Functions Quotes

475 quotes by 414 authors

One of the functions of intelligence is to take account of the dangers that come from trusting solely to the intelligence. — Lewis Mumford
The keystone of the Fascist doctrine is its conception of the State, of its essence, its functions, and its aims. For Fascism the State is… — Benito Mussolini
For students, understanding the separate and unique functions of each branch of government can help them understand how different kinds of government officials can help… — Sandra Day O'Connor
As unhealthy as I am, I'm weirdly aware of exactly how my body functions. — Patton Oswalt
The functions of the family in a highly differentiated society are not to be interpreted as functions directly on behalf of the society, but on… — Talcott Parsons
My dad would give me $10, which is a lot of money when you're 9, to sing at church, on tables at restaurants, at family… — Katy Perry
Democracy functions best when we have an active citizenry. — Rick Perry
My work was fairly theoretical. It was in recursive function theory. And in particular, hierarchies of functions in terms of computational complexity. I got involved… — Dennis Ritchie
A currency serves three functions: providing a means of payment, a unit of account and a store of value. Gold may be a store of… — Nouriel Roubini
After you have wept and grieved for your physical losses, cherish the functions and the life you have left. — Morrie Schwartz
With spectacular events taking up so much of the available anxiety quotient, we need to be constantly reminded of the more workaday threats to our… — Will Self
I like to put on hardcore when I have to clean my apartment, which I hate to do, but it's motivational. I like old heavy… — Peter Steele
To wear your heart on your sleeve isn't a very good plan; you should wear it inside, where it functions best. — Margaret Thatcher
Worrying is the most natural and spontaneous of all human functions. — Lewis Thomas
The health of a democratic society may be measured by the quality of functions performed by private citizens. — Alexis de Tocqueville
It's one of the functions of the theater to shock and titillate and appall, apart from entertain and delight. — Jacki Weaver
To work in architecture you are so much involved with society, with politics, with bureaucrats. It's a very complicated process to do large projects. You… — Ai Weiwei
I have claimed that Escape is one of the main functions of fairy-stories, and since I do not disapprove of them, it is plain that… — J.R.R. Tolkien
Literature was not promulgated by a pale and emasculated critical priesthood singing their litanies in empty churches - nor is it a game for the… — John Steinbeck
There is something reassuring about the toilets. Bodily functions at least remain democratic. Everybody shits. — Margaret Atwood

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