"If we don't start thinking big about the CO2 problem, we may miss our opportunity to stop a climate runaway that will trash the habitable parts of the earth."

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Source : William H. Calvin (2008). “Global Fever: How to Treat Climate Change”, p.225, University of Chicago Press

William H. Calvin

#Opportunity Quotes #Thinking Quotes #Missing Quotes

“Everything in life has some good in it. And when something awful happens, the goodness stands out even more--it's sad, but that's the truth.”

Source : Jennifer Echols (2012). “Such A Rush”, p.139, Simon and Schuster
“We have a lot to learn from [bonobos], because they're a very egalitarian society and they're a very empathetic society. Sexual behavior is not confined to one aspect of their life that they set aside. It permeates their entire life.”
“It's great to watch someone get the most out of what they can do, whether they're a beautiful performer or just a really gritty performer. It's something to behold.”
“Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. For the merchandise of it is better than the merchandise of silver, and the gain thereof than fine gold; She is more precious than rubies, and all the things that can be compared unto her. Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour. Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.”

Source : "Proverbs". 3:13-15,
“You're always trying to balance your understanding of who you are and what you need, and your longing and imaginings of freedom.”
“Awe is what moves us forward.”
“Here's what I wish people wouldn't ask me: "Who are your influences?" That's a boring question. It's not even like, "What's it like to be a woman in comedy?" That question also happens often in interviews, but I at least understand where it's coming from. "Who are your influences" - I wonder if people ask that of male comics? Maybe they do.”

Source : Source: www.avclub.com
“By nature all men are equal in liberty, but not in other endowments.”

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