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The self thus becomes aware of itself, at least in its practical action, and discovers itself as a cause among other causes and as an object subject to the same laws as other objects. ↗

— Jean Piaget

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In other words, knowledge of the external world begins with an immediate utilisation of things, whereas knowledge of self is stopped by this purely practical and utilitarian contact. ↗

— Jean Piaget

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Theoretical principals must sometimes give way for the sake of practical advantages. ↗

— William Pitt

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Scientific discovery and scientific knowledge have been achieved only by those who have gone in pursuit of it without any practical purpose whatsoever in view. ↗

— Max Planck

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But I, Caesar, have not sought to amass wealth by the practice of my art, having been rather contented with a small fortune and reputation, than desirous of abundance accompanied by a want of reputation. ↗

— Marcus V. Pollio

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Wherefore the mere practical architect is not able to assign sufficient reasons for the forms he adopts; and the theoretic architect also fails, grasping the shadow instead of the substance. ↗

— Marcus V. Pollio

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Communism to me is one-third practice and two-thirds explanation. ↗

— Will Rogers

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Liberty doesn't work as well in practice as it does in speeches. ↗

— Will Rogers

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True education is concerned not only with practical goals but also with values. Our aims assure us of our material life, our values make possible our spiritual life. ↗

— Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

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Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the emotions to affect other people. ↗

— Jim Rohn

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