T Quotes
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“The implications are clear: Facebook wants to build an Internet where watching films, listening to music, reading books and even browsing is done not just openly but socially and collaboratively.”
“The implications of such marginalization are profound. The insights about sexist and racist biases... are important because information organizations, from libraries to schools and universities to governmental agencies, are increasingly reliant on being displaced by a variety of web-based "tools" as if there are no political, social, or economic consequences of doing so.”
Source: Algorithms of Oppression: How Search Engines Reinforce Racism
“The implications of the transfer of full sovereignty from separate nations to a World Organization. . .Political unification in some sort of World Government will be required. . .Even though. . . any radical eugenic policy will be for many years politically and psychologically impossible, with the greatest care, and that the public mind is informed of the issues at stake so that much that now is unthinkable may at least become thinkable.”
“The implications of the true story are existential and corrosive to our larger national myth. To understand that the most costly war in this country's history was launched in direct opposition to everything the country claims to be, to understand that this war was the product of centuries of enslavement, which is to see an even longer, more total war, is to alter the accepted conception of America as a beacon of freedom. How does one face this truth or forge a national identity out of it?”
Source: We Were Eight Years in Power: An American Tragedy
“The implications of these considerations justify the statement that all empirically verifiable knowledge even the commonsense knowledge of everyday life - involves implicitly, if not explicitly, systematic theory in this sense.”
Source: The Structure of Social Action: A Study in Social Theory with Special Reference to a Group of Recent European Writers
“the implicit is awakening in search of healing rather than trying to harm us”
Source: The Heart of Trauma: Healing the Embodied Brain in the Context of Relationships
“The implied threat of using nuclear weapons to curb guerrillas was as absurd as to talk of using a sledge hammer to ward off a swarm of mosquitoes.”
“The implied trust was humbling. He didn't deserve it, but then again, he wouldn't betray it either.”
Source: Our Wicked Mistake
“The imporant things in life never happened by accident. But even with those things that were meant to be, sometimes you had to wait awhile and then maybe give them a little nudge.”
“The import is not the kind of work woman does, but rather the quality of the work she furnishes.”
Source: Anarchy and the Sex Question: Essays on Women and Emancipation, 1896–1926
“The importance and influence of books on me has been cumulative: the result of hearing and reading lots of stories about interesting people and places.”
“The importance and unimportance of the self cannot be exaggerated.”
Source: Zen in English literature and oriental classics
“The importance is getting to something truthful and in that moment can only be in that moment. I don't like to use the word "improvise," but it's a continual writing of the film.”
“The importance isn't how high you fly. The importance is that you take off and give it your all.”
“The importance of 'Dream School' is monumental. Helping to inspire these students to reach their potential is personally gratifying.”
“The importance of a high moral code, which is at the foundation of the Scout movement, cannot be stressed too highly.”
“The importance of a journey is not measured by the distance covered, but by the destination reached.”
“The importance of a lost romantic vision should not be underestimated. In such a vision is power as well as joy. In it is meaning.Life is flat, barren, zestless, if one can find one's lost vision nowhere.”
Source: The Desegregated Heart: A Virginian's Stand in Time of Transition
“The importance of a problem should not be judged by the number of pages devoted to it.”
Source: Evolution of Physics
“The importance of a warm up and cool down can't be stressed enough.”
“The importance of an artist is bringing new signs into a language.”
“The importance of an individual thinker owes something to chance. For it depends upon the fate of his ideas in the minds of his successors.”
Source: Science and the Modern World
“The importance of balance is huge but I think it is for everybody. It's a big issue for at least anyone that I talk to in any career.”
“The Importance of Books in Our Lives
Books have always been an integral part of human civilization, shaping societies, preserving knowledge, and fostering personal growth. From ancient manuscripts to modern digital eBooks, they provide a gateway to learning, imagination, and personal development. Books serve as a bridge to the past, allowing readers to explore the thoughts, ideas, and cultures of previous generations. They also encourage critical thinking by offering multiple perspectives on topics ranging from philosophy and science to art and fiction.
One of the greatest values of books lies in their ability to educate. Whether it's academic textbooks, biographies, or self-help guides, books impart knowledge that helps individuals excel in personal and professional spheres. Students, for example, rely heavily on textbooks to prepare for exams, while professionals may turn to industry-specific literature to stay updated with new trends and technologies. Beyond formal education, reading fosters self-improvement by exposing individuals to new ideas, challenges, and perspectives that expand their thinking and worldview.
Books also serve as an escape from reality, providing readers with an opportunity to dive into new worlds and experience life from different perspectives. Fictional genres, such as fantasy, mystery, and romance, offer entertainment while simultaneously inspiring empathy and creativity. A reader can embark on an adventure through the pages of a novel or experience a new culture through travel literature. In this sense, books become companions that help readers unwind, dream, and explore the unknown, even from the comfort of their homes.
In addition to their educational and recreational benefits, books play a critical role in personal development. Self-help books guide readers through personal challenges by offering advice on mental health, relationships, or financial management. Biographies of influential personalities inspire readers to overcome obstacles and achieve success. Books also promote empathy by helping readers understand emotions and experiences different from their own. When individuals read about the struggles, triumphs, and perspectives of others, they become more compassionate and socially aware.
Furthermore, books foster a lifelong habit of learning and personal reflection. They help develop concentration and focus, as reading requires sustained attention. This is particularly important in the digital age, where people are often distracted by social media and short-form content. Regular reading improves vocabulary, communication skills, and analytical thinking, all of which contribute to personal and professional growth. Additionally, books promote mental well-being, offering a sense of comfort and relaxation to readers. Many people find solace in reading, especially during challenging times, as books can provide both emotional support and practical solutions.
Even in a world dominated by technology, the relevance of books remains undiminished. While the formats may change—moving from physical books to audiobooks and eBooks—their essence and purpose remain”
“The importance of building relationships among colleagues, of trying to create coalitions behind the issues that you are championing, was not something I ever had much insight into until I was elected and started serving in the Senate.”
“The importance of certain problems concerning the facts will be inherent in the structure of the system.”
Source: The Structure of Social Action: A Study in Social Theory with Special Reference to a Group of Recent European Writers
“The importance of Chinese Communism does not depend on the intellectual level of its dogmas. Mao was one of the greatest, if not the very greatest, manipulator of large masses of human beings in the twentieth century, and the ideology he used for the purpose is significant by reason of its effectiveness, not only in China but in other parts of the Third World.”
Source: Main Currents Of Marxism: The Founders, The Golden Age, The Breakdown
“The importance of colour is as nothing compared with that of form, chiaroscuro and arrangement. They are the true and enduring bases of pictorial art.”
“The importance of coming into God's presence is worth overcoming all obstacles along the way.”
“The importance of command leadership. Clear objective and strategy and loyalty to those reporting to you.”
“The importance of detachment from things, the importance of poverty, is that we are supposed to be free from things that we might prefer to people. Wherever things have become more important than people, we are in trouble. That is the crux of the whole matter.”
Source: Thomas Merton in Alaska: Prelude to the Asian Journal : the Alaskan Conferences, Journals, and Letters
“The importance of discretion increases with closeness to the top of a hierarchical organization.”
Source: Men and Women of the Corporation
“The importance of education plays a huge role.”
“The importance of elections, transparency, legal procedures, an independent army, and the judicial system is not regarded as highly in China. These core values are the most important evidence of the health of a society, quality of life, and security. A clear understanding of such differences will help the rest of the world understand China and all that is happening to the nation.”
“the importance of experience, critical thinking and the self-confidence to be a good doctor. Call it intuition but sometimes subliminal influences produce a conviction that the perfectly reasonable diagnosis suggested by a colleague may be wrong even when their diagnosis is supported by preliminary investigations.”
Source: Bodily Fluids: Five Decades of Blood, Phlegm and Bile on the Hospital Frontline
“The importance of experiences lies not so much in their precise nature as in one's response to them. In part this represents a harkening back to an old principle of discernment...of evaluating an experience in relation to its fruits. More deeply, however, we are speaking of remaining attentive to the mystery and reality of God behind> all phenomena, refusing to allow superficial appearances to distract us from this central concern. We do a disservice to ourselves and others when we allow our interest in the nature of a phenomenon to obscure the mysterious wonder of the very existence of that phenomenon.”
Source: Care of Mind/Care of Spirit: A Psychiatrist Explores Spirtual Direction
“The importance of falling in love lies not in how it feels, but in what it perceives. And as always with our feelings, the key moral issue is how truthful the perception is... Falling in love is a sign that this might be someone with whom you could make a good marriage. Still, it's not enough, because the feeling is not always as perceptive as it should be... So falling in love is not the basis for a good marriage. It's not even a requirement. Marriage does not depend on falling in love; it depends on the promises you make to each other in your wedding vows and then spend a lifetime keeping. As many people have pointed out, you can't promise how you'll feel. But you can promise to cultivate a virtue, such as the virtue of love.”
Source: Good News for Anxious Christians: 10 Practical Things You Don't Have to Do
“The importance of fear as a factor in war-making cannot be overlooked, and can hardly be overestimated. Any politician can play on panic when he wishes to stampede a people into war.”
“The importance of forging meaningful relationships and exploring the intricacies of human connections has served as a catalyst for my creative expression.”
“The importance of free speech lies in its capacity to nurture resilience in the face of adversity. A society that values and protects the right to express dissenting opinions demonstrates a robust commitment to intellectual fortitude. It is through the clash of ideas, the testing of convictions, and the refining of arguments that we forge a citizenry capable of confronting challenges with a depth of understanding and a unity of purpose.”
“The importance of gratitude is never forgotten.”
“The importance of group theory was emphasized very recently when some physicists using group theory predicted the existence of a particle that had never been observed before, and described the properties it should have. Later experiments proved that this particle really exists and has those properties.”
“The importance of heart health became very real for me when my father died of heart disease seven years ago. Having experienced the loss first hand, I am inspired to do everything I can to break the cycle and prevent families from losing loved ones to this preventable disease.”
“The importance of high expectations plays a big role.”
“The importance of humility. We need the humility to know that truth can be ephemeral, that this can be but one version of the truth.”
“The importance of immobility and silence to photographic authority, the nonfilmic nature of this authority, leads me to some remarks on the relationship of photography with death. Immobility and silence are not only two objective aspects of death, they are also its main symbols, they figure it.”
“The importance of infinite processes for the practical exigencies of technical life can hardly be overemphasized. Practically all applications of arithmetic to geometry, mechanics, physics and even statistics involve these processes directly and indirectly.”
Source: Number: The Language of Science
“The importance of information is directly proportional to its improbability.”
“The importance of insomnia is so colossal that I am tempted to define man as the animal who cannot sleep. Why call him a rational animal when other animals are equally reasonable? But there is not another animal in the entire creation that wants to sleep yet cannot.”
“The importance of knowing for certain that you have been saved cannot be understated. We do not know how many days, hours, or minutes God has granted us here to have an opportunity to make a choice.”
Source: Living by Faith: Beginning Your Walk as a New Believer