Frank Knight Quotes

The possibility of saying anything about a thing rests on the assumption that it preserves its identity, or continues to be the same thing in the respect described, that it will behave in future situations as it has in past.

Frank Knight

Recitation: by Male by Female

Author Biography

  • Author Profession: economist
  • Nationality: american
  • Birth: November 7, 1885 - April 15, 1972

Topics

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I grew up watching the films of 'Carousel' and 'Oklahoma' and 'The Music Man' and 'My Fair Lady' - all the classic musicals of that golden era, The sort of more modern musical theater, or what was modern when I was at a ripe teenage age, I wasn't really listening to that stuff. I was really more raised on the classics.

Jessie Mueller

MusicAgeManListeningLadyGolden

I fall to pieces when I am hurt, but when it comes to my children, I am a pillar of strength, applying balm and bandages and dressing up their wounds.

Sridevi

StrengthChildrenI AmHurtFallUp

As much as we sometimes roll our eyes at the ivory-tower isolation of universities, they continue to serve as remarkable engines of innovation.

Steven Johnson

InnovationEyesIsolationSometimes

You block your dream when you allow your fear to grow bigger than your faith.

Mary Manin Morrissey

FearFaithGrowYouDreamBigger

I directed a short series for Hulu called 'Paloma,' and being in an editing room, I learned a lot about acting. It gave me a new bolt of energy in terms of my interest in filmmaking because it made me realize how collaborative filmmaking can be and also that you're not just limited to one job.

Julia Stiles

JobMeEnergyShortYouActing

Heroes always make the right decision; I find that seldom happens in my life.

Judd Nelson

LifeDecisionMy LifeFindHeroes

I have never won a race, and that is my main disappointment - but you have to be positive.

Jean Alesi

PositiveDisappointmentYouNever

You have to stick to what you love, as writing is such a lonely and depressing existence... stick to what you love and someone will hear your voice.

Chris Terrio

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You need a team. You need people to push you. You need opponents.

Wynton Marsalis

PeopleTeamPushYouNeedOpponents

I'm always happy when I'm cleaning, and besides, I had just found out that I was going to have a baby.

Peggy Lee

HappyBabyCleaningAlwaysOutJust

I like the constant rise and fall of the British film industry. But above all, I like the workhorses who kept going no matter what.

Peter Capaldi

FallRiseMatterIndustryGoing

A binding treaty and mandatory human rights due diligence would clean up slavery in global supply chains. Workers demand it, and consumers demand it.

Sharan Burrow

SlaveryDiligenceChainsCleanHuman

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