"Playing God is actually the highest expression of human nature. The urges to improve ourselves, to master our environment, and to set our children on the best path possible have been the fundamental driving forces of all of human history. Without these urges to â€˜play Godâ€™, the world as we know it wouldnâ€™t exist today."

-- Ramez Naam

#Children Quotes #Expression Quotes #Play Quotes

“God doth not govern the world only by his will as an absolute monarch, but by his wisdom and goodness as a tender father. It is not his greatest pleasure to show his sovereign power, or his inconceivable wisdom, but his immense goodness, to which he makes the other attributes subservient.”
“Even when we speak of selflessness, the mind goes to "me." We think, "I'm selfless," but everything is selfless.”
“Bullying behaviour can be communicated via text, mobile phones, internet, social networking sites, forums. But we can't limit it because these messages are then reinforced by television which glamorises yelling, swearing and vulgar behaviour as the way to walk the red carpet of acceptance.”

Source : Speech, Tackling Bullying Conference, London, February 27, 2008.
“When God plays guitar he uses Jeff Beck's hands.”
“Pitbull is great with brands. Endorsements with hip-hop artists work because hip-hop artists typically set the most trends... It's every brand's goal to be seen in the mainstream, and hip-hop music has become mainstream music.”
“To acquire true self power you have to feel beneath no one, be immune to criticism and be fearless.”
“This Mayagüez gold, my third consecutive with the national team, has a strawberry flavor.”
“Inside my heart, there's a 12-year-old girl who has always wanted to be Ginger Rogers.”

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