Novikov Consistency Principle

Famous quotes containing the words consistency and/or principle:

    The lawyer’s truth is not Truth, but consistency or a consistent expediency.
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    On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter.
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