Robert May, Baron May of Oxford famous quotes
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We share half our genes with the banana.
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In such systems, there is unquestioning respect for authority. Faith trumps evidence. But if indeed this is broadly the explanation for how co-operative behaviour has evolved and been maintained in human societies, it could be very bad news. Because although such authoritarian systems seem to be good at preserving social coherence and an orderly society, they are, by the same token, not good at adapting to change.
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We share half our genes with the banana. [After the announcement Jun 2000 that a working draft of the genetic sequence of humans had been completed by the Human Genome Project.]
-- Robert May, Baron May of Oxford
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If nobody said anything unless he knew what he was talking about, a ghastly hush would descend upon the earth.
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But it would be absolutely mistaken to regard a wealth of theoretical knowledge as characteristic proof for the qualities and abilities of a leader.
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A people of scholars, if they are physically degenerate, weak-willed and cowardly pacifists, will not storm the heavens, indeed, they will not be able to safeguard their existence on this earth.
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Where lies the line between sorcery and science? It is only a matter of terminology, my friend.
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Why don't you light that candle ?
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Coming from a background of being onstage, you're onstage for two and a half hours and you're in it for the whole time no matter what you're doing. Even if you don't have a line, you have to stay in it.
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Those who cannot work with their hearts achieve but a hollow, half-hearted success that breeds bitterness all around.
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Goals are like bananas, they come in bunches.
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What I love is a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. I'll just have peanut butter and bananas, then peanut butter and pickles. Peanut butter and chocolate I don't recommend.
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Yeah, I like cars and basketball. But you know what I like more? Bananas.
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