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William Irwin Thompson Quotes

The conscious purpose of science is control of Nature; its unconscious effect is disruption and chaos.

William Irwin Thompson

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

Author Profession: philosopher
Nationality: american
Birth: July 16, 1938

Topics

Nature Science Purpose Chaos Control

Well I teach in the History of Consciousness Department at the University of California, Santa Cruz. So that's my primary work. I lecture on various campuses and in various communities across the country and other parts of the world.

Work History World Country Teach

Millions upon millions of people came here full of hope and aspiration to this extraordinary land of liberty and opportunity, and helped build the United States. So the Atlantic Ocean was absolutely critical to the story of America.

Simon Winchester

Opportunity Hope Ocean People Story

A judge sworn to decide impartially can offer no forecasts, no hints, for that would show not only disregard for the specifics of the particular case, it would display disdain for the entire judicial process.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Process Judge Decide Show Judicial

Writers mean more than they say and say more than they mean.

Say More Mean They Say Than Writers

You write about what you have access to, and I have been fortunate enough to have a front-row seat on the rich and powerful my entire life.

Life Rich Enough You Powerful Write

My pilot's license. I'm proud of that.

Proud Pilot License

I'm a huge food addict.

Food Huge Addict

I think this lack of a center has something to do with the loss of certainties that Christianity had to offer.

Think Loss Center Something Offer

The only way to win tournaments is with the short game. Over half your shots out here are within 30 or 40 yards. Ballstriking is where I'm trying to improve, yes, but more to eliminate big numbers than make birdies.

Win Game Short Trying Numbers Way

Shyness is just egoism out of its depth.

Out Depth Just Shyness Egoism

I think the curiosity of mankind, that we want something unknown. Like, 500 years ago, humankind wanted to know what the other side of the ocean is, and it was a very risky project, and then we decided that probably we can fly; let's fly higher. And now we're flying space station, and still it's not enough for us: we want to know what's beyond.

Ocean Space Fly Curiosity Flying

I believe we all must face the fact of death. It is both gift and curse.

Death Believe Gift Face I Believe

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