Quote by Leland Stanford
Many writers upon the science of political economy have declared t

Many writers upon the science of political economy have declared that it is the duty of a nation first to encourage the creation of wealth and second, to direct and control its distribution. All such theories are delusive. – Leland Stanford

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The right of each individual in any relation to secure to himself the full benefits of his intelligence, his capacity, his industry and skill are among the inalienable inheritances of humanity. – Leland Stanford

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Intelligence
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Government itself is founded upon the great doctrine of the consent of the governed, and has its cornerstone in the memorable principle that men are endowed with inalienable rights. – Leland Stanford

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The rights of one sex, political and otherwise, are the same as those of the other sex, and this equality of rights ought to be fully recognized. – Leland Stanford

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Science always uses metaphor. – James Lovelock

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People think that computer science is the art of geniuses but the actual reality is the opposite, just many people doing things that build on eachother, like a wall of mini stones. – Donald Knuth

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The scientist is motivated primarily by curiosity and a desire for truth. – Irving Langmuir

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Science never solves a problem without creating ten more. – George Bernard Shaw

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A smile confuses an approaching frown. – Author Unknown

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