Zoological taxonomists in general are inclined to be practical workers rather than philosophers, if only because they face such an unending task… — Richard E. Blackwelder Copy Share Image
Composing for the prepared piano is not a criticism of the instrument. I'm only being practical. — John Cage Copy Share Image
I try to operate on two unconnected levels. One on the practical level of action in which I am extremely cautious and… — Tony Benn Copy Share Image
This human world of ours would be inconceivable without the practical existence of a religious belief. — Adolf Hitler Copy Share Image
The truth is, that common-sense, or thought as it first emerges above the level of the narrowly practical, is deeply imbued with… — Charles Sanders Peirce Copy Share Image
I do not remember anything which Confucius has said directly respecting man's "origin, purpose, and destiny." He was more practical than that.… — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Passing into practical life, illustrations of this fact are found everywhere; the distant, or the unseen, steadies and strengthens us against the… — Matthew Simpson Copy Share Image
A lot of people think, 'I'll give acting or poetry or filmmaking a try. And if it doesn't work out I'll go… — Brit Marling Copy Share Image
While some sit on the sidelines and fail to offer any practical solutions to address high gas prices now, the House is… — Dave Reichert Copy Share Image
We recognize a tree by its fruit, and we ought to be able to recognize a Christian by his action. The fruit… — Ignatius of Antioch Copy Share Image
Civil Engineering is the art of directing the great sources of Power in Nature for the use and convenience of man; being… — Thomas Tredgold Copy Share Image
Any fool can make a quilt; and, after we had made a couple of dozen over twenty years ago, we quit the… — Abigail Scott Duniway Copy Share Image
Prayer is a practical strategy, the gaining of temporal advantage in the capital markets of Sin and Remission. — Don DeLillo Copy Share Image
There are two kinds of experts: academic experts and practical experts. One is not better than the other, but they are very… — Simon Sinek Copy Share Image
I would like a practical president, but I would like to be able to have his practicality based on principles, and not… — Glenn Beck Copy Share Image
You do not go out into the street in your underwear, although usually you are wearing underwear. The underwear is not visible… — Edward de Bono Copy Share Image
People have to know that there are options available to us today. There is another way, and it is practical and applicable… — Daryl Hannah Copy Share Image
No one can deny that much of our modern advertising is essentially dishonest; and it can be maintained that to lie freely… — Carl L. Becker Copy Share Image
As a poet, one lives a bit on air. I always like someone who can teach me something practical. — Sylvia Plath Copy Share Image
When a couple decide to divorce, they should inform both sets of parents before having a party and telling all their friends.… — P. J. O'Rourke Copy Share Image
“Leadership is built on inspirations. Inspiration does both the theoretical and the practical job. By inspiration, people are not only informed to… — Israelmore Ayivor Copy Share Image
The condition-of-England question is a practical one. The condition of England demands a hero, not a poet. — Henry David Thoreau Copy Share Image
Its unadulterated belief in the oneness of God and a practical application of the truth of the brotherhood of man for those… — Mahatma Gandhi Copy Share Image
Courage and confidence are practical necessities . . . courage is the practical form of being true to existence, of being true… — Ayn Rand Copy Share Image
