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de·rives
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revised
sivered
dervise
deviser
diverse
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of derives in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of derives in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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Religion is an illusion, and it derives its strength from its readiness to fit in with our instinctual wishful impulses.
The butterfly's attractiveness derives not only from colors and symmetry: deeper motives contribute to it. We would not think them so beautiful if they did not fly, or if they flew straight and briskly like bees, or if they stung, or above all if they did not enact the perturbing mystery of metamorphosis: the latter assumes in our eyes the value of a badly decoded message, a symbol, a sign.
The essential element of successful strategy is that it derives its success from the differences between competitors with a consequent difference in their behavior. Ordinarily, this means that any corporate policy and plan which is typical of the industry is doomed to mediocrity. Where this is not so, it should be possible to demonstrate that all other competitors are at a distinct disadvantage.
Mark can patch this one section of Facebook's policies, but if he derives his principle from the particular actions he wants to take, instead of taking action based on principle, it'll be fruitless in the long run.
NATO's great strength derives from allied solidarity, united States leadership is essential for alliance success, but the U.S. does not defend NATO, the U.S. is one of 30 nations.
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