We must not leap to the fatalistic conclusion that we are stuck with the conceptual scheme that we grew up in. We can change it, b...it by bit, plank by plank, though meanwhile there is nothing to carry us along but the evolving conceptual scheme itself. The philosopher's task was well compared by Neurath to that of a mariner who must rebuild his ship on the open sea.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
If we didn't live venturously, plucking the wild goat by the beard, and trembling over precipices, we should never be depressed, I...'ve no doubt; but already should be faded, fatalistic and aged.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »
Bonnie Lee: Mr. Carter, Mr. Carter, do you really think, I mean, do you really think it was my fault, what happened out there? .../>Geoff Carter: Sure it was your fault. You were gonna have dinner with him, the Dutchman hired him, I sent him up on schedule, the fog came in, a tree got in the way. All your fault. Forget it unless you want the honor.LESSATTRIBUTION DETAIL »