Adversity Quote by John Carmack Download Open image “Rocket science has been mythologized all out of proportion to its true difficulty.” — John Carmack ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 3.1 out of 5 (8 ratings) Copy quoteShare Adversity Difficulty Proportion Rocket science Rockets Science
At its core, what we do in 'MythBusters' is turn science into an adventure. — Jamie Hyneman Copy Share Image
The neatest thing about research and science is we don't necessarily know what's going to come down the pike. We think we know what… — Leroy Chiao Copy Share Image
If science fiction is the mythology of modern technology, then its myth is tragic. — Ursula K. Le Guin Copy Share Image
“People mythologize hard problems in this way because it is comforting. If a problem becomes a supernatural titan, we can tell ourselves that there’s… — Nat Greene Copy Share Image
We cannot resort to simplistic or extreme solutions which substitute myths for common sense. — Jimmy Carter Copy Share Image
Whenever science attempts to legitimate itself, it is no longer scientific but narrative, appealing to an orienting myth that is not susceptible to scientific… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
The idea that I can be presented with a problem, set out to logically solve it with the tools at hand, and wind up… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
The situation is so much better for programmers today - a cheap used PC, a linux CD, and an internet account, and you have… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
In the information age, the barriers [to entry into programming] just aren't there. The barriers are self imposed. If you want to set off… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Programming in the abstract sense is what I really enjoy. I enjoy lots of different areas of it... I'm taking a great deal of… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
I really think, if anything, there is more evidence to show that the violent games reduce aggression and violence. There have actually been some… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
I recognize that I possess a very special intellect, but at the same time, I recognize that I'm lacking in a lot of areas.… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Some cynical people think that every activity must revolve around the mighty dollar, and that anyone saying otherwise is just attempting to delude the… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
You can prematurely optimize maintainability, flexibility, security, and robustness just like you can performance. — John Carmack Copy Share Image
Honestly, I spend very little time thinking about past events, and I certainly don't have them ranked in any way. I look back and… — John Carmack Copy Share Image
We love playing together and we love adversity. You know, back-to-back, the two best teams in the East. — Steve Nash Copy Share Image
“The threats that resurfaced in the past 10 years were not an aberration. Al Qaeda and terrorism or one such threat, but it was… — George Friedman Copy Share Image
He who is content with what has been done is an obstacle in the path of progress. — Helen Keller Copy Share Image
“Friction is necessary. Ease of life leads to complacency and the atrophy of the human will and spirit. Within our struggles lives our strength,… — Jason Versey Copy Share Image
“Every adversity is just another opportunity to excel a little more.” — Michel Templet Copy Share Image
“Just because she doesn't talk about it, doesn't mean she isn't feeling it. She hurts, but she won't wear it on her sleeve. She… — Alfa H Copy Share Image
Every trial endured and weathered in the right spirit makes a soul nobler and stronger than it was before. — James Buckham Kennedy Copy Share Image
“Struggles are not associated to a particular people or creed, everyone struggles, not for the same reasons, but each has a personal struggle at… — Wayne Chirisa Copy Share Image
God often hides His blessing in trouble or trial, which makes it all the sweeter when it comes our way. — Aiden Wilson Tozer Copy Share Image