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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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Temperament lies behind mood; behind will, lies the fate of character. Then behind both, the influence of family the tyranny of culture; and finally the power of climate and environment; and we are free, only to the extent we rise above these. – 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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Computer Science is embarrassed by the computer. – Alan Perlis

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

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I dont dare postulate about science, but I know that it takes both emotion and intellect in order for art to happen. – Lukas Foss

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For a member to say, Im a lame duck violates political science 101. – Charles Rangel

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