Diversity: the art of thinking independently together.
Interpretation
Diversity embraces different perspectives and the value of collective independent thought.
This quote highlights the importance of diversity by emphasizing that true innovation and wisdom arise when individuals think independently while collaborating with others. It suggests that the synthesis of different viewpoints leads to richer and more comprehensive understanding, ultimately benefiting society as a whole.
In practice
In a team meeting, to emphasize the importance of various viewpoints in solving complex problems.
Over the years, I've evolved a somewhat heretical but time-and mind-saving approach to books, articles, editorials that deal with weighty matters. More often than not, by beginning at the end and contemplating the conclusions, one can determine if it's worth going through the whole to get there.
Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely like exercising authority usually lose it.
To live long and achieve happiness, cultivate the art of radiating happiness.
The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
If you never budge, don't expect a push.
It's never a good deal when only one party thinks it is.
You're gutless. It's how you were made. And that's not such a bad thing because your saving grace is that you've never lied to yourself about it. Not about that. Nothing wrong with cowardice as long as it comes with prudence. But when a coward stops remembering who he is... God help him.
Hold fast then to this sound and wholesome rule of life; indulge the body only as far as is needful for health.
The West begins where the average annual rainfall drops below twenty inches. Water is important to people who do not have it, and the same is true of control.
Be calm. God awaits you at the door.
So a voice in the mountain is enough to let loose an avalanche. A word too much may be followed by a caving in. If the word had not been spoken, it would not have happened.
I am ashamed to be a member of the human race but I don't want to add any more to that shame, I want to scrape a little of it off.
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