Systematics Quotes

#1. The science of systematics has long been affected by profound philosophical preconceptions, which have been all the more influential for being usually covert, even subconscious.

George Gaylord Simpson

#2. I have a strong spiritual commitment, and I try to express that in my work. Salvation cannot be worked out in human terms. The point of my writing is to touch upon the systematics of prayer and on how we arrive at a method of achieving spiritual coherence in our lives.

Richard Grossman

#3. Another world, another life, proximate but inaccessible. The elusive . . . Sat-is-fac-tion.

Graeme Simsion

#4. Can you take me back into town?" I say. "I can't get my voicemails."
"Why don't you calm down, D-Dub. I know you're menstruating, but everything's going to be fine. Once we get inside, I'll explain all about maxi pads, personal hygiene and the feel of a man's penis.

Victoria Scott

#5. You have to fill your cup. You then give away the overflowing, but you keep a cupful for yourself.

Wynonna Judd

#6. All Eli had to do was smile. All Victor had to do was lie. Both proved frighteningly effective.

Victoria Schwab

#7. The outgroup is rocks.

Joseph Felsenstein

#8. Having a good idea is one thing, but persuading other people to buy it is quite another. Good inventors are polymaths: they think with their hands and their brains. They're experts in design, engineering and business.

James Dyson

#9. When it's all over, it'll seem like a dream.

Haruki Murakami

#10. First time my master's in English literature ever proved useful.

Anne Rice