applied theory Quotes

There is nothing so practical as a good theory.

Well, it may be all right in practice, but it will never work in theory

The best theory is inspired by practice.

Practice should always be based upon a sound knowledge of theory.

Nothing can be more idle than the opposition of theory to practice!

It is not paradox to say that in our most theoretical moods we may be nearest to our most practical applications.

Business students are very oriented to playing a role in the real world and accomplishing something, not training themselves to be scholars and contribute to the literature. Teaching in that kind of environment has focused me much more on the real world, how pieces of the theory I know can be applied to real-world situations.

Theoretical approaches have their place and are, I suppose, essential but a theory must be tempered with reality.