"Perhaps the belief in God is the belief that the universe is intelligible, but not to us."

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Source : Thomas Nagel (1987). “What Does It All Mean?: A Very Short Introduction to Philosophy”, p.81, Oxford University Press

Thomas Nagel

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“You cannot play with fire.”

Source : "Biography/ Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“To keep the fire burning brightly there's one easy rule: Keep the two logs together, near enough to keep each other warm and far enough apart - about a finger's breadth - for breathing room. Good fire, good marriage, same rule.”

Source : Marnie Reed Crowell (1973). “Greener pastures”
“I play knowing that there is somebody watching me out there in the crowd that has never had the opportunity to watch a game before and it might be the only chance they ever to see one, live in person. Michael Jordan once said that in an interview, and I really took it to heart; whenever I step on the floor, I play for that person.”
“Start-ups don't die, they commit suicide.”

Source : "Start-up Secrets: Tips from America's Coolest Young Entrepreneurs". www.inc.com. September 28, 2009.
“It is only Christianity, the great bond of love and duty to God, that makes any existence valuable or even tolerable.”
“Artistry is important. Skill, hard work, rewriting, editing, and careful, careful craft: All of these are necessary. These are what separate the beginners from experienced artists.”
“Great question in science - questions like the ones Herschel raised about the structure of the universe - are seldom answered by ivory-tower types engaging in pure thought. They are answered by people who are willing to get down into the trenches and grapple with nature. If that means casting your own telescope mirrors, as Herschel did, so be it.”
“There is no doubt that even the greatest musical geniuses have sometimes worked without inspiration. This guest (inspiration) does not always respond to the first invitation. We must always work, and a self-respecting artist must not fold his hands on the pretext that he is not in the mood. If we wait for the mood, without endeavouring to meet it half-way, we easily become indolent and apathetic. We must be patient, and believe that inspiration will come to those who can master their disinclination.”

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