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Quote by Samuel Butler

“There is no such source of error as the pursuit of absolute truth.”

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This book offers a glimpse into the thoughts and musings of Samuel Butler, showcasing his intellectual pursuits and personal insights throughout his life. more

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Samuel Butler

Samuel Butler was an English poet celebrated for his satirical and philosophical works. Living during the English Renaissance, he is known for his wit and critical thinking. Butler's poetry often reflected on the human condition and the complexities of society. more

“Truth then seems to me, in the proper import of the word, to signify nothing but the joining or separating of Signs, as the Things signified by them do agree or disagree one with another. The joining or separating of signs here meant, is what by another name we call proposition. So that truth properly belongs only to propositions: whereof there are two sorts, viz. mental and verbal; as there are two sorts of signs commonly made use of, viz. ideas and words.”

Made Two Ideas Use Seems Truth Names Agree Agreement Disagree Propositions Joining Imports Separating

Book:An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding Volume 2: Top Essays

Source: An Essay Concerning Humane Understanding Volume 2: Top Essays

“Attention to detail is of utmost importance when you want to look good.”

Want Looks Attention Importance Details Attention To Detail

Author:Carolina Herrera

“Ratbert (as lab rat, to scientist): Doc, we have to talk. Every day you feed me over a hundred pounds of macaroni and cheese. At first I thought you were just being a good host. But lately I've been thinking it could be something far more sinister.”

Thinking Firsts Science Hundred Scientist Experiments Pounds Host Just Being Cheese Rats Labs Sinister Macaroni Macaroni And Cheese

Author:Scott Adams

“An experiment in nature, like a text in the Bible, is capable of different interpretations, according to the preconceptions of the interpreter.”

Different Science Nature Natural Capable Experiments Interpretation Interpreter Preconceptions Different Interpretations

Book:The Theological, Philosophical and Miscellaneous Works of the Rev. William Jones ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of His Life and Writings

Source: The Theological, Philosophical and Miscellaneous Works of the Rev. William Jones ...: To which is Prefixed a Short Account of His Life and Writings

“Do we have the will to make poverty history?”

Poverty

Author:Edward de Bono

“It wouldn't cost too much to change the rules of trade so that poor countries can work their way out of poverty. But the world's leaders won't act unless they hear enough people telling them. And every day they fail to act, thousands of people die because they can't afford the basics of survival.”