Rich Lowry Quotes

There's a human element here you start to lose when you start rattling off the best mathematical equation to get the out.

Chess first of all teaches you to be objective.

I'm a problem-solver.

All science requires mathematics. The knowledge of mathematical things is almost innate in us. This is the easiest of sciences, a fact which is obvious in that no one's brain rejects it; for laymen and people who are utterly illiterate know how to count and reckon.

My intellect has always been more responsible than my emotions for how I respond to the world.

I was always very strong in math, physics and calculus.

I wasn't actually very naturally good at economics. My brain doesn't work very well, in terms of mathematics.

I like to study the question or the problem or the opportunity in hand, work with the team to come with the right answer, make a decision, and act upon it. Some people have said that, actually, today they pretty much like their bankers dull.

I'm a bit of a freak for evidence-based analysis. I strongly believe in data.

Over the centuries, monumental upheavals in science have emerged time and again from following the leads set out by mathematics.

I've always enjoyed mathematics. It is the most precise and concise way of expressing any idea.

It must be able to assist in devising the method of solution of problems and not merely solve them.

Intuition is truly a feminine quality, but women should not mistake rash conclusions for this gift.

I'm generally slow to anger, quick to forgive, and I take in information before making decisions. So no matter how controversial the decision, my general demeanour is to put on white lab coat and gloves and look at the evidence, weigh the arguments and see what makes sense.

When a company is facing a problem, it always takes a stance and takes a decision, but at the same time it wants to make sure of what it can learn from it, what enhancements it can make.

I usually have pretty good intuition on projects that I work on.

I have had my results for a long time: but I do not yet know how I am to arrive at them.

I finally reached the conclusion that mathematics was the study I was best fitted to follow, though I did not clearly see in what way I should turn the subject to account.

In mathematics we find the primitive source of rationality; and to mathematics must the biologists resort for means to carry out their researches.

An ounce of algebra is worth of a ton of verbal argument.

Passion has helped us; but can do so no more. It will in future be our enemy. Reason, cold, calculating, unimpassioned reason, must furnish all the materials for our future support and defense.

I try to look at problems very clearly and think, 'How do we get out of this? What will work? What will be the consequences for the people involved?'

Sometimes emotions are more important than rationality.

I do not make decisions based on emotion, because it is my career and I would like to be more practical when it comes to career.

Pride or ego is not important to me. What is more important is common sense, the welfare of the company, and the objective reality that we need to be cautious during difficult times. One should not make decisions based on emotions or ego.