#theo

The theoretical postulate of all diplomatic discussion between nations is the assumed willingness of every nation to do justice. ↗

— Elihu Root

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It is always incorrect to assume you can know what someone's moral convictions are based on their philosophical theories. ↗

— Stanley Fish

#assume #based #convictions #incorrect #know

My theory is that balance is key - nothing in excess. ↗

— L'Wren Scott

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Our concern, however, is with slavery as it is, and not with any theory of it. ↗

— Gerrit Smith

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I started working and publishing in price theory by 1938. ↗

— George Stigler

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Freud was a hero. He descended to the Underworld and met there stark terrors. He carried with him his theory as a Medusa's head which turned these terrors to stone. ↗

— R. D. Laing

#descended #freud #head #hero #him

I think that climatic changes have a natural causes according many geological data... I am very glad to sign the U.S. Senate's report of scientists against the theory of man-made global warming. ↗

— Uberto Crescenti

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...[I]ron discipline does not preclude but presupposes criticism and contest of opinion within the Party. Least of all does it mean that discipline must be 'blind'. On the contrary, iron discipline does not preclude but presupposes conscious and voluntary submission, for only conscious discipline can be truly iron discipline. ↗

— Joseph Stalin

#discipline #leadership #management-theory #motivational #organization-wisdom

If you are a leader or someone who works for the interest of a community, first make sure that you understand the interest of the people who make up that community. In this way, you will have a good chance of minimizing, perhaps, avoiding the us versus them mentality. ↗

— Duop Chak Wuol

#game-theory #interests #leadership #political-philosophy #leadership

There is a gulf between the high value Americans put on life in theory and its cheapness in practice. ↗

— Elizabeth Joan Smith

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