"Science, while it penetrates deeply the system of things about us, sees everywhere, in the dim limits of vision, the word mystery."

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Source : James Dwight Dana (1875). “Corals and Coral Islands”, p.2

James Dwight Dana

#Science Quotes #Vision Quotes #Limits Quotes

“How large and varied is the educational bill of fare set before every young gentleman in Great Britain; and to judge by the mental stamina it affords him in most cases, what a waste of good food it is!”

Source : James Payn (1882). “Sammlung”
“I really kind of set the bar really low, so I don't get disappointed.”

Source : Interview with Maranda Pleasant, www.marandapleasantmedia.com.
“Treatment originates outside you; healing comes from within.”
“A witch is a person who hath conference with the Devil to consult with him or to do some act.”
“Your path lies across the stars.”
“Wherever the Catholic sun doth shine, Thereâ€™s always laughter and good red wine. At least Iâ€™ve always found it so. Benedicamus Domino!”

Source : Hilaire Belloc, “The Catholic Sun”
“Everyone wishes to have truth on his side, but not everyone wishes to be on the side of truth.”
“Education brings about opportunity, and in turn inspiration.”

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