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The atmosphere is much too near for dreams. It forces us to action

The atmosphere is much too near for dreams. It forces us to action. It is close to us. We are in it and of it. It rouses us both to study and to do. We must know its moods and also its motive forces. – Cleveland Abbe

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True science is never speculative it employs hypotheses as suggesting points for inquiry, but it never adopts the hypotheses as though they were demonstrated propositions. – Cleveland Abbe

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Most reality shows arent reality at all. Theyre game shows with no prize. Like Rock of Love. His arent genuine feelings. Then again, Bob Barker didnt really care whether or not you won the toaster. Sorry to shatter everyones dreams. – Hal Sparks

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