Quote by Edward Tufte

“Comparisons are like rigid fingers—eager to point at a subject but unwilling to grasp it.”

— Richelle E. Goodrich

“Comparisons are made to make the other person fall short.”

— Nora Roberts

“Comparison is often why our important roles shrink to seem so insignificant. Comparison robs us of the joy of obedience.”

— Jennie Allen

“Why must you always try to take a closer look at things that are perfectly evident?”

— Lia Mills

“we must first identify as human beings and learn not to make comparisons. We must first discover what we have in common. When we…

— Terence Callery

“Recollections are in the eye of the beholder. No two held side by side can ever quite match.”

— Jodi Picoult

To behold, is not necessary to observe, and the power of comparing and combining is only to be obtained by education. It is much…

— Wilhelm von Humboldt

“The principle to be kept in mind is to know what we see rather than to see what we know.”

— Abraham Heschel

“Often times it is difficult to rely on your judgment when the focus on your true objective is out of alignment.”

— Mark W Boyer

“It is very important to carefully observe the things we see before we judge. Things aren't always as they appear.”

— Ellen J. Barrier

Observe, Remember, Compare.

— Alexander Graham Bell

Any comparison diminishes the expressive qualities of the terms of the comparison.

— Gaston Bachelard