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More often there's a compromise between ethics | Peter Singer | Century ...

More often there's  a  compromise  between ethics and expediency

Sunday, March 26, 2023

Strength does not come from winning | Arnold | Century Quotes

Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength. Arnold Schwarzenegger

Thursday, March 23, 2023

I'm actually, for the most part, a complete agnostic politically | Edward Witten | Century Quotes

I'm actually, for the most part, a complete agnostic politically

Beauty of Einstein's equations | Edward Witten | Century Quotes

But the beauty of Einstein's equations, for example, is just as real to anyone who's experienced it as the beauty of music. We've learned in the 20th century that the equations that work have inner harmony. Edward Witten 

Sunday, March 19, 2023

Saturday, March 18, 2023

Historically, privacy was almost implicit | Bill Gates | Century Quotes

Historically, privacy was almost implicit, because it was hard to find and gather information. But in the digital world, whether it's digital cameras or satellites or just what you click on, we need to have more explicit rules - not just for governments but for private companies. Bill Gates

Friday, March 17, 2023

By three methods we may learn wisdom | Confucius | Century Quotes

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius

Friday, March 10, 2023

Without feelings of respect | Confucius | Century Quotes

Without feelings of respect, what is there to distinguish men from beasts? Confucius 

I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop | Elon Musk | Centur...

“I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better.” – Elon Musk

Thursday, March 9, 2023

If you’re trying to create a company | Elon Musk | Century Quotes

“If you’re trying to create a company, it’s like baking a cake. You have to have all the ingredients in the right proportion.” – Elon Musk

Thursday, March 2, 2023

Don’t delude yourself into thinking | Elon Musk | Century Quotes

“Don’t delude yourself into thinking something’s working when it’s not, or you’re gonna get fixated on a bad solution.” – Elon Musk

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

Being an entrepreneur is like eating glass | Elon Musk | Century Quotes

“Being an entrepreneur is like eating glass and staring into the abyss of death.” – Elon Musk

You need economies of scale | Elon Musk | Century Quotes

There are really two things that have to occur in order for a new technology to be affordable to the mass market. One is you need economies of scale. The other is you need to iterate on the design. You need to go through a few versions.” – Elon Musk

Monday, February 27, 2023

Work like hell | Elon Musk | Century Quotes

Work like hell. I mean you just have to put in 80 to 100 hour weeks every week. [This] improves the odds of success. If other people are putting in 40 hour workweeks and you’re putting in 100 hour workweeks, then even if you’re doing the same thing, you know that you will achieve in four months what it takes them a year to achieve.
Work like hell | Elon Musk | Century Quotes

Sunday, February 26, 2023

Apple’s product is so much better | Elon Musk | Century Quotes

Apple’s product is so much better than the alternative | Elon Musk | Century Quotes
I do think there is a lot of potential if you have a compelling product and people are willing to pay a premium for that. I think that is what Apple has shown. You can buy a much cheaper cell phone or laptop, but Apple’s product is so much better than the alternative, and people are willing to pay that premium.