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Quote by Edward Tufte
I do believe that there are some universal cognitive tasks that ar

I do believe that there are some universal cognitive tasks that are deep and profound – indeed, so deep and profound that it is worthwhile to understand them in order to design our displays in accord with those tasks. – Edward Tufte

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The idea of trying to create things that last – forever knowledge – has guided my work for a long time now. – Edward Tufte

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The leading edge in evidence presentation is in science the leading edge in beauty is in high art. – Edward Tufte

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