Definition Quotes

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The trouble is that nonviolence is so often defined as refusal to fight, and that is the American definition of cowardice. In fact, marching unarmed… — Jesse Jackson
The definition of eternity is two people and a ham. — Dorothy Parker
The definition of success is getting many of the things money can buy and all the things money can't buy. — Zig Ziglar
Know the true definition of yourself. That is essential. Then, when you know your own definition, flee from it. — Unknown Author
Our task, of course, is to transmute the anger that is affliction into the anger that is determination to bring about change. I think, in… — Barbara Deming
My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression, a new way of communication. It is never about exhibiting… — Ai Weiwei
My definition of art has always been the same. It is about freedom of expression […] I don’t think anybody can separate art from politics.… — Ai Weiwei
My definition of modernism took a while to develop. — Peter Gay
Any system described by a power law [...] has several curious effects. The first is that, by definition, most participants are below average. — Clay Shirky
I think all good writing is a struggle. To write as well as you feel you can has to be a struggle, almost by definition,… — Jane Asher
Mosts scientist are unable to arrive at a specific definition of biological evolution. “Biological evolution is… change in the properties of populations of organisms (you… — Douglas J. Futuyma
Definition is the death of discovery. — Tom Shadyac
The best definition of an immortal is someone who hasn't died yet — Tom Holt
But once you publish a book, doesn’t it by definition become the realm of public discourse? Otherwise, wouldn’t we just write books and print them… — Jonathan Evison
The much vaunted male logic isn't logical, because they display prejudices against half the human race that are considered prejudices according to any dictionary definition. — Eva Figes
Art is why I get up in the morning, but my definition ends there. — Ani DiFranco
A nice definition of an awakened person: a person who no longer marches to the drums of society, a person who dances to the tune… — Anthony de Mello
Schooling, by definition, must be conservative. It is naturally dependent on an older generation’s level of knowledge and sense of values. — Leon Botstein
A business is not defined by its name, statutes, or articles of incorporation. It is defined by the business mission. Only a clear definition of… — Peter Drucker
My favorite definition of fear is: False Expectations Appearing Real — Jill Bolte Taylor
The world out there is not waiting for a new definition of Christianity; it's waiting for a new demonstration of Christianity. — Leonard Ravenhill
While an artist can choose whether or not to be responsive and responsible towards other human beings, by definition a designer must be. — Paola Antonelli
Realize that ultimate success comes from opportunistic,bold moves which by definition, cannot be planned. — Unknown Author
Up against another human being one's own procedures take on definition — Anne Carson
A design may be called organic when there is an harmonious organization of the parts within the whole, according to structure, material, and purpose. Within… — Unknown Author

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