Too close a view may interfere with one's grasp of an overall problem or concept.

The purpose of a system is what it does. There is after all, no point in claiming that the purpose of a system is to do what it constantly fails to do.

It is terribly important to appreciate that some things remain obscure to the bitter end.

Instead of trying to specify a system in full detail, specify it only somewhat. You can then ride on the dynamics of the system in the direction you want to go.

If cybernetics is the science of control, management is the profession of control.

Management problems are not respecters of the company organization, nor of the talents of the people appointed to solve them.

It is the concept of likelihood that a real understanding of probability resides, and we must learn how to measure it.

A slowly moving queue does not move uniformly. Rather, waves of motion pass down the queue. The frequency and amplitude of these waves is inversely related to the speed at which the queue is served.

The system of transportation is not coherent; it is not treated as integral. Roads compete with with railroads and airlines in chaotic fashion, and at immense cost to the nation.

The strategies that managers employ are at least as important as the facilities at their disposal.

A stochastic process is about the results of convolving probabilities-which is just what management is about, as well.

The only man who never makes mistakes is the man who never does anything.

Everything God does—past, present, or future, whether in grace or in judgment—is to reveal His glory.

...Jesus responds to almost every question he's asked with...a question."What do you think? How do you read it?" he asks, again and again and again.

The central theme of the universe is the purpose and destiny of every individual. Every person is important in God’s eyes.

These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror.

In the minds and hearts of the American people, there is a great hunger for peace based on a universal recognition of the values of freedom and human dignity.

A slug is always on its own. It's a lonely insect.

I grew up reading SF in the 70s and 80s, and I like fast, thought-provoking plots that take you places in fully realized worlds.

Knowledge has its end in itself, apart from any idea of life and propagation of the species.

Mastery is great, but even that is not enough. You have to be able to change course without a bead of sweat, or remorse.