"[About Francis Baily] The history of the astronomy of the nineteenth century will be incomplete without a catalogue of his labours. He was one of the founders of the Astronomical Society, and his attention to its affairs was as accurate and minute as if it had been a firm of which he was the chief clerk, with expectation of being taken into partnership."

-- Augustus De Morgan

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“Tree sitting is a last resort. When you see someone sitting in a tree trying to protect it, you know that every level of our society has failed.”

Source : Julia Hill (2010). “Legacy of Luna: The Story of a Tree, a Woman, and the Struggle to Save the Redwoods”, p.43, Harper Collins
“I've always made music - pretty much since I was born.”
“In the adjustment of the new order of things, we women demand an equal voice; we shall accept nothing less.”
“I try to make sure that, when I'm writing, I don't put too much Cody in it. But I don't want to lose it either.”

Source : Source: www.maroonweekly.com
“English muffins with avocado is one of my favorite breakfasts.”
“J.K. Rowling said Bellatrix's role was going to be significant in the last one, when I showed some reluctance in playing a tiny bit part. Up front, they said, 'You're very significant in the last one.' But significant could mean a lot of things. That could just mean a significant plot point. Doesn't necessarily equal big part.”
“I looked at him. "You really need to work on your threats. I can't tell if you're threatening me or inviting me for tea.”
“You need to circle the goals God wants you to go after, the promises God wants you to claim, and the dreams God wants you to pursue. And once you spell Jericho, you need to circle it in prayer. Then you need to keep circling until the walls come tumbling down.”

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