. In practice there is.
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You need to take care of your time and practice, you need to rest and talk to media. So it's really important to organize those things.
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I practice on the roads of Gaza as we don't have good stadiums and tracks so I gave my best.
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Whereas HIV only in recent decades became infectious for humans, high risk papillomavirus types have in all likelihood been with us for millions of years, accompanying the human race since the early days of our evolution.
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Practice radical humility. Take no credit for your talents, intellectual abilities, aptitudes, or proficiencies. Be in a state of awe and bewilderment.
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The biggest danger for any organism is to not identify that it's being threatened. I want to hope that people realize that the source of danger and risk in the Middle East is not the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but the deep radical Islamic vision of forming a global caliphate.
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I just like to keep my money in the bank; I'm not a big risk-taker. I don't know anything about the stock market... I stay away from things I don't know anything about.
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The women putting their lives at risk for our country deserve better than to be treated as second-class citizens.
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Philanthropy is often seen as society's risk capital. That means the onus is on philanthropists, nonprofit leaders and social entrepreneurs to innovate. But philanthropic innovation is not just about creating something new. It also means applying new thinking to old problems, processes and systems.
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When I diced vegetables, it was painstaking work to make sure that every single piece looked the same: 1/4-inch cubed for small, 3/4-inch cubed for large. It's a matter of practice and precision.
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I've never seen hard work fail.
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The evolutionary theory of senescence can be stated as follows: while bodies are not designed to fail, neither are they designed for extended operation.
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Athletic skills are acquired over a long period of time and after countless hours of practice.
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I coach soccer, and my wife and I are very involved in our kids' lives. Our family is busy with doctor appointments, soccer practice, school, work, travel, vacation... life.
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If we ensure access to health care and 'best practice' asthma treatment for children, especially those at high risk, there is the potential to save the health care system billions of dollars.
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I feel that, as an actor, you're constantly working to become better, which I love, but with painting, I can fail on my own terms. There's a freedom in that, so that's why I love to paint.
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I do what I feel is right. I am not scared to walk on the new path and take risk.
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If you are worried about the risk to your reputation, you don't launch a telecoms firm in an aggressive way.
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I'm afraid sometimes certain individual cases of defaults are unavoidable. What we should do is to step up monitoring, properly handle relevant matters, and ensure there is no regional and systemic financial risk.
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With stealth technology, the U.S. could spy on its Cold War adversaries without running the risk of getting caught.
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Politics is a lot like sex - if you want something, you have to ask for it, if they’re not doing it right you’ve got to speak up and show them and if you still don’t get what you want, then there is nothing wrong with doing it yourself.
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When I first started modeling, I realised I was very different from many of my colleagues, but I welcomed the opportunities my career in fashion offered me and the support from many inspiring individuals in the fashion industry.
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This agreement should be a wake-up call to all those in the entertainment industry who think outrageousness is a clever marketing strategy.
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By definition, risk-takers often fail. So do morons. In practice it's difficult to sort them out.
