Criterion Quotes

121 Criterion quotes by 105 unique authors

The criterion of simplicity requires that the minimum number of assumptions be postulated. — Albert Low
Aesthetic racism is almost always a sign of inexperience. Those who have not made their way far enough into the world of amorous delights judge… — Milan Kundera
I look for the day...when the only criterion of excellence or position shall be the ability and character of the individual; and this time will… — Susan B. Anthony
The infallible criterion by which to distinguish the true from the would-be strategist is the degree of originality of his conceptions. It makes little difference… — Alexander Alekhine
I am drawn to any story that makes me want to read from one sentence to the next. I have no other criterion. — Jhumpa Lahiri
We, however, have a different goal: the Son of God, the true man. He is the measure of true humanism. An "adult" faith is not… — Pope Benedict XVI
Iâ€™m trying to please myself; certainly thatâ€™s a big criterion... though in a sense, I donâ€™t take images just for myself. I take images that… — Mary Ellen Mark
Contradiction itself, far from always being a criterion of error, is sometimes a sign of truth. — Simone Weil
Human relationships are about communicating. Business jargon should be banished in favor of simple English. Simplicity is a sign of truth and a criterion of… — Helena Rubinstein
Profitability is the sovereign criterion of the enterprise. — Peter Drucker
If I became lost in the multiverse, exploring infinite parallel dimensions, my only criterion for settling down somewhere would be whether or not I could… — Tim Pratt
We are identified and known by the sort of fruit, the quantity of fruit, and the quality of fruit borne out in our daily conversation,… — W. Phillip Keller
The main criterion for an award (of a research contract from the NCI) is the capacity to demonstrate the relevance of the project to the… — June Goodfield
When it comes to social consequences, they've got all different people acting in different ways, very difficult to even have a proper criterion of success.… — George Soros
There is only one art, whose sole criterion is the power, the authenticity, the revelatory insight, the courage and suggestiveness with which it seeks its… — Vaclav Havel
Since growth is the characteristic of life, education is all one with growing; it has no end beyond itself. The criterion of the value of… — John Dewey
In whatever sport of field of endeavor you are interested, you should do whatever is necessary to compliment your God-given talent with proper mental preparation… — Bob Cousy
But before all else a work of art is the creation of love. Love for the subject first and for the medium second. Love is… — Eliot Porter
The criterion of mental health is not one of individual adjustment to a given social order, but a universal one, valid for all men, of… — Erich Fromm
There is one sure criterion of judgment as to religious faith in doctrinal matters; can you reduce it to practice? If not, have none of… — Hosea Ballou

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