"While about one-third of Americans believe in ghosts, you won't find many exhibits on these spooky beings down at the local science museum. Why? Well, one explanation that you might consider, ghosts are just figments of our highly fertile imaginations!"

-- Seth Shostak

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“It is said that in life we must play with the cards we are dealt, but too often I have kept those cards too close to my chest.”

Source : Lawrence W. Fagg (2006). “Pauses: Reflections on Science, Spirituality, and the Fine Art of Living”, p.35, Andrews McMeel Publishing
“When a painting problem crops up, don't rush to fix it. You probably already know one way to fix it, but wait for something else to show up... invite the muses to bring you a new solution.”
“I am always looking for a cool tee shirt; maybe one with a rock band or an old advertisement.”
“To be a teacher you have to have a very giving, selfless personality. I don't think I'm that selfless and giving.”
“To solve a marriage problem, you have to talk with each other about it, choosing wisely the time and place. But when accusations and lengthy speeches of defense fill the dialogue, the partners are not talking to each other but past each other. Take care to listen more than you speak. If you still can't agree on a solution, consider asking a third party, without a vested interest, to mediate.”
“When anyone studies a little or pays a little attention to the rules of Islamic government, Islamic politics, Islamic society and Islamic economy he will realize that Islam is a very political religion. Anyone who will say that religion is separate from politics is a fool; he does not know Islam or politics.”

Source : "Tahrir al-Wasilah (Volume 1)". Book by Ruhollah Khomeini, 1986.
“The early part of my career I really struggled, getting turned down again and again. I was in debt, and it was horrible. And then my family hit such highs in their careers, I asked myself what I was thinking going into the same profession.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“When you're managing an emergency department, you're trying to keep everybody calm, so when an emergency comes in the door, everyone can do their best work.”

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