Irwin M. Jacobs Quotes
We try to preach innovation. We provide resources; we invite speakers in from universities to talk about new ideas.
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I believe that entrepreneurs play an unmatched role and the accelerating pace of innovation is transforming the face of global challenges. You must think about the solution differently when you're trying to impact 1 billion people rather than affecting 1 million people.
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Among the lesser effects of quantum theory are gaping holes in old ideas about causality.
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CERN is a centre of scientific excellence and a source of pride and inspiration for physicists from all over the world, a cradle for technology and innovation, and a shining concrete example of scientific cooperation and peace.
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If you love things or ideas or people that contradict each other, you have to be prepared to fight for every square inch of intellectual real estate you occupy.
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Since entering office, I have focused on working with the people and businesses of New Hampshire to build a stronger economic future through innovation, and in no sector is innovation needed more than our energy industry.
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I think my mission, if I could call it that, as a storyteller is to try and find ways to show how similar we are and not how different we are.
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A noble purpose inspires sacrifice, stimulates innovation and encourages perseverance.
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Instead of stubbornly attempting to use surrealism for purposes of subversion, it is necessary to try to make of surrealism something as solid, complete and classic as the works of museums.
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Try imagining James Joyce not writing about being a Catholic.
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I have been desperate to escape for so many years now, it is routine for me to try to escape.
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Exploration is the engine that drives innovation. Innovation drives economic growth.
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As a grandson of farmers in downstate Illinois, I have long admired the dedication of farmers to their work and have written about the role of agriculture in American innovation.
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I try not to look any further ahead than the next cup of tea. You never know if that cuppa will come or not, do you?
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We do not believe in immortality because we can prove it, but we try to prove it because we cannot help believing it.
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If you bet on Microsoft, you are not going to ask anymore, 'Hey, where is the innovation?' The challenge going forward is how do we keep up with it.
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If you sing beautifully about nothing, no one will listen. If you sing badly about great stuff, no one will listen. Ideas are everywhere, but my theory is that a writer doesn't just think of an idea: they perform them.
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People try to look for deep meanings in my work. I want to say, 'They're just cartoons, folks. You laugh or you don't.' Gee, I sound shallow. But I don't react to current events or other stimuli. I don't read or watch TV to get ideas. My work is basically sitting down at the drawing table and getting silly.
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As governor, I will always be willing to work with people who have ideas to offer and are ready to roll up their sleeves. That kind of teamwork will build a New Hampshire that will lead the nation and compete with the world. Together, we will help our businesses grow and build a stronger economy on a vision of innovation and growth.
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No grand idea was ever born in a conference, but a lot of foolish ideas have died there.
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I've never been a fan of directors who clutter a piece with all sorts of crazy preconceptions or weird ideas.
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Whatever you do in your life, try to become a kind, and wise human being.
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I am not very proud of being an human being; in fact, I distinctly dislike the species in many ways. I can readily conceive of beings vastly superior in every respect.
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The fact that I was taking naps in churches, in between takes of the [Ordinary World], and there was that guerilla style of filmmaking, I felt more at home with that.
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We try to preach innovation. We provide resources; we invite speakers in from universities to talk about new ideas.
