#maxim

The profession of a prostitute is the only career in which the maximum income is paid to the newest apprentice. ↗

— William Booth

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We have a maxim in the House of Commons, and written on the walls of our houses, that old ways are the safest and surest ways. ↗

— Edward Coke

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I can talk to fish!" Angel said happily, water dripping off her long, skinny body. "Ask one over for dinner," Fang said, joining us. ↗

— James Patterson

#humor #maximum-ride #humor

For as long as one has no further point of reference, apart from the position of the maximum, the wavelength thus remains uncertain by an integral factor. ↗

— Max von Laue

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As a professional athlete, I believe that I need to explore my opportunities to the maximum, in order to excel and continue to play the best football I can. ↗

— Hidetoshi Nakata

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Calm, open debate, and logical thought drive strength to its maximum effectiveness. ↗

— Billy Corgan

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For if you train hard and responsibly your confidence surges to a maximum. ↗

— Floyd Patterson

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In the 1980s, there were occasions when it made sense to say, 'it is too difficult to maximize the likelihood function, and besides if we do, it will blow our model out of the water.' ↗

— Thomas J. Sargent

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The first and most optimistic response was complete rational expectations econometrics. A rational expectations equilibrium is a likelihood function. Maximize it. ↗

— Thomas J. Sargent

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I want to be able to see stuff," Iggy said. "Like I used to, when I was little. And I want to be able to totally kick Jeb's butt. ↗

— James Patterson

#iggy #maximum-ride #revenge #experience