"Politicians think that if matters look difficult, compromise is a good approach. Unfortunately, nature and the laws of physics cannot compromise - they are what they are."

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Source : James Hansen (2011). “Storms of My Grandchildren: The Truth about the Coming Climate Catastrophe and Our Last Chance to Save Humanity”, p.6, A&C Black

James Hansen

#Thinking Quotes #Law Quotes #Matter Quotes

“One thing that never ceases to amaze me, along with the growth of vegetation from the earth and of hair from the head, is the growth of understanding.”
“Lately I did a film called All I Want for Christmas and it was well received. This gave me a new point of view and a new respect for my work as an actress.”
“Anything that I can do with my voice thats good, Ill try to do.”
“Don't give until it hurts, give until it feels good.”
“what's absolutely unforgivable is the financial benefit top management people get for laying off people. There is no excuse for it. No justification. This is morally and socially unforgivable, and we will pay a heavy price for it.”
“You look at 1968 and it was truly the year that shook the world. The world was really completely upside down.”
“Love what you do and do what you love, otherwise you will become unhappy and self-defeating.”
“I certainly can't speak for all cultures or all societies, but it's clear that in America, poetry serves a very marginal purpose. It's not part of the cultural mainstream.”

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