Clarity of thought Quote by Alfred Korzybski Download Open image ““Definitions create conditions.”” — Alfred Korzybski ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.1 out of 5 (5 ratings) Copy quoteShare Clarity of thought Definitions Words
“To define, is to select from among all the properties of a thing, those which shall be understood to be designated and declared by… — John Stuart Mill Copy Share Image
“Definition merely adds the locks to a world that is assumed to be closed.” — John Holloway Copy Share Image
The word 'definition' has come to have a dangerously reassuring sound, owing no doubt to its frequent occurrence in logical and mathematical writings. — Willard Van Orman Quine Copy Share Image
“Unconditional conditions are sometimes conditioned to conditionally exist.” — Anonymous Copy Share Image
“All definitions are the interpretations of contrasts. What is, helps define what it is not!” — Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana, Ph.D, MBA Copy Share Image
“If something does not exist, then it makes it very difficult to give it a definition.” — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
“(1) Define a to-do list and (2) define a not-to-do list. In general terms, there are but two questions:” — Timothy Ferriss Copy Share Image
The objective level is not words, and cannot be reached by words alone. We must point our finger and be silent, or we will… — Alfred Korzybski Copy Share Image
“We humans, through old habits, and because of the inherent structure of human knowledge have a tendency to make static, definite, and, in a… — Alfred Korzybski Copy Share Image
Let us repeat the two crucial negative premises as established firmly by all human experience: (1) Words are not the things we are speaking… — Alfred Korzybski Copy Share Image
To regard human beings as tools - as instruments - for the use of other human beings is not only unscientific but it is… — Alfred Korzybski Copy Share Image
I am the same kind of moron as the rest of you, it's the method that does the work, for me as well as… — Alfred Korzybski Copy Share Image
Second order effects, such as belief in belief, makes fanaticism. — Alfred Korzybski Copy Share Image
Mathematics and logic have been proved to be one; a fact from which it seems to follow that mathematics may successfully deal with non-quantitative… — Alfred Korzybski Copy Share Image
There are two ways to slice easily thorugh life; to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking. — Alfred Korzybski Copy Share Image
“I honour the clarity of the present moment, and the stillness at the centre of being (mine & others), even in the midst of… — Jay Woodman Copy Share Image
“Do not drift to deviate in life for tears, instead steer with the right gear of clarity, focus, and purpose; That is where the… — Ebinezar Gnanasekaran Copy Share Image
“Death paused, his hand on the spine of the book. And why do you think I directed you to the stables? think carefully, now.… — Terry Pratchett Copy Share Image
There is one solution to all of our problems: Teaching our kids clarity of thought and political representation in democracy. That's it. — Richard Dreyfuss Copy Share Image
I don't know how you feel, but I feel like writing, clarity of thought, and truth have been validated because we see what happens… — George Saunders Copy Share Image
“Clear synapses are like driving in Ireland. You hit a straight-away and you gun it, cos you know it's not going to last long.” — S. Kelley Harrell Copy Share Image
“A clearheaded man might think that his body is telling him something. But clarity of thought is not something with which I have a… — David Ellis Copy Share Image
“Simply put, meditation is the path to clarity, compassion, and a path of wisdom leading to the eradication of suffering.” — Jon Kabat-Zinn Copy Share Image
“from the short story, Cielo Azul “Harry, get an ambulance.” I stood up and stepped back from the scene. I felt my chest growing… — Michael Connelly Copy Share Image
Fearless means trusting your instincts and clarity of thought. Once you have made up your mind, don't be scared of what if. — Ravi Shastri Copy Share Image
If the director has clarity of thought and vision, you are bound to just go ahead and do what he wants to do. I… — Manoj Bajpayee Copy Share Image