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Famous Quotations
This category contains questions and answers about some of the greatest quotes in history including the quotes themselves, their meanings, who said them, and when and where they were said.
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No, John F. Kennedy did in his inaugeration speech.
What are some quotes about ideas?
"Think for thyself one good idea, but known to be thine own, is better than a thousand gleaned from fields by others sown." -Alexander Wilson
"When an idea reaches critical mass there is no stopping the shift its presence will induce." -Marianne Williamson
"The point, simply, is that we are doing more rediscovering these days than discovering coming anew upon truths that ignorant people refused to examine, over the centuries, because the wise people who held custody of the fundamental truths of nature were unpopular." -John Williamson
What you like the story of rizal?
I appreciate Rizal's story for his courage and determination in fighting for the rights and freedom of his people. His writings and actions inspired a movement for independence in the Philippines. Rizal's dedication to education and enlightenment also resonates as a powerful tool for social change.
Who said with power comes big responsibility?
This quote is often attributed to the character Uncle Ben in the Spider-Man comic book series. Uncle Ben tells his nephew Peter Parker, who becomes Spider-Man, that "with great power comes great responsibility." This phrase has become widely known and associated with the Spider-Man character.
Is it true that a rolling stone gathers no moss?
Yes, the phrase "a rolling stone gathers no moss" means that if someone is always moving or changing, they are less likely to become stagnant or stuck in one place. It's a metaphor indicating that staying active and open to new experiences can prevent complacency or stagnation.
What does a well instructed people alone can be permanently a free people mean?
What this means is that unless a people are educated they will not know their liberities, their rights, or how to properly execute them. This sentence was spoken by James Madison who encouraged Congress to institute a national university for that purpose. Men and women who know are more likely to desire freedom than those who do not. Example? Does who are more likely to believe they do not have certain freedoms according to the Constitution are more often than not people who have not read the Constitution let alone studied framers to understand their intentions in producing the document.
Who origionaly said A pessimist is what a optimist calls a realist?
In the 1970/1980s British Television Series Yes Minister (a comedy about the absurdity of the political system) Humphries makes this statement when someone calls him a pessimist.
Wisdom is a quality or trait and does not have a physical unit of measurement like weight or length. It is often subjective and can be seen as the ability to make sound judgments and good decisions based on knowledge and experience.
What is origin of leave no stone unturned?
This expression alludes to an ancient Greek legend about a general who buried a large treasure in his tent when he was defeated in battle. Those seeking the treasure consulted the Oracle of Delphi, who advised them to move every stone. The present form dates from the mid-1500s. The actual man who wrote "Leave no stone unturned" was Euripides, an ancient Greek playwright.
The quote "Some people dream of worthy accomplishments; others stay awake and do them" is by Diana Ross.
An "apartelle" is a type of accommodation that combines the features of an apartment and a hotel. It typically offers long-term stay options with services like housekeeping and concierge, similar to a hotel, but also includes kitchen facilities and living areas like an apartment.
Who said all genuine knowledge comes through direct experience?
John Locke, an English philosopher, stated that all knowledge comes from sensory experience in his theory of empiricism. He believed that the mind at birth is a blank slate, or "tabula rasa," and that knowledge is acquired through experience and reflection on that experience.
640k ought be enough for anybody who said this?
This statement is attributed to Bill Gates in 1981, suggesting that 640 KB of memory should be sufficient for any computer user. At the time, memory limitations and technology were such that this amount of memory was considered substantial. However, the quote has since been misinterpreted and taken out of context, as it failed to consider the rapid advancement in technology and the increasing memory requirements of modern computing tasks.
Who said the mind is a terrible thing to waste?
The phrase "The mind is a terrible thing to waste" is a slogan used by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) in its fundraising campaigns to promote education and scholarship opportunities for African American students. It has been attributed to the UNCF as an encouragement for supporting educational advancement.
What does two heads are better than one mean?
The saying "two heads are better then one" means that if you put two people together to solve a problem the result will be better then having one person do it. This is because the best ideas of one and the best ideas of another come together and build off each other, making the final product better.
The phrase "Two Heads Are Better Than One" means that if many people work together to do want they want to achieve, more will be done than just one person.
it means its better to work in a group than just by yourself
It means that having two (or more) people thinking about a problem is more likely to come up with a solution.
It means that when two people are thinking about something, its ramifications are more likely to be grasped than if only one person is thinking about it.
Consider this:
If you have a problem and you call your friend for help.
then there are 2 heads trying to solve the problem.
He/she might not be able to give you a correct answer but maybe he/she can direct you into thinking about the problem a different way.
That way you help each other and hopefully you will find the answer to the problem.
It means if two people work together on something the result is better than if only one person does it.
It means that more it's better to look at an issue with collectively than just by yourself, because you may not necessarily see all the possibilities or solutions, and that's where the other person could come in.
Two people working together to solve something is better then just one due to the laws of percentages you are twice as likely to do something.
It's the Theory of Combined Brain Power. Two people working on a problem should find twice as many possible solutions, but there are often many overlaps. It also depends on who the two people are, what their working relationship is, and whether they can actually agree on which of the possible solutions is, in fact, the correct course of action.
How did the phrase 'that's a different kettle of fish' originate?
The phrase originates from 19th-century England, where "kettle of fish" referred to a cooking method where fish was boiled in a kettle at social gatherings. Saying "that's a different kettle of fish" meant something was distinct or separate, similar to how different fish would be in separate kettles.
Where can you get a free copy of The Secret by Rhonda Byrnes?
http://www.torrentportal.com/details/1746497/The+Secret++Movie-Law+of+Attraction%5Bfast+download%5D.rar.torrent
What is the lesson in The Fox and the grapes?
The lesson in "The Fox and the Grapes" is that we tend to dislike what we cannot have. The fox convinces himself that the grapes are sour because he cannot reach them, showing how we often devalue things that are out of our reach. This fable teaches us the importance of not belittling something just because we are unable to attain it.
There is a typo in your question. Did you mean "constant"? If so, a constant is a value that remains the same and does not change throughout an equation, function, or program. It is used in mathematics, computer programming, and various other fields to represent unchanging values.
What is john paul Jones famous for saying?
John Paul Jones is famous for saying:
"I have not yet begun to fight!"-- to Captain Pearson of the H.M.S. Serapis in the Battle of Flamborough Head. (1779)
"Without a respectable navy-- alas America!"-- in a letter to Robert Morris (1776)
"I wish to have no connection with any ship that does not sail fast; for I intend to go in harm's way."-- in a letter to Le Ray de Chaumont (1778)
"Where men of fine feeling are concerned, there is seldom misunderstanding."-- in a letter to the Marquis de Lafayette (1779)
People say ignorance is bliss because the meaning of ignorance is to not have knowledge of something. Imagine a life where you had no knowledge of war, pain, suffering, hatred, etc. It would be bliss because you wouldn't know what anything other than being content was. Knowledge can be very painful sometimes, that is why.
Did Chinese workers work on the transcontinental railroad?
Yes, but mostly on the Central Pacific railroad. they made up most of the working force, and were very efficient. just type in "chinese work on the transcontinental railroad" and a lot of sites will show up. i hope this helped! [we're doing an essay for school, that's why i know, incase you were wondering.]
What does 'Oh what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive' mean?
The quote is, surprisingly, not from Shakespeare but from Sir Walter Scott , in Canto VI, Stanza 17 of "Marmion" (1808) an epic poem about the Battle of Flodden Field in 1513.
The meaning is, basically, that lies beget more lies, and that masking lies with more lies creates an ever-more-complex arrangement of falsehoods.
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Deception is a false reality imposed on a true reality. It is a fragile and complex weaving of truth, half-truths, lies, and lies of omission. To successfully deceive another (or several people), one must be skilled in the art of deception. To create a deception worthy of belief, one must be able to create plausible details that help create the illusion of truth. It is the details that people listen to and remember, and the one deceiving is obligated to remember these detail in order to avoid having the lie exposed. The problem with remembering the lies we tell is that all people are basically good and we tend to forget the bad things we've done. In order to successfully perpetuate deception, the liar must be willing to live that lie when necessary. This becomes the tangled web we weave, especially when first we practice to deceive.
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It means if you tell lies you'd better have a really good memory or you'll end up in a tangle of lies, half-truths and truths. Habitual liars can frequently be easily recognised because they like to keep various groups of friends and acquaintances separate, for fear they'll exchange notes, thus causing the web to unravel. It's amusing to watch a confirmed liar finding themself at a function where, say, workmates and friends are present together. They fidget and glance nervously at the various groups...who'd probably never wonder about the tales except for the liar's nervous behaviour.
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An additional meaning may be that a web is what is woven by a spider, and its function is to trap flies with its stickiness; the more they wriggle to get away, the more they entangle themselves in it. Scott is warning us that the liar spins and weaves his own trap for himself, not realising he has done so until he's caught in it.
It means that we make things difficult and complicated for ourselves when we deceive others. Lies cost a lot to maintain, the truth is free.
What is the meaning of man propose god dispose?
This phrase means that humans make plans or propose ideas, but ultimately the outcome is determined by a higher power or fate. It emphasizes the idea that even the best laid plans may not come to fruition as expected.
Where did Franklin Clarence Mars the inventor go to school?
Franklin Clarence Mars did not attend any formal school or university. He gained business experience working at his father's farm and then later in the confectionery industry, which eventually led him to start his own candy business.
