Kim Stanley Robinson Quotes
This vain presumption, of understanding everything, can have no other basis than never understanding anything. For anyone who had experienced just once the understanding of one single thing, thus truly tasting how knowledge is accomplished, would then recognize that of the infinity of other truths, he understands nothing.
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The decathlon includes ten separate events and they all matter. You can't work on just one of them.
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If you pick the right people and give them the opportunity to spread their wings and put compensation as a carrier behind it you almost don't have to manage them.
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A historical romance is the only kind of book where chastity really counts.
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I'm a lot less concerned with Bill Clinton's escapades decades ago than I am with Hillary Clinton's consistently wrong record when it comes to foreign policy, when it comes to domestic policy.
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Bill Cosby, you know, he's a delightful guy.
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I found one had to do some work every day, even at midnight, because either you're professional or you're not.
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I've certainly not got any famous people's numbers on my phone. It's just not my thing, really.
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The Bible calls us to love our neighbors, and to do justice and love kindness, not to indiscriminately kill one another.
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I investigated post-traumatic stress disorder. I've been to a unit where people are suffering from it, and I read a lot of literature. I looked at footage of soldiers in the combat zone. I found 'Restrepo' to be unbelievably useful.
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The role model approach to social change is no substitute for challenging unjust employment practices, educational policies and housing.
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They defended the grains of sand in the desert to the last drop of their blood.
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I haven't a clue what's going to happen next, and I can't wait to find out.
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In dwelling, live close to the ground. In thinking, keep to the simple. In conflict, be fair and generous. In governing, don't try to control. In work, do what you enjoy. In family life, be completely present.
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It's kind of a tradition that you get a rookie, put him in the middle, wrap your arms and legs around him, then douse him with everything you can get a hold of - shaving cream, ketchup, mustard, everything. It's kind of like a pie in the face after a guy is successful.
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I adore anything Michael Alexis writes.
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When I began writing, I didn't read any other children's poets... I didn't want to be influenced until I'd found my own voice. Now I read them all.
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The growth of women's soccer and women's sports all around the world has been slow.
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You seen my shows; I bring the 'hood out.
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Buenos Aires is easily one of the most stylish cities in the world with its eclectic collection of neighborhoods, each with its own unique charm.
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You can't have an energy policy that means you can only have a bath when the wind blows.
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I think if you want to make a good sports movie, you've got to cut down on the sports. You have to make it about people. You can't try to impress people with your knowledge and the X and O's and all the details and the technicalities.
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You've just got to earn my respect.
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There is something slightly sinister about Prague, just as there is about Lyon and Turin.
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This vain presumption, of understanding everything, can have no other basis than never understanding anything. For anyone who had experienced just once the understanding of one single thing, thus truly tasting how knowledge is accomplished, would then recognize that of the infinity of other truths, he understands nothing.
