"As you consider whether to move a child into formal academic training, remember that we want our children to do more than just learn how to read and write; we want them to learn in such a way that they become lifelong readers and writers. If we push our children to start learning these skills too far ahead of their own spontaneous interest and their capacity, we may sacrifice the long-range goal of having them enjoy such pursuits."

-- Lilian Katz

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“First-order cybernetics is the science of observed systems; Second-order cybernetics is the science of observing systems.”
“Some people tried to hurt us to protect themselves, their family and communities...This was one of the consequences of civil war. People stopped trusting each other, and every stranger became an enemy. Even people who knew you became extremely careful about how they related or spoke to you.”
“The life expectancy is much longer today than it was when Social Security was created.”
“I change lyrics to the songs all the time, too. I don't know if it matters in a lot of ways because you can take what you want from it.”
“The most sacred duty, the supreme and urgent work, is to deliver humanity from the malediction of Cain - fratricidal war.”
“Thanks to the Tour de France, riding the Champs-Elysees has a great cycling history.”

Source : "Vos: Britain 'way ahead' of Netherlands for women in cycling". Interview with Felix Lowe, www.eurosport.com. August 8, 2014.
“In the state of Michigan, where I served in the state Legislature, there was a lot of shuffling of money between one year and the other to balance the budget.”
“My problem is I'm like a junkie. I want a good movie fix, and I never get that fix.”

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