"When I touch that flower, I am not merely touching that flower. I am touching infinity. That little flower existed long before there were human beings on this earth. It will continue to exist for thousands, yes, millions of years to come."

-- George Washington Carver

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“As ships becalmed at eve, that lay With canvas drooping, side by side, Two towers of sail, at dawn of day Are scarce, long leagues apart, descried.”
“I still believe that any country understands that if they use nuclear weapons, they will be wiped out of existence. They could be irrational in many ways, but I don't think they're irrational to the point that they're ready to annihilate their own country.”

Source : "Mohamed ElBaradei: What I've Learned" by John H. Richardson, www.esquire.com. January 31, 2011.
“The definition of good prose is proper words in their proper places; of good verse, the most proper words in their proper places.The propriety is in either case relative. The words in prose ought to express the intended meaning, and no more; if they attract attention to themselves, it is, in general, a fault.”
“Albania is at risk and we are living in difficult times.”

Source : "Uneasy Albania prepares for elections". www.cnn.com. June 27, 1997.
“Don't get seduced by the next shiny thing, because you'll get caught up chasing shiny things and that will keep you from addressing what you really need to accomplish.”
“I would love to play Bobby in COMPANY. Also, I would love to play George in SUNDAY.”

Source : "InDepth InterView Tony Awards Edition: Josh Young On JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR, EVITA & More". Interview with Pat Cerasaro, www.broadwayworld.com. June 5, 2012.
“Many suffer from the incurable disease of writing, and it becomes chronic in their sick minds.”
“You watch a hockey game, and the hand-eye coordination and the speed is really miraculous; how those guys track the puck alone, just following it with their eyes.”

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