Aim Quote by Nelson Goodman Download Open image “We aim at simplicity and hope for truth.” — Nelson Goodman ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 out of 5 (6 ratings) Copy quoteShare Aim Hope Simplicity Truth
Simplicity is not the goal. It is the by-product of a good idea and modest expectations. — Paul Rand Copy Share Image
Simplicity is not a goal, but one arrives at simplicity in spite of oneself, as one approaches the real meaning of things. — Herbert Read Copy Share Image
We need to value the importance of simplicity, focus and living according to our values. — John Bernard Philip Humbert, 9th Count de Salis-Soglio Copy Share Image
Simplicity enables us to live lives of integrity in the face of the terrible realities of our global village. — Richard J. Foster Copy Share Image
Our life must have an aim, but we must also ensure that the direction we take is a good one. — Yehudi Menuhin Copy Share Image
Simplicity is indeed often the sign of truth and a criterion of beauty. — Mahlon Hoagland Copy Share Image
In the face of the economic plight, it is our task to become pioneers of simplicity, that is, to find a simple form for… — Oskar Schlemmer Copy Share Image
Simplicity is the outcome of technical subtlety. It is the goal, not the starting point. — Maurice Saatchi Copy Share Image
The ultimate aim of the human mind, in all its efforts, is to become acquainted with Truth. — Eliza Farnham Copy Share Image
An answer, once found, is dull; and the only remaining interest lies in a further effort to render equally dull what is still obscure… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
What intrigues us as a problem, and what will satisfy us as a solution, will depend upon the line we draw between what is… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
Truth cannot be defined or tested by agreement with 'the world'; for not only do truths differ for different worlds but the nature of… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
I am concerned, rather, that there should not be more things dreamt of in my philosophy than there are in heaven or earth. — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
I am concerned, rather, that there should not be more things dreamt of in my philosophy than there actually are in heaven and earth. — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
Coming to understand a painting or a symphony in an unfamiliar style, to recognize the work of an artist or school, to see or… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
For if as scientists we seek simplicity, then obviously we try the simplest surviving theory first, and retreat from it only when it proves… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
“My title “The Fabrication of Facts,” has the virtue not only of indicating pretty clearly what I am going to discuss but also of… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
If we are ready to tolerate everything as understood, there is nothing left to explain; while if we sourly refuse to take anything, even… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
Rules and particular inferences alike are justified by being brought into agreement with each other. A rule is amended if it yields an inference… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
Any effort... to make the obscure obvious is likely to be unappealing, for the penalty of failure is confusion while the reward of success… — Nelson Goodman Copy Share Image
A good aim surveys the present state of experience of pupils, and forming a tentative plan of treatment, keeps the plan constantly in view… — John Dewey Copy Share Image
The Christian man must aim at that complete obedience to God in which life finds its highest happiness, its greatest good, its perfect consummation,… — William Barclay Copy Share Image
He [an earnest young reporter] seemed to share the view of many intelligent, well-educated, well-meaning people that, while adult literature may aim to be… — Katherine Paterson Copy Share Image
In Bosnia, little children shot in the head by a guy who thinks it's okay to aim his gun at a child. — Christiane Amanpour Copy Share Image
Design certainly has a cosmetic, aesthetic aim. It always aims at making things beautiful. But relevance is just as important. I often say, 'If… — Yves Behar Copy Share Image
My aim was to make money for the bank. You lose track of the amounts involved when you are engaged in this kind of… — Jerome Kerviel Copy Share Image
My main aim has always been to do good quality films with roles that have some substance. With Power and Beauty there were loads… — Natasha Henstridge Copy Share Image
I really enjoyed it - being involved in watching rushes and playback [in "The Invisible Woman"]. Ralph [Fiennes] was very open to my input,… — Felicity Jones Copy Share Image
The single aim of my life is that every child is: free to be a child, free to grow and develop, free to eat,… — Kailash Satyarthi Copy Share Image