The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Quotations (382 page)
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Schlick, Moritz
1882–1936
1882–1936
1
The meaning of a proposition is the method of its verification.
The meaning of a proposition is the method of its verification.
Philosophical Review
(1936) vol. 45
Schnabel, Artur
1882–1951
1882–1951
1
The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes—ah, that is where the art resides!
The notes I handle no better than many pianists. But the pauses between the notes—ah, that is where the art resides!
in
Chicago Daily News
11 June 1958
Schumacher, E. F.
1911–77
1911–77
1
Small is beautiful. A study of economics as if people mattered.
Small is beautiful. A study of economics as if people mattered.
title of book (1973)
Schumann, Robert
1810–56
1810–56
1
Hats off, gentlemen—a genius!
of Chopin
Hats off, gentlemen—a genius!
of Chopin
"An Opus 2" (1831); H. Pleasants (ed.)
Schumann on Music
(1965)
Schumpeter, J. A.
1883–1950
1883–1950
1
The cold metal of economic theory is in Marx's pages immersed in such a wealth of steaming phrases as to acquire a temperature not naturally its own.
The cold metal of economic theory is in Marx's pages immersed in such a wealth of steaming phrases as to acquire a temperature not naturally its own.
Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy
(1942)
Schurz, Carl
1829–1906
1829–1906
1
My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right!
My country, right or wrong; if right, to be kept right; and if wrong, to be set right!
speech, US Senate, 29 February 1872.
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