Quote by Simon Winchester
The nature of catastrophe is, after all, reasonably unvarying in t

The nature of catastrophe is, after all, reasonably unvarying in the way it ruins, destroys, wounds and devastates. But if something can be learned from the event – not least something as profound as the theory of plate tectonics – then it somehow puts the ruination into a much more positive light. – Simon Winchester

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We associate the North Atlantic with cod. The motto of Newfoundland used to be In cod we trust. It was a joke, but it was essentially true. But there is no cod anymore. And thats extraordinary. Its all because of either greed or politics – Canadian politics. – Simon Winchester

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The pace of technological change in recent years has been both impressive and positive for consumers. – Mike Ferguson

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One out of every 100 American men is HIV positive. The rate of infection has reached epidemic proportions in 40 developing nations. – Philip Emeagwali

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When you come off something really disappointing, you want to come back and kind of regroup and get involved in something positive right away. – Andy Roddick

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I was determined to share my positive approach and not let diabetes stand in the way of enjoying my life. – Paula Deen

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By doing something positive in this world, youre helping people and the future. Were all trying to help the world… make it a better place to live. Were actually still changing the world, arent we? – Rick Danko

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Love your country. Your country is the land where your parents sleep, where is spoken that language in which the chosen of your heart, blushing, whispered the first word of love; it is the home that God has given you that by striving to perfect yourselves therein you may prepare to ascend to him. – Giuseppe Mazzini

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By the time a person has achieved years adequate for choosing a direction, the die is cast and the moment has long since passed which determined the future. – Zelda Fitzgerald

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Your goal should be to pay off your credit card bills in full at the end of each month and set aside money toward your emergency savings. – Suze Orman

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