I Quotes
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“It is probable that two proposed unknown rations are incommensurable because if many unknown rations are proposed it is most probable that any [one] would be incommensurable to any [other].”
“It is probable that we have all been everywhere, in dreams, in an epileptic fit, in successive transmigrations and at present we are dying of boredom at always seeing the same places.”
Source: The Intelligence of Evil or the Lucidity Pact
“It is probably a good thing that Karen Wetterhahn died from mercury poisoning, as if she had survived, she would have discovered the horrible Dartmouth College workers compensation experience for occupational disease.”
“It is probably a pity that every citizen of each state cannot visit all the others, to see the differences, to learn what we have in common, and come back with a richer, fuller understanding of America - in all its beauty, in all its dignity, in all its strength, in support of moral principles.”
Source: Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1955
“It is probably always disastrous not to be a poet.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of Lytton Strachey (Illustrated)
“It is probably best for us not to concentrate in too literal a fashion on the temporal structure of myth.”
Source: Mythos - The Greek Myths Retold
“It is probably fair to estimate the frequency of a majority of mutations, in higher organisms, between one in ten thousand and one in a million per gene per generation.”
“It is probably impossible to think without words, but if we permit ourselves to think with the wrong words, we shall soon be entertaining erroneous thoughts; for words, which are given us for the expression of thought, have a habit of going beyond their proper bounds and determining the content of thought.”
“It is probably no exaggeration to suppose that in order to improve such an organ as the eye at all, it must be improved in ten different ways at once. And the improbability of any complex organ being produced and brought to perfection in any such way is an improbability of the same kind and degree as that of producing a poem or a mathematical demonstration by throwing letters at random on a table.”
“It is probably not a good idea to ask someone to expound a position they do not accept and do not feel they even fully understand.”
“It is probably not love that makes the world go around, but rather those mutually supportive alliances through which partners recognize their dependence on each other for the achievement of shared and private goals.”
“It is probably not true to say that there was a physical homosexual relationship between [Rudolf Hess and Hitler] but the attraction was there.”
“It is probably safe to say that all the changes of factual knowledge which have led to the relativity theory, resulting in a very great theoretical development, are completely trivial from any point of view except their relevance to the structure of a theoretical system.”
Source: THE STRUCTURE OF SOCIAL ACTION
“It is probably true quite generally that in the history of human thinking the most fruitful developments frequently take place at those points where two different lines of thought meet.”
“It is probably true quite generally that in the history of human thinking the most fruitful developments frequently take place at those points where two different lines of thought meet. These lines may have their roots in quite different parts of human nature, in different times or different cultural environments or different religious traditions: hence if they actually meet, that is, if they are at least so much related to each other that a real interaction can take place, then one may hope that new and interesting developments may follow.”
“It is probably true that almost all atheists stand for the values of reason and freethought. I will attempt to put these values in more substantial terms. There is the belief that inquiry and doubt are essential checks against deception, self deception, and error. There is the belief that logic and the scientific method is the only way the world can arrive at an agreement on the truth about anything.”
“It is probably true that business corrupts everything it touches. It corrupts politics, sports, literature, art, labor unions and so on. But business also corrupts and undermines monolithic totalitarianism. Capitalism is at its liberating best in a noncapitalist environment.”
“It is probably true that the economic benefits of being in the EU are a net positive to the UK, but a large number of people do not share in these benefits and the result is increasing inequality.”
“It is probably true to say that the largest scope for change still lies in men's attitude to women, and in women's attitude to themselves.”
Source: Lady Into Woman: A History of Women from Victoria to Elizabeth II
“It is probably very necessary to present your ego at some point.”
“It is probably well on the conservative side to estimate that during the past ten to fifteen years the camera has destroyed a thousand pairs of eyes, corrupted ten thousand, and seriously deceived a hundred thousand, for every one pair that it has opened, and taught.”
Source: A Way of Seeing
“It is problems that we faced for 30 years and we had to solve them in a couple of years only and the solution really pushed us and the economy couldn't handle it. We had the greatest depression. It wasn't easy and I think we expected the results. But the other thing is we have to try to create the plan B and get us out of this crisis as soon as possible.”
“It is production that creates purchasing power, not the printing press!”
“It is professional snobbery that refrains training rookies.”
“It is Professor Fuson's view that Chinese charts of Taiwan and Japan were the source of the 1424 portrayal of Antilia and Satanaze. He makes a very persuasive case that such charts are likely to have originated from the seven spectacular voyages of discovery made by the famous Ming admiral Cheng Ho between 1405 and 1433.
[...] Much suggests, however, that Robert Fuson is correct to deduce that the charts of Taiwan and Japan that somehow found their way into the hands of Zuane Pizzagano in Venice in 1424 must have originated from the voyages of Cheng Ho.
Yet there is a problem. [...] Antilia and Satanaze on the 1424 chart don't show Taiwan and Japan as they looked in the time of Cheng Ho, but rather as they looked approximately 12,500 years ago during the meltdown of the Ice Age.
Is it possible that Cheng Ho, too, like Columbus, was guided in his voyages by ancient maps and charts, come down from another time and populated by the ghosts of a drowned world?”
Source: Underworld: The Mysterious Origins of Civilization
“It is profitable for Christians to be often calling to mind the very beginnings of grace with their souls.”
Source: Delphi Complete Works of John Bunyan (Illustrated)
“It is profitable wisdom to know when we have done enough: Much time and pains are spared in not flattering ourselves against probabilities.”
Source: A Collection of the Works of William Penn: To which is Prefixed a Journal of His Life, with Many Original Letters and Papers Not Before Published
“It is profound philosophy to sound the depths of feeling and distinguish traits of character. Men must be studied as deeply as books.”
Source: The Art of Worldly Wisdom
“It is profoundly important to honor President Johnson's historic contributions to justice and democracy - and to appreciate how hard he fought for the rights of every Texan and every American.”
“It is profoundly tragic that I am a slave, but it is profoundly joyous that I am God's slave, not that of a devil.”
“It is profoundly troubling when you have Supreme Court justices not following their judicial oath. And taking the role of policy makers and legislators, rather than being judges.”
“It is progress when a centuries-old oak is cut down to give space for a road sign.”
“It is progress when weapons are improved to kill more people at a longer range.”
“It is proof of a bad cause when it is applauded by the mob.”
“It is proof of a base and low mind for one to wish to think with the masses or majority, merely because the majority is the majority. Truth does not change because it is, or is not, believed by a majority of the people.”
“It is proof of a narrow mind when things worthy of esteem are distinguished from things worthy of love. Great minds naturally love whatever is worthy of their esteem.”
Source: La Bruyère and Vauvenargues: Selections from the Characters, Reflexions and Maxims
“It is proof of sincerity, which I value above all things; as, between those who practice it, falsehood and malice work their efforts in vain.”
Source: Thomas Jefferson: Thoughts on War and Revolution
“It is propaganda that people, who had lived a full life of heterosexuality, were married and had children, were denying their real sexuality all that time. There is historic evidence that entire populations can convert to homosexuality under certain conditions.”
“It is proper for every one to consider, in the case of all men, that he who has not been a servant cannot become a praiseworthy master; and it is meet that we should plume ourselves rather on acting the part of a servant properly than that of the master, first, towards the laws, (for in this way we are servants of the gods), and next, towards our elders.”
Source: Wit and Wisdom of Socrates, Plato, Aristotle: Being a Treasury of Thousands of Glorious, Inspiring and Imperishable Thoughts, Views and Observations of the Three Great Greek Philosophers, Classified Under about Four Hundred Subjects for Comparative Study
“It is proper for people to have friends, friendships without self-interest. Without friends, life is too lonely.”
Source: Bumi Manusia
“It is proper #netiquette to be conservative in messages you send and liberal in messages you receive. NetworkEtiquette.net”
“It is proper Netiquette to contribute free resources to the internet, share. NetworkEtiquette.net”
“It is proper netiquette to invite new friends in real life to connect with you on the internet. NetworkEtiquette.net”
“It is proper Netiquette to learn to use autocorrect properly when texting or turn it off. NetworkEtiquette.Net”
“It is proper Netiquette to post pictures with status updates to make them more engaging. NetworkEtiquette.net”
“It is proper Netiquette to provide positive reinforcement, feedback, for posts we Like.”
“It is proper netiquette to refrain from asking others online about things that make them uncomfortable. NetworkEtiquette.net”
“It is proper netiquette to refrain from using all capital letters in internet correspondence. NetworkEtiquette.net”
Source: The Principles Of Netiquette
“It is proper Netiquette to tell readers your joking literally or with a smiley face.”
“It is proper Netiquette to watch television online via native app when using mobile.”