Maxioms by Alfred Korzybski
The map is not the territory.
The map is not the territory.
Let us repeat the two crucial negative premises as established firmly by all human experience: (1) Words are not the read more
Let us repeat the two crucial negative premises as established firmly by all human experience: (1) Words are not the things we are speaking about; and (2) There is no such thing as an object in absolute isolation.
In the rough, a symbol is a sign that stands for something… Before a noise, etc., may become a symbol, read more
In the rough, a symbol is a sign that stands for something… Before a noise, etc., may become a symbol, something must exist for the symbol to symbolize.
There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us read more
There are two ways to slide easily through life: to believe everything or to doubt everything. Both ways save us from thinking.
Whatever you say it is, it isn't.
Whatever you say it is, it isn't.
