"Invention consists in avoiding the constructing of useless……" — Henri Poincare

More Avoiding Quotes

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• We are certainly in a common class with the beasts; every action of animal life is concerned with seeking bodily… — Saint Augustine
• I am not finding pregnancy much of a joy. I am afraid of childbirth, but I am afraid I can't… — Brigitte Bardot
• I'm disappearing, avoiding most things. — Syd Barrett
• Do not worry about avoiding temptation. As you grow older it will avoid you. — Joey Adams
• If you ask what is the single most important key to longevity, I would have to say it is avoiding… — George Burns
• Avoiding offense means that we don't accept each other as equals. — Ayaan Hirsi Ali
• It's very important for people to know themselves and understand what their value system is, because if you don't know… — Benjamin Carson
• I have several times made a poor choice by avoiding a necessary confrontation. — John Cleese
• As far as I know, most organizations are avoiding population issues because they're politically frightened by the charge that comes… — Gaylord Nelson
• The General who in advancing does not seek personal fame, and in withdrawing is not concerned with avoiding punishment, but… — Sun Tzu
• We avoid the things that we're afraid of because we think there will be dire consequences if we confront them.… — Shakti Gawain
• Reading is sometimes an ingenious device for avoiding thought. — Arthur Helps

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