Willard Van Orman Quine Quotes
Nonbeing must in some sense be, otherwise what is it that there is not? This tangled doctrine might be nicknamed Plato's beard; historically it has proved tough, frequently dulling the edge of Occam's razor.
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Wine makes a man more pleased with himself; I do not say it makes him more pleasing to others.
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People adored Element 13's color and luster, which reminded them of the sparkle of gold and silver - a brand-new precious metal. In fact, aluminum became more precious than gold and silver in the 19th century because it was harder to obtain.
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There's very little bohemia in Australia and it's one of the things I miss most about not living in Europe.
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We have to believe in free-will. We've got no choice.
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Lyndon Johnson was a profoundly insecure man who feared dissent and craved reassurance. In 1964 and 1965, Johnson's principal goals were to win the presidency in his own right and to pass his Great Society legislation through Congress.
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I'm moved by people who see the world differently than others. People who see the world with a longing for its poetry often can be broken people.
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I hate how late we have our Olympic Trials, always have.
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The past always looks better than it was. It's only pleasant because it isn't here.
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I like to make my name of songs strange.
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The difficulty for the Government is there's this ideological straitjacket of the market will provide, let the market rip and everything will work out... It's back to trickle-down economics, which, it's plain to see, have not delivered.
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The story of 'A Dog's Purpose' flowed into me a set piece. The entire book was just there, as if I were connected to a streaming service, a novel wholly formed of character and plot. This has never happened to me before or since. I prayed for help and I got it. A gift.
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In establishing democracy, we have to be sensitive to the regional and national context. Democracy also means to guarantee the rights of the minorities. That's my job as a king. We have for example a Jewish ambassador in the US and a Christian in the UK.
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The Czech Republic is a dynamic United Nations Member State, active on the Human Rights Council, contributing to the peaceful settlement of disputes, and helping other countries to achieve a democratic transition.
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It seems to me that in the western world, culture has something to do with appearance. A person that's out creating good stuff has got to appreciate someone when they take the time to have an appearance that goes with what they're doing.
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I think that ISIS is a threat to our embassy, to our consulate, as well as potentially to the American people.
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Every woman is a queen, and we all have different things to offer.
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I think women have to change their hairstyle from time to time.
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I'm really a director's actor. I rely heavily on a director.
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And it is a very important thing to be and do, if not the most important 'cause how you interpret a story can then make the difference. So it is a very powerful thing to be. And when misused, it's very sad.
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I've never worked with huge pop acts, I mightn't like it, but it's something I've always wanted to try.
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You can wear your hair long or wear a beard because you want to show that you are interested in thought, in psychological endeavors rather than appearance.
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In terms of doing another franchise after 'Transformers,' I don't know if that would be best for me. I'm really happy to inhabit the world of independent film.
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'Aid from heaven you may have,' he said, 'by saying your prayers; and I don't doubt you ask for this and all other things generally. But an angel won't come to tell you who ought to be Chancellor of the Exchequer.'
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Nonbeing must in some sense be, otherwise what is it that there is not? This tangled doctrine might be nicknamed Plato's beard; historically it has proved tough, frequently dulling the edge of Occam's razor.
