Quotes
Authors
Jeremy Jackson

"The apparent physical stability of reefs belies an underlying natural turmoil of growth, death and destruction of calcareous organisms. Much like a modern city, reefs are constantly being rebuilt and torn down at the same time. Corals are the bricks, broken pieces of plant and animal skeletons the sand, and algal crusts and chemical cements the mortar. Reef growth is determined by the production, accumulation, and cementation of all this calcareous stuff into solid limestone."

-- Jeremy Jackson

#Nature Quotes #Animal Quotes #Skeletons Quotes

“Genius involves figuring out who you are, and owning yourself. It's about amplifying your best traits and compensating for the rest. Geniuses grab life by the horns, and persevere amidst setbacks. They take control of their lives, instead of waiting for others to open up doors. In this very important sense, greatness in completely, utterly, made.”

Source : "Geniuses Are Made, Not Born" by Scott Barry Kaufman, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 15, 2012.
“I don't disagree with anything I've ever said. Why in God's name would I disagree with something I've said?”
“I would probably be a teacher if I weren't a comedian.”
“Lack of confidence is what makes you want to change somebody else's mind. When you're OK, you don't need to convince anyone else in order to empower yourself.”
“You can always spot a well informed man his views are the same as yours.”
“The rules for reading yourself to sleep are easier to follow than are the rules for staying awake while reading. Get into bed in a comfortable position, make sure the light is inadequate enough to cause slight eyestrain, choose a book that is either terribly difficult or terribly boring-in any event, one that you do not really care whether you read or not-and you will be asleep in a few minutes. Those who are experts in relaxing with a book do not have to wait for nightfall. A comfortable chair in the library will do any time”
“I'm saddened to see that some have been misled into believing that Mr. Disney was something other than a kind, caring man.”
“Jumping genes are fundamental because they're agents of change. Everybody knows that organisms evolve. What makes them evolve is that their genes are dynamic and in motion. A familiar example is the stripe-y corn - called Indian corn - that you buy in the fall.”

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