"We are here because one odd group of fishes had a peculiar fin anatomy that could transform into legs for terrestrial creatures; because the earth never froze entirely during an ice age; because a small and tenuous species, arising in Africa a quarter of a million years ago, has managed, so far, to survive by hook and by crook. We may yearn for a â€˜higher answerâ€™â€“ but none exists"

-- Stephen Jay Gould

#Atheist Quotes #Years Quotes #Ice Quotes

“It's always about wanting to one-up myself from the day before. There's never an absolute 100% perfect performance, but going out and striving for that perfect performance is what keeps me going.”
“It's easier to invent the future than to predict it.”
“Astrology's roots lie in an ancient world-view which perceived the universe as a single living organism, animated by divine order and intelligence.”
“If you can cultivate the right attitude, your enemies are your best spiritual teachers because their presence provides you with the opportunity to enhance and develop tolerance, patience and understanding.”
“Civilization is so hard on the body that some have called it a disease, despite the arts that keep puny bodies alive to a greater average age, and our greater protection from contagious and germ diseases.”
“Always bring money along with your complaints.”
“Before I put on my make up, I say a little prayer for you.”
“The heart of change is in the emotions.”

Source : "The Heart of Change: Real-Life Stories of How People Change Their Organizations". Book by John P. Kotter and Dan S. Cohen, August 1, 2002.

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