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If you don't understand how to run an efficient operation, new machinery will just give you new problems of operation and maintenance. The sure way to increase productivity is to better administrate man and machine.


W. Edwards Deming

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TRYON EDWARDS Age does not depend upon years, but upon temperament and health. Some men are born old, and some nev...
TRYON EDWARDS Doubt, indulged and cherished, is in danger of becoming denial; but if honest, and bent on thorough ...
TRYON EDWARDS Most of our censure of others is only oblique praise of self, uttered to show the wisdom and superio...
TRYON EDWARDS Science has sometimes been said to be opposed to faith, and inconsistent with it. But all science, i...
TRYON EDWARDS Facts are God's arguments; we should be careful never to misunderstand or pervert them.
TRYON EDWARDS Any act often repeated soon forms a habit; and habit allowed, steady gains in strength, At first it ...
TRYON EDWARDS To waken interest and kindle enthusiasm is the sure way to teach easily and successfully.
TRYON EDWARDS Thoughts lead on to purposes; purposes go forth in action; actions form habits; habits decide charac...
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