"But unless some great revolution in nature modifies the present relative level between land and sea, it may safely be maintained that the present outer reef is the final southern boundary of the North American continent."

-- Louis Agassiz

#Ocean Quotes #Sea Quotes #Land Quotes

“The self is coming from a state of pure awareness from the state of being. All the rest that comes about in a outward manifesation of the physical world, including fluctuations which end up as thoughts and actions”
“Good friends don't let you do stupid things.”
“We aren't using Guantanamo Bay anymore to take additional terrorists. That was the perfect facility to be able to use to extract information from people to keep the American people safe.”
“No circumstance in the natural world is more inexplicable than the diversity of form and color in the human race.”

Source : Mary Somerville (1854). “Physical Geography: By Mary Somerville ...”, p.479
“What matters in Politics is what men actually do - sincerity is no excuse for acting unpolitically, and insincerity may be channelled by politics into good results.”

Source : Bernard Crick (2013). “In Defence of Politics”, p.129, A&C Black
“Running has always been a relief and a sanctuaryâ€”something that makes me feel good, both physically and mentally. For me it's not so much about the health benefits. Those are great, but I believe that the best thing about running is the joy it brings to life.”
“I am thankful for laughter, except when milk comes out of my nose.”
“What could be more beautiful than a dear old lady growing wise with age? Every age can be enchanting, provided you live within it.”

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