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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Theres a fine line between stubbornness and the positive side of that, which is dogged determination. – Jeb Bush

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A year or so ago I went through all the people in my life and asked myself: does this person inspire me, genuinely love me and support me unconditionally? I wanted nothing but positive influences in my life. – Mena Suvari

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Delete the negative accentuate the positive! – Donna Karan

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Say and do something positive that will help the situation it doesnt take any brains to complain. – Robert A. Cook

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