"Imagine our descendants in the year 2200 or 2500. They might liken us to aliens who have treated the Earth as if it were a mere stopover for refueling, or even worse, characterize us as barbarians who would ransack their own home."

-- Paul J. Crutzen

#Home Quotes #Years Quotes #Earth Quotes

“When I wrote the song, I had the sea near Bombay in mind. We stayed at a hotel by the sea, and the fishermen come up at five in the morning and they were all chanting. And we went on the beach and we got chased by a mad dog-big as a donkey. ... I think that songwriting changed when groups started spending more time in the studio. ... I've written so many songs about Englishmen, I have to go elsewhere. ... Our repertoire consisted of rhythm and blues, sort of country rhythm and blues, Sonny Terry things.”
“I am inclined to attach some importance to the new system of manufacturing; and venture to throw it out with the hope of its receiving a full discussion among those who are most interestedin the subject.”

Source : Charles Babbage (1841). “On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures”, p.8
“I had found my religion: nothing seemed more important to me than a book. I saw the library as a temple.”
“Diva has a negative connotation.”
“Whoever acquires knowledge but does not practice it is as one who ploughs but does not sow.”
“In 1840 I was called from my farm to undertake the administration of public affairs and I foresaw that I was called to a bed of thorns. I now leave that bed which has afforded me little rest, and eagerly seek repose in the quiet enjoyments of rural life.”

Source : Farewell remarks, 1845.
“Everyone in our society has had to make a contribution towards dealing with the debts.”
“I knew I had to get out of Boston and stop making movies there, at least for one movie, otherwise no one would ever consider me for a movie that took place south of Providence.”

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