But the scientific importance of a change in knowledge of fact consists precisely in j its having consequences for a system of theory.

If there are four equations and only three variables, and no one of the equations is derivable from the others by algebraic manipulation then there is another variable missing.

Theory not only formulates what we know but also tells us what we want to know, that is, the questions to which an answer is needed.

If capitalism begins as the practical idealism of the aspiring bourgeoisie, it ends ... as an orgy of materialism.

Sociology should... be thought of as a science of action-of the ultimate common value element in its relations to the other elements of action.

Spencers god was Evolution, sometimes also called Progress.

If observed facts of undoubted accuracy will not fit any of the alternatives it leaves open, the system itself is in need of reconstruction.

But the fact a person denies that he is theorising is no reason for taking him at his word and failing to investigate what implicit theory is involved in his statements.

A gloss is a total system of perception and language.

The part an actor played on stage was once written on a separate roll of paper.

The importance of certain problems concerning the facts will be inherent in the structure of the system.

Effective decision-making can be seen as an optimal link between memory of the past, ground-realities of the present and insights of the future.

Just write it, Because it is the next best thing of the world.

The purpose of prayer is not for the disciple to give information to God. The purpose of prayer is intimacy with God.

Perhaps it would be better for science, that all criticism should be avowed.

The adults don't know what's happening on the kids' universe and the kids don't know what's happening on the adults' universe

I used to play violin, but I wasn't very good! I'm starting to learn guitar.

I know how to have a conversation, but I've never done improv. I've never taken improv classes.

Race prejudice is the devil unchained.

No saint, no pope, no general, no sultan, has ever had the power that a filmmaker has; the power to talk to hundreds of millions of people for two hours in the dark.

I'm a longtime fan of American Eagle, so when they approached me about joining their 'Live Your Life' campaign, it already felt like an organic fit.