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Quote by John Burroughs
Science has done more for the development of western civilization

Science has done more for the development of western civilization in one hundred years than Christianity did in eighteen hundred years. – John Burroughs

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I always feel at home where the sugar maple grows…. glorious in autumn, a fountain of coolness in summer, sugar in its veins, gold in its foliage, warmth in its fibers, and health in it the year round. – John Burroughs

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Trees
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John Burroughs
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For anything worth having one must pay the price; and the price is always work, patience, love, self-sacrifice — no paper currency, no promises to pay, but the gold of real service. – John Burroughs

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Promises
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Usually, girls werent encouraged to go to college and major in math and science. My high school calculus teacher, Ms. Paz Jensen, made math appealing and motivated me to continue studying it in college. – Ellen Ochoa

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The march of science and technology does not imply growing intellectual complexity in the lives of most people. It often means the opposite. – Thomas Sowell

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Not fact-finding, but attainment to philosophy is the aim of science. – Martin H. Fischer (1879–1962)

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It turns out that understanding the British public is not rocket science. The British appreciate honesty and they also have a bonkers, off-the-wall sense of humour like me. – Nicole Scherzinger

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Borrow trouble for yourself, if thats your nature, but dont lend it to your neighbours. – Rudyard Kipling

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I have heard show business characterized as a refuge for childlike persons in flight from all things harsh and real. – Carroll OConnor

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I havent had an orthodox career, and Ive wanted more than anything to have your respect. The first time I didnt feel it, but this time I feel it, and I cant deny the fact that you like me, right now, you like me! – Sally Field

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