Quote by David Bohm
Suppose we were able to share meanings freely without a compulsive

Suppose we were able to share meanings freely without a compulsive urge to impose our view or conform to those of others and without distortion and self-deception. Would this not constitute a real revolution in culture? – David Bohm

Other quotes by David Bohm

Yet it looks as if the thing we use to solve our problems with is the source of our problems. Its like going to the doctor and having him make you ill. In fact, in 20% of medical cases we do apparently have that going on. But in the case of thought, its far over 20%. – David Bohm

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Medical
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Then there is the further question of what is the relationship of thinking to reality. As careful attention shows, thought itself is in an actual process of movement. – David Bohm

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relationship
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So one begins to wonder what is going to happen to the human race. Technology keeps on advancing with greater and greater power, either for good or for destruction. – David Bohm

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Technology
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The American ideal, after all, is that everyone should be as much alike as possible. – James Baldwin

I was part of that strange race of people aptly described as spending their lives doing things they detest to make money they dont want to buy things they dont need to impress people they dislike. – Emile Henry Gauvreau

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Life is pharmaceutical from head to cuticle. – David McCord, Perambulator Poems, 1941

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I get letters from kids, teenagers and young girls who just want to be Mac. Ive had quite a few people actually say that theyre going to become a Marine or a JAG lawyer because of me… the character. I think thats pretty cool! – Catherine Bell

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cool

I try to be known more for my work than for anything else. – Charlie Sheen

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work

The professional must learn to be moved and touched emotionally, yet at the same time stand back objectively: Ive seen a lot of damage done by tea and sympathy. – Anthony Storr

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Sympathy