A theoretical system does not merely state facts which have been observed and that logically deducible relations to other facts which have also been observed.Quote by Talcott Parsons about state
Knowledge is held to be an entirely quantitative affair. The one important thing is to have observed what had not been observed before.Quote by Talcott Parsons about things, affair, knowledge
A desire to be observed, considered, esteemed, praised, beloved, and admired by his fellows is one of the earliest as well as the keenest dispositions discovered in the heart of man.Quote by John Adams about heart, man
Some facts should be suppressed, or, at least, a just sense of proportion should be observed in treating them.Quote by Arthur Conan Doyle about common sense, sense
In a republic this rule ought to be observed: that the majority should not have the predominant power.Quote by Marcus Tullius Cicero about rules, power
With the hugely talented women I've worked with or observed, it's not a question about temperament or ego; it's a question about getting it right. If they've got a reputation for being difficult it's usually because they just don't suffer fools.Quote by Glenn Close about question, prestige, suffering, rightness, being
The regular hours necessary to be observed by those who follow country business, are perhaps of more consequence than any of the other articles, however important those may be.Quote by William Falconer about consequences, affair, country
The real difficulty is to make sure that such treaty obligations will be observed.Quote by Arthur Henderson about difficulties, real estate
Having is not always as pleasing a thing as wanting. It is not logical but I have observed it to be true.Quote by Edward A. Murphy about things
If observed facts of undoubted accuracy will not fit any of the alternatives it leaves open, the system itself is in need of reconstruction.Quote by Talcott Parsons about need
What I observed about my fellow actors was that most gave up very easily.Quote by Harrison Ford about perseverance, actors