Chris Argyris Quotes
One must treat theory-in-use as both a psychological certainty and an intellectual hypothesis.
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I never race for records. The motivation to try to beat the record is not enough to continue. You have to enjoy it.
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Editing is the same as quarrelling with writers - same thing exactly.
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You've just got to sing, do some kind of singing every day. Early mornings and cold weather can mess with that. I drink special teas with cayenne pepper, but I think you're psyching yourself out, really.
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I am often critical of Israel's policies when in the country, but then feel defensive of them when overseas.
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I do feel as if... Look, I think I'm a very kind of ordinary person, and it seems to me that things that are of interest to me will probably be of interest to other people. I'm not exceptional; I don't have exceptional thoughts.
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Hopefully, film inspires you to think about human nature. It make us consider how we treat strangers and our most intimate.
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The first time I saw E.T., the actual image of an alien, and he was so sweet-looking. I wanted him. I wanted E.T.
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Did you really think I would sell you out?
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If you don't go to a dance, you can never be rejected, but you'll never get to dance, either.
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He suffered from paralysis by analysis.
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I believe that work can be done on security; in combating terrorism in Mexico we have done our part in this area. But at the same time, the world must continue working.
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To fund major cultural efforts, we must not rely alone on government and foundation patronage; if the farmer can spend for beer, he can pay for good entertainment which he can understand, which he can identify with and which will fortify his spirit.
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What's so great about the truth? Try lying for a change, it's the currency of the world.
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The friend must be like money, that before you need it, the value is known.
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There are also fundamental issues related to what the current leader, President [Barack] Obama, said. I am referring to his idea about American exceptionalism. I am skeptical about this idea.
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Life is that which must overcome itself again and again.
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He who has most of heart knows most of sorrow.
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I feel like we want to compartmentalise things and say, 'Well, that's emotional, artistic and subjective, while this is intellectual, objective and measured.' I have difficulty thinking that's the way we experience things.
