#functions

It is the union of independence and dependence of these branches - legislative, executive and judicial - and of the governmental functions possessed by each of them, that constitutes the marvellous genius of this unrivalled document. ↗

— J. Reuben Clark

#constitutes #dependence #document #each #executive

Pointing is a metaphor we all know. We've done a lot of studies and tests on that, and it's much faster to do all kinds of functions, such as cutting and pasting, with a mouse, so it's not only easier to use but more efficient. ↗

— Steve Jobs

#done #easier #efficient #faster #functions

Therefore God is one, if that which admits of so great power can be nothing else: and yet those who deem that there are many gods, say that they have divided their functions among themselves; but we will discuss all these matters at their proper places. ↗

— Lactantius

#deem #discuss #divided #else #functions

For some in Washington, it's become sport to pick on the federal workforce. I think they do so unjustly. The very foundation of a stable America is having a government that functions well. Many countries have dysfunctional governments, because they don't have a good government workforce. ↗

— Ken Salazar

#because #become #countries #dysfunctional #federal

I like to put on hardcore when I have to clean my apartment, which I hate to do, but it's motivational. I like old heavy metal when I'm outside working on my car. Music has definite functions for me. ↗

— Peter Steele

#car #clean #definite #functions #hardcore

People feel that decisions about their jobs, the way their children are educated, how their church functions, and products they buy are made by someone and some place so distant that they can't find anybody to talk to that has any influence over them. ↗

— Robert Teeter

#any #anybody #buy #children #church

I recognized that teaching and research institutions vitally depend on the involvement of active scientists also in management functions. ↗

— Richard Ernst

#also #depend #functions #i #institutions

When I go back to NFL functions today, I feel a bit on the outside looking in. I played 13 years in the NFL, and I loved it - made a Pro Bowl and went to the playoffs - but I always felt like I was having to knock the door down to get in. ↗

— Doug Flutie

#back #bit #bowl #door #down

I believe the public's confidence would be increased if the federal government took over the functions of airport security screening for all passengers. ↗

— David Neeleman

#believe #confidence #federal #federal government #functions

Without a possibility of change in meanings human communication could not perform its present functions. ↗

— Kenneth L. Pike

#change #could #functions #human #meanings