Asymmetries Of Information Quotes & Sayings

The true character of wu wei is not mere inactivity but perfect action-because it is act without activity. In other words, it is action not carried out independently of heaven and earth and in conflict with the dynamism of the whole, but in perfect harmony with the whole. It is not mere passivity, but it is action that seems both effortless and spontaneous because performed "rightly," in perfect accordance with our nature and with our place in the scheme of things. It is completely free because there is in it no force and no violence. — Thomas Merton

The mystery was gone but the amazement was just starting. — Andy Warhol

Never loan money to friends or family that you are not able to write off entirely. — Emily Yoffe

[I]ron discipline does not preclude but presupposes criticism and contest of opinion within the Party. Least of all does it mean that discipline must be 'blind'. On the contrary, iron discipline does not preclude but presupposes conscious and voluntary submission, for only conscious discipline can be truly iron discipline. — Joseph Vissarionovich Stalin

The burning off and the gathering together are one. — Billy Marshall Stoneking

I believe that it is the task of social science to produce nuanced and people-centered forms of knowledge, correcting asymmetries of information and helping to promote, to the best of our ability, informed consent, human protection, and safety in medical and research settings. — Adriana Petryna

No matter what town you are in, there is some social order and a different yardstick to chart. In New York, people create things like schools and speaking languages and second homes. — Jill Kargman

Any fool can hide, few can play. — Pete Townshend

On any given day, in any given moment, something could happen that opens up for you an entirely new path. Be still, be alert, be ready. — Marianne Williamson

We've got an engaging, edgy, vibrant, fun product, ... It may or may not work, but we're going to give it our best shot. — Richard Branson

It is a nightmare scenario for any executive who works in an industry that relies on asymmetries in information between the producer and the consumer. — Alfred Hermida

If Flynn hadn't known his older brother for the addicted, lying sack of shit he was, he might have believed the pain he saw in that gaze, might have trusted that Connor had finally seen the error of his ways and was going to change his life and step out of their father's shadow. But Connor usually only had an epiphany if it got him laid, increased his bank balance, or severely pissed off Rupert. — M.A. Grant

To build is to dwell. — Maxine Kumin

I am thankful for my struggle because without it, I wouldn't have stumbled upon my strength. — Alexandra Elle

Outlook determines outcome, and attitude determines action. — Warren W. Wiersbe

If people knew what Matisse, supposedly the painter of happiness, had gone through, the anguish and tragedy he had to overcome to manage to capture that light which has never left him, if people knew all that, they would also realize that this happiness, this light, this dispassionate wisdom which seems to be mine, are sometimes well-deserved, given the severity of my trials. — Henri Matisse

Progo,' Meg asked. 'You memorized the names of all the stars - how many are there?'
How many? Great heavens, earthling. I haven't the faintest idea.'
But you said your last assignment was to memorize the names of all of them.'
I did. All the stars in all the galaxies. And that's a great many.'
But how many?'
What difference does it make? I know their names. I don't know how many there are. It's their names that matter. — Madeleine L'Engle