"Science may eventually explain the world of How. The ultimate world of Why may remain for contemplation, philosophy, religion."

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Source : Liberty Hyde Bailey (1947). “Botanical Sciences and Their Applications: Including Agriculture”

Liberty Hyde Bailey

#Philosophy Quotes #World Quotes #May Quotes

“Do not do that which others can do as well.”
“Perfect harmony of body and mind are my key to personal balance and happiness.”
“For aspiring actors out there, I would say stay focused and don't let anyone pull you away from your goals. Shoot for the stars so that if you ever fall short you can land on the clouds.”

Source : "Biography / Personal Quotes". www.imdb.com.
“Picking and choosing what kind of love is worth recognizing is an expensive choice. Is discrimination worth that price?”

Source : "How The Gays Can Save Us" by Nancy Lublin, www.huffingtonpost.com. February 23, 2009.
“Was there anything more exciting in life than seeking answers?”
“Industry is far more efficient than the university in making use of scientific developments for the public good. Reported in 1981, as a co-founder of Genentech, Inc., a company to offer gene-splicing products.”
“Many people do not know that Jesus did not speak Latin or English or Hebrew; he spoke Aramaic. But nobody knows that language. So we're talking about the Bible itself being a translation of a translation of a translation. And, in reality, it has affected people's lives in history.”
“I learned long ago to never be disappointed by people. Especially politicians.”

Source : Chuck Pfarrer (2011). “SEAL Target Geronimo: The Inside Story of the Mission to Kill Osama bin Laden”, p.238, Macmillan

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