A painstaking course in qualitative and quantitative analysis by John Wing gave me an appreciation of the need for, and beauty of, accurate measurement. – Paul D. Boyer
I dont like people who have never fallen or stumbled. Their virtue is lifeless and it isnt of much value. Life hasnt revealed its beauty to them. – Boris Pasternak
The productivity now at universities is terrible. Tenure is a terrible idea. It keeps them around forever and they dont have to work hard. – Jack Welch
I can definitely tell when mum has got money because then she likes to go shopping to spend it, whereas dad is steadier and avoids splurges. I like to think Ive inherited both sides. – Sophie Ellis-Bextor
