Quotes About Observation

If youre not confused, youre not paying attention.

Mindfulness and being very aware of what's happening around you keeps you present and helps to keep unnecessary stress from your mind.

When someone is staring at you, you secretly get self conscious and wonder what they're thinking.

Know what is behind you, and pay particular attention to anything out of place.

I was made at right angles to the world and I see it so. I can only see it so.

Observe all men; thy self most.

We are to admit no more causes of natural things than such as are both true and sufficient to explain their appearances.

Science is facts; just as houses are made of stones, so is science made of facts; but a pile of stones is not a house and a collection of facts is not necessarily science.

When Kepler found his long-cherished belief did not agree with the most precise observation, he accepted the uncomfortable fact. He preferred the hard truth to his dearest illusions; that is the heart of science.

Science is nothing but perception.

Science progresses best when observations force us to alter our preconceptions

I think that a particle must have a separate reality independent of the measurements. That is an electron has spin, location and so forth even when it is not being measured. I like to think that the moon is there even if I am not looking at it.

Listen with both ears and both eyes, Look at others as they speak, you'll learn more.

Pay close attention to people who don't clap when you win

Sometimes it is best to step back and observe the situation from outside. Renouncing action does not mean defeat it is a sign of great wisdom and maturity.

The best way to see clearly is to observe the situation.

As hard as it might be, it's best to keep silent when faced with a fool!

Characterize people by their actions, and you'll never be fooled by their words.

Some things are just to be admired from afar and not to be run after.

Children may close their ears to advice, but they keep their eyes open to an example.

Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.

Look for what's missing. Many advisors can tell a President how to improve what's proposed or what's gone amiss. Few are able to see what isn't there.

Extremely foolish advice is likely to be uttered by those who are looking at the laboring vessel from the land.

Advice should be viewed from behind.