When an object is lost, 95% of the time it is hiding within arm’s reach of where it was last seen. Search in all possible locations in that radius and you’ll find it.
The true power of a database lies in its ability to connect disparate pieces of information and reveal patterns that were previously hidden.
The beauty of mathematics lies not only in its ability to describe the world but also in its power to reveal the hidden structures that govern it.
现代科学管理中最突出的单一要素是任务理念。每个工人的工作都由管理层至少提前一天完全计划好,并且在大多数情况下,每个人都会收到完整的书面指示,详细描述他要完成的任务。
The best thing about getting older is that you don't lose all the other ages you've been.