"Geologists have usually had recourse for the explanation of these changes to the supposition of sundry violent and extraordinary catastrophes, cataclysms, or general revolutions having occurred in the physical state of the earth's surface."

-- George Julius Poulett Scrope

#Science Quotes #Earth Quotes #Revolution Quotes

“Imagination is a gift given to us from God and each one of us use it differently.”
“The true work of art continues to unfold and create within the personality of the spectator. It is a continuous coming into being.”
“Dad was synonymous with his charm and wit and grace, and it was sort of the perfect way to go for him.”

Source : "Biography/Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“The more you lose, the more is to be lost, yet it matters less.”
“When you take the time to actually listen, with humility, to what people have to say, it's amazing what you can learn. Especially if the people who are doing the talking also happen to be children.”

Source : Greg Mortenson (2009). “Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Education in Afghanistan and Pakistan”, p.140, Penguin
“Popular films are so powerful and compelling that it's often easier to accept their versions of history than the much more complicated true stories.”

Source : Source: www.pittsburghurbanmedia.com
“And now, my friends, a dragon's toast! Here's to life's little blessings: war, plagues, and all forms of evil. Their presence keeps us alert--- and their absence keeps us grateful.”

Source : T. A. Barron (2011). “The Dragon of Avalon”, p.220, Penguin
“Self-knowledge is no guarantee of happiness, but it is on the side of happiness and can supply the courage to fight for it.”

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