"To the scientist, nature is always and merely a 'phenomenon,' not in the sense of being defective in reality, but in the sense of being a spectacle presented to his intelligent observation; whereas the events of history are never mere phenomena, never mere spectacles for contemplation, but things which the historian looks, not at, but through, to discern the thought within them."

-- Robin G. Collingwood

#Nature Quotes #Intelligent Quotes #Reality Quotes

“The best magic always results from ecstasies of logic.”
“We have a basic notion that unless we find a solution for environmental problems, we will not achieve sustainable growth in the coming years”
“Terrorism': the word that means nothing, yet justifies everything.”
“There are also people that still choose to support racist rhetoric because they feel white dominance in America is slipping through their fingers. To them, "diversity" is a codeword for white genocide. They claim that their "homelands" are being overrun by minorities and are desperate for solutions that ensure their "white survival." This fear, of course, is irrational and solely based on a loss of white power and control.”

Source : Source: chicagoist.com
“What begins at the water shall end there, and what ends there shall once more begin.”
“Well, there are some who claim I'm more of one nation than another, but that's not true, Eddie. I'm of all nations, I play no favorites.”

Source : "Fictional character: Nick". "ngel on My Shoulder", www.imdb.com. 1946.
“One of my greatest anxieties as a mother is head injuries.”
“Writing the book automatically made me accept myself and love myself more.”

Source : "Love & Hip Hop’s Erica Mena Goes ‘Underneath It All’". Interview with Thomas C. Burrell, www.parlemag.com. April 30, 2013.

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