intuition is an expression of tacit knowledge.

could be said for observation Intuitions are not wholly reliable, but also in the fact that we know so little about them

intuition’s primary role is to understand or apprehend the salient features of a case – in the form of a judgement – and a secondary (indirect) role as evidence for or against philosophical theories.

a revival of the use of intuitions was prompted by Chomsky’s linguistics

a spontaneous judgement

aim to use intuitions as evidence

Following its recognition as a state in 1832, Greece spent most of the remainder of the 19th century under the control of creditors. The pattern started with a default in 1832. In consequence, Greece's finances were put under French administration.

When your co-stars are 9-month-old babies, you fall in love. You start thinking, When am I going to have my own?

There never is a good time for tough decisions. There will always be an election or something else. You have to pick courage and do it. Governance is about taking tough, even unpopular, decisions.

I couldn't put into a capsule one thing that represents me, I don't think.

The higher the sun ariseth, the less shadow doth he cast; even so the greater is the goodness, the less doth it covet praise; yet cannot avoid its rewards in honours.

We're not hitting on all cylinders, defensively. When we're playing good, I'll let you know.

Diamonds are a girl's best friend, and dogs are a man's best friend. Now you know which sex has more sense.

Skating is tough to pick up when you are a grown up.

Aging has a wonderful beauty and we should have respect for that.

Of course it is going to be difficult for any player to get in the Chelsea side no matter who they are.

What I'm trying to do is get a change in the mindset so people move from a level of mere tolerance to total acceptance and eventually to celebrate diversity. If you feel comfortable with one another, it doesn't matter whether we live in which neighbourhood but we can interact with one another freely. It's a mindset.

I'm so in control of my life, you shouldn't dislike anything I do-because I'm not only in the best place I've ever been, but it keeps getting better and better.

I want to write so well that a person is 30 or 40 pages in a book of mine... before she realizes she's reading.

I've never been aware of the difference between so-called posh actors and working-class actors.

Be nice to people whether you mean it or not. You never know when a kind word can make a difference in another person’s day – or maybe even his or her life.

We've had a problem finding a vocalist. We have not been lucky yet to find the one. I think the problem is that the three of us have such a pedigree of vocalist, that if we come out with someone that's not good we'll obviously be slated!

A man may conquer a million men in battle but one who conquers himself is indeed the greatest of conquerors.

Samsara is mind turned outwardly, lost in its projections. Nirvana is mind turned inwardly, recognizing its nature.

I'm not the first player to have their home Grand Slam and not perform. There have been a few Australians and French players, you name it. It's a tough thing. But it is one of those things. Would I rather have a Grand Slam in my country than not? I would.

I love stand up, but every year, the road takes a little more out of you.

As long as I manage investments properly and don't spend recklessly, Tumblr has given my family a strong safety net and given me the freedom to work on whatever I want. And that's exactly what I plan to do.

It was once people began taking my picture every time I left the house - because it's an easy fashion shot - that I started getting a bit weirder about going out without any makeup on, and I think that's when I started wearing foundation every day.

Our mothers and fathers want change. They worked all of their lives, but today live in destitution.

I was struck by Suu Kyi's warmth and generosity. No matter how petite she looks, she exudes amazing strength. More than anything else, I felt like I already knew her, like she was an old friend, because I'd been watching her so intently, and she was exactly what I had figured she would be.