"The scientific study of Nature tends not only to correct and ennoble the intellectual conceptions of man; it serves also to ameliorate his physical condition."

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Source : John William Draper (1874). “History of the Conflict Between Religion and Science”, p.310

John William Draper

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“I think art is beautiful. It's decoration and adornment. But art is also a really important vessel for social change, and social change begins with thought. And so if you can find humor in something and take a moment to rethink it, you can take a step back and look at your values from a different angle. I think that's a really important way of carrying on with life. I think the best art for me is funny and the best comedy for me is art. Some of my favorite artists are comedians. Comedy is art, and art can be comedy, and the intersection is vital - at least for my own work.”

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“Not all the coal that is dug warms the world.”
“Nevertheless, all of us who work in quantum physics believe in the reality of a quantum world, and the reality of quantum entities like protons and electrons.”
“Sometimes I wanted to believe something so badly, I deliberately manufactured excuses and ignored painful reality.”
“If you manipulate, coerce, and bully your children, you will have no power at all. If you lead with humility, gentleness, and by example, you will need no power at all.”
“To aspiring writers, I say : Don't give up. Storytelling has been an integral part of the human condition since the beginning of time. Don't let anyone tell you your dreams don't have value. They do.”
“I've known people whose faces rested naturally in a smile and I'm certain their lives were much different because of that.”

Source : Jonathan Hull (2001). “Losing Julia”, Island Books
“Our world leaders ... need our help. They need the cavalry, and the cavalry's not going to come from Mars; it's got to come from us.”

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