"Apart from the hostile influence of man, the organic and the inorganic world are ... bound together by such mutual relations and adaptations s secure, if not the absolute permanence and equilibrium of both ... at least a very slow and gradual succession of changes in those conditions. But man is everywhere a disturbing agent. Wherever he plants his foot, the harmonies of nature are turned to discords."

-- George Perkins Marsh

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“For suppose that every tool we had could perform its task, either at our bidding or itself perceiving the need, and if-like the statues made by DÃ¦dalus or the tripods of HephÃ¦stus, of which the poet says that "self-moved they enter the assembly of the gods" - shuttles in a loom could fly to and fro and a plectrum play a lyre all self-moved, then master-craftsmen would have no need of servants nor masters of slaves.”
“America's leadership and prestige depend, not merely upon our unmatched material progress, riches and military strength, but on how we use our power in the interests of world peace and human betterment.”
“Well, I think just a desire to come back and be a part of the game again.”
“You see, we are all dying. It's only a matter of time. Some of us just die sooner than others.”
“It's still one of the proudest moments in my career boxing at Madison Square Garden. Some fighters who have won titles and championships have never boxed at Madison Square Garden. For a little kid just off a council estate to do it was a dream come true.”
“Truth does less good in the world than its appearances do harm.”
“I don't think anyone has written a great graphic novel.”
“When you're doing that TV thing, you're doing the same thing for years and years. You can fall into bad habits as an actor and I think it can take a toll on your ability to act, which I think is scary.”

Source : Interview with Kristine Huntley, www.csifiles.com. September 22, 2004.

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