Physically, man is but
Physically, man is but an atom in space, and a pulsation in time. Spiritually, the entire outward universe receives significance from him, and the scope of his existence stretches beyond the stars. Edwin Hubbel Chapin
Scope
The soul, like the
The soul, like the body, acquires vigor by the exercise of all its faculties. In the midst of the world, in overcoming difficulties, in conquering selfishness, indolence, and fear–in all the occasions of duty, it employs, and reveals by employing, energies that render it efficient and robust–that broaden its scope, adjust its powers, and mature … Read more
We also need to
We also need to encourage Americans to become more fiscally responsible themselves. We can do this by redesigning our tax system into an expenditure tax with a single flat rate. … We have to substantially reduce the size and scope of the federal government, fundamentally increase the role of the states in choosing their own … Read more
When I was working
When I was working in Japan, I created a system for ensuring that intelligence data was globally recoverable in the event of a disaster. I was not aware of the scope of mass surveillance. I came across some legal questions when I was creating it. My superiors pushed back and were like, \”Well, how are … Read more
The NSA routinely lies
The NSA routinely lies in response to congressional inquiries about the scope of surveillance in America. Edward Snowden
The scope of what
The scope of what I have to say determines the length of what I write. Edward M. Lerner
Of the various forms
Of the various forms of government which have prevailed in the world, an hereditary monarchy seems to present the fairest scope for ridicule. Edward Gibbon
Critical thinking does seem
Critical thinking does seem a superior sort of thinking because it seems as though the critic is actually going beyond the scope of what is being criticized in order to criticize it. That is only rarely a true assumption because, most often, the critic will seize on some little aspect that he or she understands … Read more
The pride of men
The pride of men will not often suffer reason to have scope until it can be no longer of service. Edmund Burke
We won the war,
We won the war, but we are losing the occupation and reconstruction of Iraq. It is past time for a new approach, one that relies on accountability, responsibility, and phasing down the scope of our military commitment. Earl Blumenauer