"The pursuit of knowledge is, I think, mainly actuated by love of power. And so are all advances in scientific technique."

-- Bertrand Russell

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“And to remember both our triumphs and our missteps, our promises made and broken, the times we opened ourselves up to great adventures or closed ourselves down for fear of getting hurt, because that's what new year's all about, getting another chance, a chance to forgive. to do better, to do more, to give more, to love more, and to stop worrying about what if and start embracing what will be. so when that ball drops at midnight, and it will drop, let's remember to be nice to each other, kind to each other, and not just tonight but all year long.”
“A friend of mine said something powerful at his grandfather's funeral. He said that the greatest lesson from his grandfather's life was that he died empty, because he accomplished everything he wanted, with no regrets. I think that, along with leaving a legacy, would be the greatest sign of success.”
“Though there is growing division among the Ukrainian military ranks as to loyalty in this revolution, the possibility of violence looms over the entire situation.”

Source : "Go Orange!". National Review Interview, www.nationalreview.com. November 30, 2004.
“Cinderella said to snow white, how does love get so off course? All I wanted was a white knight with a good heart, soft touch, fast horse.”

Source : Song: This Kiss, Album: Faith, 1998
“Computers, like automobiles and airplanes, do only what people tell them to do.”
“Getting enough of what you want without depriving anyone else is the ultimate act of selfishness and sanity.”

Source : Joy Browne, M.D. (2010). “The Nine Fantasies That Will Ruin Your Life (and the Eight Realities That Will Save You)”, p.184, Harmony
“I absolutely loathe the idea of doing a fragrance simply as a moneymaker. Personal brand to make money? Vomit.”
“Except for the young or very happy, I can't say I am sorry for anyone who dies.”

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