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OUR history begins before we are born. We represent the hereditary

OUR history begins before we are born. We represent the hereditary influences of our race, and our ancestors virtually live in us. – James Nasmyth

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But my most favourite pursuit, after my daily exertions at the Foundry, was Astronomy. There were frequently clear nights when the glorious objects in the Heavens were seen in most attractive beauty and brilliancy. – James Nasmyth

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History teaches us the mistakes we are going to make. – Author Unknown

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I wanted to make sure that this be the first scientific and technology revolution in history in which the public thoroughly discussed all the potential benefits and all the potential harms, in advance of the technology coming online and running its course. – Jeremy Rifkin

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History shows that there are no invincible armies. – Joseph Stalin

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We are always doing, says he, something for posterity, but I would see posterity do something for us. – Joseph Addison

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