Georges Canguilhem Quotes
In truth, one cannot, it seems, oppose mechanism and finalism, one cannot oppose mechanism and anthropomorphism, for if the functioning of a machine is explained by relations of pure causality, the construction of a machine can be understood neither without purpose nor without man. A machine is made by man and for man, with a view toward certain ends to be obtained, in the form of effects to be produced.
Georges Canguilhem
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My music is not just about entertainment. It is about enlightenment also.
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Maybe entertainment is not supposed to be reality.
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Our dreams are firsthand creations, rather than residues of waking life. We have the capacity for infinite creativity; at least while dreaming, we partake of the power of the Spirit, the infinite Godhead that creates the cosmos.
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I'd say the best way to train someone is to remember that you have two ears and one mouth, and use them in that ratio. That's hard to do, and ultimately what we've learned is how many false positives you get from listening to what someone says they're going to do instead of observing what they actually do.
Brad D. Smith
The pen is mightier than the sword.
Edward G. Bulwer-Lytton
What the purpose of my life is about is I want to become the kind of person that God wants me to become, and through my study of the scriptures I can articulate the kind of person that God would be happy if I become.
Clayton Christensen
I was always just an ambitious kid from early. I always knew that I had a purpose and I was destined for something big, great.
Little Simz
Friday was added to my nickname because I have a talent of getting on with most people. So it's a bit of a man Friday thing.
Gavin Friday
In truth, one cannot, it seems, oppose mechanism and finalism, one cannot oppose mechanism and anthropomorphism, for if the functioning of a machine is explained by relations of pure causality, the construction of a machine can be understood neither without purpose nor without man. A machine is made by man and for man, with a view toward certain ends to be obtained, in the form of effects to be produced.
Georges Canguilhem
