Practical Quotes

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It is necessary to master Marxist theory and apply it, master it for the sole purpose of applying it. If you can apply the Marxist-Leninist… — Mao Zedong
Those fortunate enough to find or create a practical intersection of the three circles have the basis for a great work life. — James C. Collins
The practical effect of Christianity is happiness, therefore let it be spread abroad everywhere! — Charles Spurgeon
The assertion of failure coming from such persons does not mean that Mr. Mill failed to promote the practical success of those objects the advocacy… — Millicent Fawcett
This is the perpetual and pitiful tragedy of the practical man in practical affairs. He always begins with a flourish of contempt for what he… — Gilbert K. Chesterton
Who shall forbid a wise skepticism, seeing that there is no practical question on which anything more than an approximate solution can be had? — Ralph Waldo Emerson
There were two practical reasons we moved to Venice. One was that there was an artists movement and a countercultural movement. Lots of people we… — Roger Corman
The "seriousness" of a mathematical theorem lies, not in its practical consequences, which are usually negligible, but in the significance of the mathematical ideas which… — G. H. Hardy
I feel badly for the people who suffer from the side effects and consequences of hazardous pharmaceuticals. It's antithetical to the Hippocratic Oath. I want… — Chris Kilham
Communists should set an example in being practical as well as far-sighted. For only by being practical can they fulfil the appointed tasks, and only… — Mao Zedong
The German intellect wants the French sprightliness, the fine practical understanding of the English, and the American adventure; but it has a certain probity, which… — Ralph Waldo Emerson
The most dangerous type of atheism is not theoretical atheism, but practical atheism -that's the most dangerous type. And the world, even the church, is… — Martin Luther King, Jr.
Practical application is found by not looking for it, and one can say that the whole progress of civilization rests on that principle. — Jacques Hadamard
In order to become soundly virtuous, it is advisable to make good practical resolutions concerning particular acts of the virtues and to be faithful in… — Vincent de Paul
Aside from its importance to many branches of science, a knowledge of the oceans has a practical value for mankind. The intelligent development of our… — Paul J. H. Schoemaker
We read many books, but that does not bring us knowledge. We may read all the Bibles in the world, but that will not give… — Swami Vivekananda
If you are charged with this responsibility of enhancing interrogations, or using soldiers to enhance interrogations to find Saddam, and you're above the law for… — Janis Karpinski
You of the West are practical in business, practical in great inventions, but we of the East are practical in religion. You make commerce your… — Swami Vivekananda
Peace is more than a lofty ideal. It is a practical principle that, with conscious effort, can become a normal part of our lives as… — Joseph B. Wirthlin
The most important thing in a person's life is his faith and how he translates his faith into practical deeds. — Hakeem Olajuwon

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