“The assumption that the laws of nature are eternal is a vestige of the Christian belief system that informed the early postulates of modern science in the seventeenth century. Perhaps the laws of nature have actually evolved along with nature itself, and perhaps they are still evolving. Or perhaps they are not laws at all, but more like habits.” StillsChristianLawBeliefModernCenturyHabitEternalHarmonyEvolveAssumptionLaws Of NatureBelief SystemsModern Science Author:Rupert Sheldrake
“The constant assumption runs throughout the law that the natural and spontaneous evolutions of habit fix the limits of right and wrong.” RunningLawNaturalEvolutionHabitLimitsConstantAssumptionSpontaneous Book:The Nature of the Judicial Process Source: The Nature of the Judicial Process
“Dialogue is a space where we may see the assumptions which lay beneath the surface of our thoughts, assumptions which drive us, assumptions around which we build organizations, create economies, form nations and religions. These assumptions become habitual, mental habits that drive us, confuse us and prevent our responding intelligently to the challenges we face every day.” MayFacesFormNationsUnderstandingChallengesSpaceEconomyListeningHabitEmpathyOrganizationLaysSurfaceDialogueAssumptionOur ThoughtsRespondingHabitualBeneath The SurfaceChallenges We Face Author:David Bohm
“It's not an easy option. The essence of travel is letting go of habit and prejudice and relishing the unfamiliar. Food you've never eaten before, a language you've never spoken before, religion that mystifies, customs that confuse, politics that perplex, all question everyday assumptions about how you live your life.” LanguageEasyHabitLetting GoEssencePrejudiceEverydayAssumptionCustomsLive Your LifeUnfamiliar Author:Michael Palin
“Untested assumptions and lazy habits of thought can be shown up, once put in a spotlight of a different hue.” DifferentHabitAssumptionLazySpotlightHue Author:Julian Baggini
“Of all the preposterous assumptions of humanity over humanity, nothing exceeds most of the criticisms made on the habits of the poor by the well-housed, well- warmed, and well-fed.” InspirationalWellsMadeHumanityPoorKnowledgeLearningHabitCriticismManagementAssumptionFedsExceed Book:Piazza Tales and Other Prose Pieces, 1839-1860: Volume Nine, Scholarly Edition Source: Piazza Tales and Other Prose Pieces, 1839-1860: Volume Nine, Scholarly Edition
“The worst mistake of first contact, made throughout history by individuals on both sides of every new encounter, has been the unfortunate habit of making assumptions. It often proved fatal.” FirstsHas BeensMadeLiteratureIndividualSidesMistakeWorstHabitContactAssumptionEncountersUnfortunateBoth SidesFirst Contact Author:David Brin
“You had to live - did live, from habit that became instinct - in the assumption that evey sound you made was overheard, and, except in darkness, every moment scrutinized.” MadeMomentsSoundDarknessHabitInstinctAssumptionGuessworkThought Police Author:George Orwell