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Mathematics provides a framework for dealing precisely with notions of 'what is.' Computation provides a framework for dealing precisely with notions of 'how to' .


Harold Abelson and Gerald Jay Sussman with Julie Sussman


#mathematics #sicp #science

Truth is what your contemporaries let you get away with.


Richard M. Rorty


#relativism #truth #contemporary

Give me just enough information so that I can lie convincingly.


Stephen King


#king #on-writing #stephen-king #information

The past is important for all the information and wisdom it holds. But you can get lost in it. You've got to learn to keep the knowledge of the past with you as you pursue the present.


Lauren Kate


#past #present #wisdom #information

Calvin: The more you know, the harder it is to take decisive action. Once you are informed, you start seeing complexities and shades of gray. You realize nothing is as clear as it first appears. Ultimately, knowledge is paralyzing. Being a man of action, I cannot afford to take that risk. Hobbes: You're ignorant, but at least you act on it.


Bill Watterson


#information

Seniors get to do all the jolly things," Owen complained as they walked to archery practice that first day. Neal glared at the chubby second-year with all the royal disdain of a vexed lion. He was limping from a staff blow to the knee. "You are a bloody minded-savage," he informed Owen sternly. "I hope you are kidnapped by centaurs.


Tamora Pierce


#neal #owen #information

If you ever know a man who tries to drown his sorrows, kindly inform him his sorrows know how to swim.


Pittacus Lore


#hector-ricardo #pittacus-lore #the-power-of-six #information

Looking for an entirely reliable informant is like looking for a chaste mistress.


Cassandra Clare


#information

Withholding information is the essence of tyranny. Control of the flow of information is the tool of the dictatorship.


Bruce Coville


#control #dictatorship #information #tyranny #information

Watch it." Josh bites into a pink apple and talks through a full mouth. "He has parts down there you don't have." "Ooo, parts," I say. "Intriguing. Tell me more." Josh smiles sadly. "Sorry. Privileged information. Only people with parts can know about said parts.


Stephanie Perkins


#privileged-info #information






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