"We see it [the as-yet unseen, probable new planet, Neptune] as Columbus saw America from the coast of Spain. Its movements have been felt, trembling along the far-reaching line of our analysis with a certainty hardly inferior to that of ocular demonstration."

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Source : The Living Age ..., Volume 169, p. 460, 1886.

William Herschel

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“Whether animals admit it or not, they and I communicate,”
“He was giving up on keeping me alive, letting natureâ€“or rather mob justiceâ€“take its course. When he returned, and I was dead, he wouldn't hold anyone responsible. He would not mourn. All this I could hear in those three words.”
“Because I'd only done theater, that's really what I thought most of my life would be. I always figured that movies would be a part of it at some point. I didn't know how or when.”

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“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other.”
“There is incredible value in being of service to others.”
“Live with honor and follow your conscience.”
“The prime role of a leader is to offer an example of courage and sacrifice.”
“I like dropping into a small club and playing with some people, trying to help them get a start.”

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