Quote by William Bartram
If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the ani

If we bestow but a very little attention to the economy of the animal creation, we shall find manifest examples of premeditation, perseverance, resolution, and consumate artifice, in order to effect their purpose. – William Bartram

Other quotes by William Bartram

The attention of a traveller, should be particularly turned, in the first place, to the various works of Nature, to mark the distinctions of the climates he may explore, and to offer such useful observations on the different productions as may occur. – William Bartram

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Travel
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First I shall name the eagle, of which there are three species: the great grey eagle is the largest, of great strength and high flight he chiefly preys on fawns and other young quadrupeds. – William Bartram

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strength
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My progress was rendered delightful by the sylvan elegance of the groves, chearful meadows, and high distant forests, which in grand order presented themselves to view. – William Bartram

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Nature
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Hydrogen holds great promise to meet many of our future energy needs, and it addresses national security and our environmental concerns. Hydrogen is the simplest, most abundant element in the universe. – Dan Lipinski

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We need to accept the seemingly obvious fact that a toxic environment can make people sick and that no amount of medical intervention can protect us. The health care community must become a powerful political lobby for environmental policy and legislation. – Andrew Weil

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environmental

I dont see this planet being… theyre talking about how theyre turning around the environmental problems here, but I think its already too late. – Ace Frehley

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environmental

All living beings, not just animals, but plants and microorganisms, perceive. To survive, an organic being must perceive – it must seek, or at least recognize, food and avoid environmental danger. – Lynn Margulis

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environmental

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Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. – Melody Beattie

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I must analyze, from what I do now, what will be the impact two or three or five years in the future. What is the statement I want to make? – Yuri Milner

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I dont like Los Angeles. The people are awful and terribly shallow, and everybody wants to be famous but nobody wants to play the game. Im from New York. I will kill to get what I need. – Lady Gaga

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My illness has taught me something about the nature of humanity, love, brotherhood and relationships that I never understood, and probably never would have. So, from that standpoint, there is some truth and good in everything. – Lee Atwater

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