Quotes About Analysis

It's clever, but is it art?

The trouble with psychology, said Wexford epigrammatically, 'is that it doesn't take human nature into account.

That the strength of Europe and of its culture, in contrast to other cultures, lies in its bent for criticism, above all, for self-criticism—in its art of analysis and inquiry, in its endless seeking, in its restlessness.

Only fools accept the obvious and go no further; use your brain, Jilly.

What we do in every other area of our lives (other than religion), is, rather than respect somebody's beliefs, we evaluate their reasons.

Becoming a part of a movement doesn't help anybody think clearly.

Chess and boxing have a lot in common, as both sports rely on the right strategy.

I claim that nothing else is so effective in encouraging the growth of chess strength as such independent analysis, both of the games of the great players and your own.

In every chain of reasoning, the evidence of the last conclusion can be no greater than that of the weakest link of the chain, whatever may be the strength of the rest.

Chess strength in general and chess strength in a specific match are by no means one and the same thing.

I mean I'm not smarter than the market, but I can recognize a good tape and a bad tape. I recognize when it's right and when it's wrong and that's what my strength is.

Although the Knight is generally considered to be on a par with the Bishop in strength, the latter piece is somehat stronger in the majority of cases in which they are opposed to each other.

I know what I would do if I were coach. I'd determine our strengths and weaknesses and utilize them. And it's pretty clear what our strength is.

In security analysis the prime stress is laid upon protection against untoward events. We obtain this protection by insisting upon margins of safety, or values well in excess of the price paid.

Understanding variation is the key to success in quality and business.

Computer system analysis is like child-rearing; you can do grievous damage, but you cannot ensure success.

We need to discover the root causes of success rather than the root causes of failure.

Methodical thinking is of more use in Chess than inspiration

Chess demands total concentration

Correct observation followed by meticulous deduction and the precise visualization of goals is vital to the success of any enterprise.

Computer Science: A study akin to numerology and astrology, but lacking the precision of the former and the success of the latter.

Understanding does not come through analysis;understanding comes only when the mind is very quite,unburdened,no longer seeking success and therefore being thwarted,afraid of faluire.

The world will very soon be divided, unless I am mistaken, into those who still go on explaining our success, and those somewhat more intelligent who are trying to explain our failure.

I think part of the success which Structuralist or post-Structuralist thought in critical theory has had in literary studies in American universities is due to a theoretical vacuum.