I do believe that there are some universal cognitive tasks that are deep and profound – indeed — Edward Tufte
I hope that I am generous and tolerant, but certainly on the intellectual side I think that there are discoverable truths — Edward Tufte
I think it is important for software to avoiding imposing a cognitive style on workers and their work. — Edward Tufte
I was writing a chapter of beautiful evidence on the subject of the sculptural pedestal — Edward Tufte
It is straightforward for me to be ethical, responsible, and kind-hearted because I have the resources to support that. — Edward Tufte
My father worked for governments all his life as an engineer and public works director. — Edward Tufte
My idea here is that, inasmuch as certain cognitive tasks and principles are tied to nature’s laws — Edward Tufte
Public discussions are part of what it takes to make changes in the trillions of graphics published each year. — Edward Tufte
The commonality between science and art is in trying to see profoundly – to develop strategies of seeing and showing. — Edward Tufte
The idea of trying to create things that last – forever knowledge – has guided my work for a long time now. — Edward Tufte
The leading edge in evidence presentation is in science; the leading edge in beauty is in high art. — Edward Tufte
The minimum we should hope for with any display technology is that it should do no harm. — Edward Tufte
There are many true statements about complex topics that are too long to fit on a powerpoint slide. — Edward Tufte
What this means is that we shouldn’t abbreviate the truth but rather get a new method of presentation. — Edward Tufte