All Quotes By Tag: Sociology

“Oftentimes, it is for the better but most of the time, you’ll see the product of pain sauntering down the sidewalk, spewing its manifestations to every individual who crosses their path.”

“Argumentation is a human enterprise that is embedded in a larger social and psychological context. This context includes (1) the total psyches of the two persons engaged in dialogue, (2) the relationship between the two persons, (3) the immediate situation in which they find themselves and (4) the larger social, cultural and historical situation surrounding them.”

“Global betterment is a mental process, not one that requires huge sums of money or a high level of authority. Change has to be psychological.”

“Those who have no knowledge are often willing to occupy influential positions with the aim of acquiring every possible benefit.”

“If you cannot solve a problem, ask someone who knows.”

“Use two-way communication on oral exams to check the students’ knowledge, not their attitudes. Checking attitudes can lead to the slippery area of subjective assessment.”

“In general, people accumulate knowledge gradually over a long period of time. However, there are extraordinary people all around us, who are capable of accumulating impressive amounts of knowledge within a relatively short period of time. Nevertheless, even the greatest genius possesses only a small fraction of all knowledge known by mankind. Finally, the following question arises: how large is all the existing knowledge in comparison to the space of ignorance?”

“In general, sharing and using things decreases their value. However, knowledge increases by implementation and especially by sharing among people.”

“Openness to change is key to implementing new knowledge. That is why one who is indifferent to change is not a friend of knowledge.”

“There is a huge difference between thinking we know something and actually knowing something.”

“A good man shares his knowledge selflessly with everyone.”

“Acquiring knowledge through the centuries has influenced human society more than all other factors.”

“Nearly every inspirational story out there is about a person who breaks away from his or her background or community – where the best is clearly defined and is not them – and goes off and becomes the best somewhere else. – Of Effortless Effort”

“In reality, there is no highway to success. Therefore, be prepared for difficulties.”

“Success and failure are relative categories. Therefore, do not exult in victory and do not despair after defeat. Accept the changes in life placidly, knowing that autumn and winter come after summer.”