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• The imaginary expression √(-a) and the negative expression -b, have this resemblance, that either of them occurring as the solution of a problem indicates some inconsistency or absurdity. As far as real meaning is concerned, both are imaginary, since 0 - a is as inconceivable as √(-a).

  Augustus De Morgan

  Real, Expression, Negative

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• What is the ultimate solution to the origin of the Universe? The answers provided by the astronomers are disconcerting and remarkable. Most remarkable of all is the fact that in science, as in the Bible, the world begins with an act of creation.

  Robert Jastrow

  Atheism, Answers, World

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• The most constructive solutions are those which take into consideration the views of all persons involved and are acceptable to all. Such outcomes are the result of negotiation strategies where the needs of both sides are considered important and an attempt is made to meet all needs. These solutions are appropriately called Win-Win because there are no losers. While often difficult to arrive at, the process leading to such solutions builds interpersonal relationships, increases motivation and improves commitment. Win-Win solutions are the most desirable outcomes of conflict resolution.

  Gabor Peter

  Motivation, Commitment, Acceptance

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• Feeling sorry for yourself for one single minute is okay, but spend all your remaining time on solutions.

  Tsem Tulku

  Buddhist, Sorry, Inspiration

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• So much of what we try to do is get to a point where the solution seems inevitable: you know, you think "of course it's that way, why would it be any other way?" It looks so obvious, but that sense of inevitability in the solution is really hard to achieve.

  Jonathan Ive

  Philosophical, Thinking, Trying

  Icon Magazine Interview, www.iconeye.com. July/August 2003.

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• Our goal is to try to bring a calm and simplicity to what are incredibly complex problems so that you're not aware really of the solution.

  Jonathan Ive

  Philosophical, Goal, Simplicity

  "Jonathan Ive interview: simplicity isn't simple". Interview with Shane Richmond, www.telegraph.co.uk. May 23, 2012.

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• Doubting everything and believing everything are two equally convenient solutions that guard us from having to think

  Henri Poincare

  Spiritual, Believe, Thinking

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• . . . the upsurge of Spirit is the only plausible way to stop the ecological destruction of our planet. Even people who have no interest in a communal solution to the distortions in our lives will have to face up [to] this ecological reality. Unless we transform our relationship with nature, we will destroy the preconditions for human life on this planet.

  Michael Lerner

  Reality, People, Way

  Michael Lerner (2000). “Spirit Matters”, Hampton Roads Publishing Company Incorporated

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• Both our present science and our present technology are so tinctured with orthodox Christian arrogance toward nature that no solution for our ecologic crisis can be expected from them alone. Since the roots of our trouble are so largely religious, the remedy must also be essentially religious, whether we call it that or not. We must rethink and refeel our nature and destiny.

  Lynn Townsend White, Jr.

  Christian, Religious, Technology

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• Leaders spend 5% of their time on the problem & 95% of their time on the solution. Get over it & crush it!

  Tony Robbins

  Change, Crush, Powerful

  Twitter post from Jan 16, 2014

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• Violence is the easy way out and it only leads to more violence. We need people in this world who are willing to find solutions through peace, through communication, honesty and diplomacy. World peace may seem impossible, but it's worth aiming for.

  Demi Lovato

  Stay Strong, Honesty, Communication

  Demi Lovato (2013). “Staying Strong: 365 Days a Year”, p.275, Macmillan

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• When I hear a person talking about political solutions, I know I am not listening to a serious person.

  George Carlin

  Serious Person, Talking, Political

  George Carlin (1998). “Brain Droppings”, Hyperion

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• The art of creation lies in the gift of perceiving the particular and generalizing it, thus creating the particular again. It is therefore a powerful transforming force and a generator of creative solutions in relation to a given problem.

  Michelangelo

  Art, Powerful, Lying

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• It seems to me that most good protagonists are both clever and resourceful. They are intelligent and can fix things, both little and big. They can come up with inventive solutions others would never think of.

  Keren Woodward

  Clever, Character, Intelligent

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• Mr Howard's problem is for so long he's been a climate change sceptic, how can he, therefore, put himself to the country as part of a climate change solution for the future.

  Kevin Rudd

  Country, Australia, Long

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• Successful families try to work together toward solutions instead of resorting to criticism and contention.

  Ezra Taft Benson

  Successful, Criticism, Working Together

  Ezra Taft Benson (1988). “The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson”, Bookcraft Pubs

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• Our best problem-solving resource is peace. Solutions arise easily and naturally out of a peaceful state.

  Melody Beattie

  Recovery, Peaceful, Problem

  Melody Beattie (2013). “Melody Beattie 4 Title Bundle: Codependent No More and 3 Other Best Sellers by Melody Beattie: A collection of four Melody Beattie best sellers”, Hazelden Publishing

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• Pain is a sensation produced by something contrary to the course of nature and this sensation is set up by one of two circumstances: either a very sudden change of the temperament (or the bad effect of a contrary temperament) or a solution of continuity.

  Avicenna

  Pain, Health, Two

  Avicenna (1999). “The Canon of Medicine (al-Qānūn Fī'l-ṭibb)”, Abjad Book Designers & Builders

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• We would like you to reach the place where you're not willing to listen to people criticize one another... where you take no satisfaction from somebody being wrong... where it matters to you so much that you feel good, that you are only willing to think positive things about people... you are only willing to look for positive aspects; you are only willing to look for solutions, and you are not willing to beat the drum of all of the problems of the world.

  Esther Hicks

  Letting Go, Thinking, People

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• Sometimes the best solution is simplification.

  Bobby Bragan

  Sometimes, Simplification

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• The artist's mission must not be to produce an irrefutable solution to a problem, but to compel us to love life in all its countless and inexhaustible manifestations.

  Leo Tolstoy

  Art, Love Life, Problem

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• The best solution for falling just short of the goal is to focus on the fundamentals but perform them better.

  Tony Dungy

  Leadership, Football, Fall

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• In the fight against ISIL, we cannot rely on an Assad regime that terrorizes its people; a regime that will never regain the legitimacy it has lost. Instead, we must strengthen the opposition as the best counterweight to extremists like ISIL, while pursuing the political solution necessary to solve Syria's crisis once and for all.

  Barack Obama

  Islamic, Fighting, People

  "US military action in Syria to pose new challenges for Obama administration". Interview with Barney Porter, www.abc.net.au. September 12, 2014.

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• People who end up with the good jobs are the proactive ones who are solutions to problems, not problems themselves, who seize the initiative to do whatever is necessary to get the job done.

  Stephen Covey

  Jobs, People, Done

  Stephen R. Covey (1994). “Daily Reflections for Highly Effective People: Living THE SEVEN HABITS OF HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE Every Day”, p.235, Simon and Schuster

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• Beware of people preaching simple solutions to complex problems. If the answer was easy someone more intelligent would have thought of it a long time ago - complex problems invariably require complex and difficult solutions.

  Steve Herbert

  Wisdom, Intelligent, Simple

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