The theory of probabilities is at bottom nothing but common sense reduced to calculus. – Laplace, Théorie analytique des probabilités, 1820 Category: Statistics
Statistics are just a way for the mathematician to evangelize his faith. – Hunter Brinkmeier Category: Statistics
Satan delights equally in statistics and in quoting scripture…. – H.G. Wells, The Undying Fire Category: Statistics
It will never rain roses: when we want to have more roses we must plant more trees. – George Eliot Category: gardening
We need religion as a guide. We need it because we are imperfect. Our government needs the church, because only those humble enough to admit they are sinners can bring to democracy the tolerance it requires in order to survive. – Jeff Miller Category: Government
