- Creative
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- Nov 07, 2020
Function Quotes
On the true function of minds, societies and creativity.
This page collects quotes that use 'function' to describe how minds, societies and institutions are meant to operate, including the idea that minds work best when open, much like a parachute. Other quotes connect a well-functioning society to shared prosperity rather than isolated wealth. For related ideas on purpose, browse our Always quotes page.
- Last Updated on May 30, 2021
- Minds
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- Nov 07, 2020
Minds are like parachutes - they only function when open.
- Mother
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- Nov 07, 2020
In December 1988, my mother died of lung cancer. I died too. I couldn't function.
- Leadership
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- Nov 07, 2020
The function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers.
- Delight
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- Nov 07, 2020
The function of a book or a poem or a story is to delight, to enchant, to beguile.
- Power
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- Nov 07, 2020
In its function, the power to punish is not essentially different from that of curing or educating.
- Follows
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- Nov 07, 2020
Form follows function.
- Mirror
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- Nov 07, 2020
The Mirror Stage as formative in the function of the I as revealed in psychoanalytic experience.
- Dynamism
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- Nov 07, 2020
Dynamism is a function of change.
- President
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- Nov 07, 2020