Observation Quotes

952 Observation quotes by 675 unique authors

The founders of this nation understood that private morality is the fount from whence sound public policy springs. Replying to Washington's first inaugural address, the… — Thomas G. West
Reading, reflection and time have convinced me that the interests of society require the observation of those moral precepts only in which all religions agree. — Thomas Jefferson
There is perhaps, nothing more likely to disturb the tranquillity of nations, than their being bound to mutual contributions for any common object that does… — Alexander Hamilton
It is a just observation that the people commonly intend the Public Good. This often applies to their very errors. But their good sense would… — Alexander Hamilton
It is just observation that the people commonly intend the Public Good. — Alexander Hamilton
To rescue from oblivion even a fragment of a language which men have used and which is in danger of being lost -that is to… — Victor Hugo
Hitherto my observations have only aimed at a vindication of the provision in question, on the ground of theoretic propriety . . . . But… — Alexander Hamilton
The observations, so numerous and so important, of the pendulum as object are especially relevant to the length of its oscillations. Those that I propose… — Leon Foucault
After a lifetime in this subject, I have concluded that the extraterrestrial hypothesis is one reasonable tentative approach to putting the best-documented and most puzzling… — Unknown Author
There is an overwhelming mass of authentic evidence which can be cited as: direct observation, indirect observation, and supporting evidence or indication.... — Morris K. Jessup
I did have an occasion in 1951 to have two days of observation of many flights of them, they were of different sizes, flying in… — Gordon Cooper
The amount of relief and comfort experienced by the sick after the skin has been carefully washed and dried, is one of the commonest observations… — Florence Nightingale
Macaulay somewhere says, that it is extraordinary that, whereas the laws of the motions of the heavenly bodies, far removed as they are from us,… — Florence Nightingale
I'm glad that so many of Donald Pease's unique and revealing insights on Dr. Seuss--observations he shared with me on camera with an effusiveness and… — Unknown Author
Sometimes it takes the better part of a lifetime to find out what your passion is, but in my observation, if you do, it might… — Jane Pauley
Through my own observations. I am convinced that an absolutely honest and direct inquiry into oneself will lead to understanding. — Bruce Lee
I am inspired by many mediums and use them to express varied aspects of my philosophies and life observations. — Judith Anderson
First, I used some of my own experiences and observations from attending a public high school. Secondly, I joined in some Internet chat rooms for… — Ellen Muth
The event concept was sparked from a shared observation amongst these leading lifestyle brands that the economic rebound has spurred greater liquidity into real estate,… — Unknown Author
A model is a good model if first it interprets a wide range of observations in terms of a simple and elegant model, and second… — Stephen Hawking
Observations indicate that the universe is expanding at an ever-increasing rate. It will expand forever, getting emptier and darker. Although the universe doesn't have an… — Stephen Hawking
You can see a lot just by observing. — Yogi Berra
Most of the people buying the Soviet paraphernalia were Americans and West Europeans. All would be sickened by the thought of wearing a swastika. None… — Unknown Author
Self-observation is the first step of inner unfolding. — Amit Ray
The man who succeeds above his fellows is the one who early in life, clearly discerns his object, and towards that object habitually directs his… — Edward Bulwer-Lytton, 1st Baron Lytton

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