"My reaction to a lot of the current situation that we're in is based in part on a serious concern that the present administration's course ignores reality."

-- Vinton Cerf

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“Invention is an Heroic thing, and plac'd above the reach of a low, and vulgar Genius. It requires an active, a bold, a nimble, a restless mind: a thousand difficulties must be contemn'd with which a mean heart would be broken: many attempts must be made to no purpose: much Treasure must sometimes be scatter'd without any return: much violence, and vigour of thoughts must attend it: some irregularities, and excesses must be granted it, that would hardly be pardon'd by the severe Rules of Prudence.”

Source : Thomas Sprat (1722). “The History of the Royal Society of London: For the Improving of Natural Knowledge”, p.392
“Money is a stupid measure of achievement, but unfortunately it is the only universal measure we have.”
“I've raised my girls in a sort of genderless fashion. I mean, I'll take them to get their nails done - I actually love doing that - but I also play ball with them. As a result, my girls are tough and athletic and game for everything.”
“How many times have I heard in France of women who have been married for many years and the husband has had mistresses and you ask, "Why does she put up with it?" Because she loves him! Love is justification for so many things Americans would never put up with.”
“The interests of the United States are better served by demanding reform and seeing that reform takes place than by removing our influence from the UN.”

Source : "UNA Greater Philadelphia: U.S. Should Fund the U.N. in Full and On Time!" by Louis Bolling, www.huffingtonpost.com. March 6, 2017.
“Destiny is the prison and chain of the ignorant. Understand that destiny like the water of the Nile: Water before the faithful, blood before the unbeliever.”
“My parents are both average size. For them to have a child who was very, very different and very, very small must have been incredibly hard.”
“A conventional â€˜successâ€™ story is one where, with each next, the protagonist has more money, more respect, and more possessions. Iâ€™d like to suggest an alternative â€˜successâ€™ story â€“ one where, with each next, the protagonist is closer to finding that spot where heâ€™s no longer held back by his heart, and he explodes with talent, and his character blossoms, and the gift he has to offer the world is apparent.”

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