- Cannot
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- Nov 07, 2020
Enough Quotes
Knowing what's enough, and what isn't.
This collection of enough quotes touches on the gap between clever ideas and real-world application in technical research, and the frustration of not being able to work fast enough to keep up with demand. One entry recalls a lucky, extended research collaboration. Related reflections continue in our Enough Time quotes.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Food
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- Nov 07, 2020
Aphorisms are food for thought - like sushi, they come in small portions that are both delicious and exquisitely formed. And, like sushi, I can never get enough.
- Doors
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- Nov 07, 2020
Strangely enough, the linking of computers has taken place democratically, even anarchically. Its rules and habits are emerging in the open light, rather shall behind the closed doors of security agencies or corporate operations centers.
- Forge
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- Nov 07, 2020
There is not enough magic in a bloodline to forge an instant, irrevocable bond.
- Character
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- Nov 07, 2020
There haven't been enough profound things written about what being black means and what a black character is. Nobody knows.
- History
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- Nov 07, 2020
A glance at the history of European poetry is enough to inform us that rhyme itself is not indispensable. Latin poetry in the classical age had no use for it, and the kind of Latin poetry that does rhyme - as for instance the medieval 'Carmina Burana' - tends to be somewhat crude stuff in comparison with the classical verse that doesn't.
- Always
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- Nov 07, 2020
As a child, when I lost things such as my precious pocketknife, I learned that if I prayed hard enough, I could usually find it. I was always able to find the lost cows I was entrusted with. Sometimes I had to pray more than once, but my prayers always seemed to be answered.
- Emerges
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- Nov 07, 2020
I've worked on enough campaigns to know that the most aggrieved candidate rarely emerges victorious.
- Gender
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- Nov 07, 2020
Breaking gender norms just comes instantly as soon as a boy is comfortable and confident enough to put on makeup.
- Fear
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- Nov 07, 2020
As long as enough people can be frightened, then all people can be ruled. That is how it works in a democratic system and mass fear becomes the ticket to destroy rights across the board.
- Great
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- Nov 07, 2020
Growing up in Hitchin was comfortable and easy enough. My parents had some great records - and some not-so-great ones - and that's where I got introduced to Motown and the Stones and Springsteen.
- I Believe
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- Nov 07, 2020
I believe that if ever I had to practice cannibalism, I might manage if there were enough tarragon around.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020
Lloyd Alexander's tales were written and published when I was in diapers. Decades later, they remain utterly timeless for me. I cannot recommend them enough.
- Me
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- Nov 07, 2020