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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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Travel and society polish one, but a rolling stone gathers no moss, and a little moss is a good thing on a man. – John Burroughs

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A man can fail many times, but he isnt a failure until he begins to blame somebody else. – John Burroughs

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Some men are like nails, very easily drawn; others however are more like rivets never drawn at all. – John Burroughs

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Weve established a Washington State Academy of Sciences that will enable us to make decisions based on science about what is right for our state, meaning the quality of our lives will get better. – Christine Gregoire

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Teachers started recognizing me and praising me for being smart in science and that made me want to be even smarter in science! – Steve Wozniak

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Beyond that, I seem to be compelled to write science fiction, rather than fantasy or mysteries or some other genre more likely to climb onto bestseller lists even though I enjoy reading a wide variety of literature, both fiction and nonfiction. – Joan D. Vinge

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There is a single light of science, and to brighten it anywhere is to brighten it everywhere. – Isaac Asimov

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I have to say, you know, Ive seen so many people go through the cycle and become famous and not famous anymore and, you know, want – have their priorities change and want different things. – Rashida Jones

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Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves. – U Thant

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