"Though it might be nice to imagine there once was a time when man lived in harmony with nature, itâ€™s not clear that he ever really did."

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Source : Elizabeth Kolbert (2014). “The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History”, p.141, Bloomsbury Publishing

Elizabeth Kolbert

#Nice Quotes #Men Quotes #Might Quotes

“There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.”

Source : Time Must Have a Stop (1945) ch. 7
“I think the Australian men and American men are quite different. I feel like Australian men might be a little bit more laid back and a little bit cool whereas American guys are sort of 'boom, boom, boom.”

Source : Personal Quote, www.imdb.com.
“Cats are very independent animals. They're very sexy, if you want. Dogs are different. They're familiar. They're obedient. You call a cat, you go, 'Cat, come here.' He doesn't come to you unless you have something in your hand that he thinks might be food. They're very free animals, and I like that.”
“There's a policy now of opening the doors to the outside world.”
“I try to most effectively and persuasively present our argument, in a way that gives other people the information they need to decide, on the merits, the wisdom of the path that the president has advocated.”
“Did you hear charming Karren Brady this morning complaining about sexism? Do me a favour, love.”
“When you play against an experienced opponent who exploits all the defensive resources at his command you sometimes have to walk time and again, along the narrow path of 'the only move'.”
“Do your best. And then let life do the rest.”

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