The fact is that there are few more 'popular' subjects than mathematics. Most people have some appreciation of mathematics, just as most people can enjoy a pleasant tune and there are probably more people really interested in mathematics than in music. Appearances may suggest the contrary, but there are easy explanations. Music can be used to stimulate mass emotion, while mathematics cannot and musical incapacity is recognized (no doubt rightly) as mildly discreditable, whereas most people are so frightened of the name of mathematics that they are ready, quite unaffectedly, to exaggerate their own mathematical stupidity.
Appearances Quotes (435 Quotes)
I had legal opinions that I didn't have to resign, but I resigned to avoid an appearance of conflict.
Their request, presumably made because of the appearance of impropriety, is one he cannot ignore. There was, however, no impropriety in these matters.
The opinions which we hold of one another, our relations with friends and kinfolk are in no sense permanent, save in appearance, but are as eternally fluid as the sea itself.
Appointing former politicians to the job is dreadful, dreadful, dreadful, because you don't want anyone with the appearance of bias when a question of constitution comes up. So she was a welcome appointee.
We all need to stay on alert, but without reaching a point where we judge people on appearance. We need to be smarter than that.
There is no kind of idleness by which we are so easily seduced as that which dignifies itself by the appearance of business.
Nothing is more deceitful than the appearance of humility. It is often only carelessness of opinion, and sometimes an indirect boast.
It is hardly possible that a person could achieve nomination for appointment to the United States Supreme Court and yet have no opinions about the significant constitutional issues and cases of our day, ... And the fact that the nominee does have such opinions and voices them will not undermine impartiality or the appearance of impartiality such that he or she would be disqualified when those issues or cases come before the court.
I do not overlook the fact that the appearance of these new, free nations in the European political community not only celebrates the return of the prodigal son but also creates new sources of friction here and there.
Our appearance is a powerful communication tool, sending messages to every sighted person. Everyone is highly influenced by the visual impression of a person they are meeting for the first time.
We would want to allow imports of food at chap prices and other things that would take care of social problems, Fischer said in an appearance on CNN's.
I'm hardly disinterested totally in my appearance.
I think Judy Shepard's appearance is fantastic for this campus and community. I hope that Ms. Shepard's appearance on campus will encourage people to look closer at the issues that Ms. Shepard and The Laramie Project are raising.
When the cinematograph first made its appearance, we were told that the days of the ordinary theatre were numbered.
It's changed the appearance of the park quite a bit.
She was every bandleader's dream, a vocalist who had natural talent, a keen regard for the lyrics, and an attractive appearance.
The longer I live the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude, to me, is more important than facts. It is more important than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do. It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company ... a church ... a home. The remarkable thing is, we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past.... we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way.... we cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude. I am convinced that life is 10 what happens to me and 90 how I react to it. And so it is with you ... we are in charge of our Attitudes.
Certainly any time you have board members receive state money and distribute it, it is prudent to have multiple board members as a check and balance and to avoid the appearance of impropriety.
Keeping up appearances is the most expensive thing in the world.
Certainly I can have no valid objection to his personal political preferences. However, making them known in such a public way, I believe, compromises both the appearance and the reality of nonpartisanship so expected from journalists and media commentators.
I grew up in a family where we weren't allowed to talk about beauty or to put any emphasis on physical appearance.
Because I am sure NASCAR is going to ask the drivers to make a few appearances.
In a house where there are small children the bathroom soon takes on the appearance of the Old Curiosity Shop.
It's really a problem of appearances in most cases. In 99 percent of the cases, it's something that looks bad, but you don't frequently have legislators who are necessarily swayed by this. But it is a concern. It can undermine public confidence. What people see they tend to believe, whether or not at its core it really is as nefarious as all that.
We have totally discounted the possibility of an avian influenza infection. But we can't take away the possibility of an appearance in Iraq, as many cases have been reported in Turkey.
The actor is too prone to exaggerate his powers; he wants to play Hamlet when his appearance is more suitable to King Lear.
The sales are definitely way up from last year. It's understandable it's been 15 years since they've had a playoff appearance, and this season's really given people something to be excited about.
For me, it is as though at every moment the actual world had completely lost its actuality. As though there was nothing there as though there were no foundations for anything or as though it escaped us. Only one thing, however, is vividly present the constant tearing of the veil of appearances the constant destruction of everything in construction. Nothing holds together, everything falls apart.
I love the way she projects two facets a visible persona and a subterranean one. She keeps her thoughts to herself she seems to suggest that her secret, inner life is at least as significant as the appearance she gives.
Most of the appearance of mirth in the world is not mirth, it is art. The wounded spirit is not seen, but walks under a disguise.
In avoiding the appearance of evil, I am not sure but I have sometimes unnecessarily deprived myself and others of innocent enjoyments.
Therefore must we pray to God, and believe that He has granted the favour we have been praying for, even when in appearance it seems the reverse.
I don't think people were betting on me, but they were giving me a chance. I think I rode a wave there, by being different in appearance than the girls who preceded me.
They have indicated that they are not finished with her testimony yet, and we will have at least one more appearance.