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calculations

«What until recently seemed to be only the apocalyptic fantasies of the Christian faith has today entered the sphere of the soberest scientific calculations; the sudden end of history»
«The brain's calculations do not require our conscious effort, only our attention and our openness to let the information through. Although the brain absorbs universes of information, little is admitted into normal consciousness.»
«Always presume that the enemy has dangerous designs and always be forehanded with the remedy. But do not let these calculations make your timid.»
«It does not do to leave a live dragon out of your calculations, if you live near him.»
Author: J.R.R. Tolkien (Author, Writer) | About: Living | Keywords: calculations, dragon, near
«We have to choose between a global market driven only by calculations of short-term profit, and one which has a human face.»
«The objects of a financier are, then, to secure an ample revenue; to impose it with judgment and equality; to employ it economically; and, when necessity obliges him to make use of credit, to secure its foundations in that instance, and for ever, by the clearness and candor of his proceedings, the exactness of his calculations, and the solidity of his funds.»
«Through all the months and the seasons, the minutes and the hours, I dwell upon You, O Lord. No one has attained You by clever calculations, O True, Unseen and Infinite Lord.»
«The general who wins the battle makes many calculations in his temple before the battle is fought. The general who loses makes but few calculations beforehand.»
«The only guide to man is his conscience; the only shield to his memory is the rectitude and sincerity of his actions. It is very imprudent to walk through life without this shield, because we are so often mocked by the failure of our hopes and the upsetting of our calculations; but with this shield, however the fates may play, we march always in the ranks of honor.»