Quotes About Extent

Man might defined as modern largely to the extent that he attempts to control, as opposed to adjust himself to, nature.

The question of whether or to what extent human activities are causing global warming is not a matter of ideology, let alone of belief. The issue is simply one of risk management.

I'm more interested in becoming a commercial writer, and unfortunately, commentary on my writing from a bunch of other unpublished writers is of little utility in that regard. Being a better writer is something of a moot point, since if you're not a commercial writer to some extent, very few people will know whether your writing is any good or not.

The only way to comprehend what mathematicians mean by Infinity is to contemplate the extent of human stupidity.

The most deadly poison of our times is indifference. And this happens, although the praise of God should know no limits. Let us strive, therefore, to praise Him to the greatest extent of our powers.

As a rule, the extent to which politics can become the object of free scientific inquiry is a most accurate barometer by which to measure the degree of academic freedom in a country.

The fact that Wilken was prepared to return to the decomposing bodies of some of his victims in order to commit necrophilia, indicates the extent to which he regarded them as objects for the gratification of his own needs and pleasures.

man would transcend his insignificance only to the extent to which it is possible to make himself symbolic, to incarnate alive a symbol in his own soul, that immanence.

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do not mean that the sociologist is unaware of the existence and complex nature of communications in society, but until recently he has tended to overlook the extent to which they are the cement which binds its fabric together.

Your life and destiny are determined to a large extent by your participation in the outcome.