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It is dangerous to attach probability zero to anything other than a logical impossibility.


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Utility is the emotion pleading to be let into the house of pure reason and thereby enriching it.

Utility is the emotion pleading to be let into the house of pure reason and thereby enriching it.



Uncertainty is a personal matter; it is not the uncertainty but your uncertainty.

Uncertainty is a personal matter; it is not the uncertainty but your uncertainty.



Consider the case of a person who holds a view with probability 1. Then coherence says that it is no use having a debate with them because nothing will change their mind.

Consider the case of a person who holds a view with probability 1. Then coherence says that it is no use having a debate with them because nothing will change their mind.



Almost all thinking people agree that you should not have probability 1 (or 0) for any event, other than one demonstrable by logic, like 2 x 2 = 4.

Almost all thinking people agree that you should not have probability 1 (or 0) for any event, other than one demonstrable by logic, like 2 x 2 = 4.



Whatever way uncertainty is approached, probability is the only sound way to think about it.

Whatever way uncertainty is approached, probability is the only sound way to think about it.



The grand assertion is that you must see the world through probability and that probability is the only guide you need.

The grand assertion is that you must see the world through probability and that probability is the only guide you need.



In teaching there can be too much emphasis on certainty and a proper appreciation of uncertainty is to be encouraged.

In teaching there can be too much emphasis on certainty and a proper appreciation of uncertainty is to be encouraged.



Generally there is Stigler's law of eponymy that says that a scientific notion is never attributed to the right person; in particular, the law is not due to Stigler.

Generally there is Stigler's law of eponymy that says that a scientific notion is never attributed to the right person; in particular, the law is not due to Stigler.





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The truth is that if you do not join the way of godliness, then you do not have any reason to complain when the ungodly are busy planning and making the pathway of ungodliness.

The truth is that if you do not join the way of godliness, then you do not have any reason to complain when the ungodly are busy planning and making the pathway of ungodliness.



What would you suggest?” one of the Italian officials asked.“We do have a highly-advanced biological device called the Illuminator, ” Joseph chimed in

What would you suggest?” one of the Italian officials asked.“We do have a highly-advanced biological device called the Illuminator, ” Joseph chimed in



Just as food eaten without appetite is a tedious nourishment, so does study without zeal damage the memory by not assimilating what it absorbs.

Just as food eaten without appetite is a tedious nourishment, so does study without zeal damage the memory by not assimilating what it absorbs.



If she doesn't speak, she is making a choice. If she doesn't try, she can lose her chance forever. -An-mei

If she doesn't speak, she is making a choice. If she doesn't try, she can lose her chance forever. -An-mei



I want to support young girls who are in their 20s now and tell them: You're not just imagining things. It's tough. Everything that a guy says once, you have to say five times.

I want to support young girls who are in their 20s now and tell them: You're not just imagining things. It's tough. Everything that a guy says once, you have to say five times.



All pioneers are considered to be afflicted with moonstruck madness.

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Life's too short to sit through songs you don't love.



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Music is half the film.



He believes that "To persevere is favorable."

He believes that "To persevere is favorable."




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