"Although native Africans domesticated some plants in the Sahel and in Ethiopia and in tropical West Africa, they acquired valuable domestic animals only later, from the north."

-- Jared Diamond

#Animal Quotes #West Quotes #Plant Quotes

“Kate's Speciality: Killing things, with much bloodshed. Talking trash, infuriating authority. Driving Beast Lord crazy.”
“Hate is like a swordfish, working through water invisibly and then you see it coming with blood along its blade, but transparency disarms it.”
“I love playing piano, too, but I don't sit around doing it all day. Part of that's because I don't have one in my house - I only have synths.”
“Let me introduce you to Jesus.”
“The most effective people are those who can "hold" their vision while remaining committed to seeing current reality clearly”

Source : Peter M Senge (2010). “The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization: First edition”, p.159, Random House
“There is no doubt there is more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, caused by the burning of fossil fuels. It should have an effect on the climate, but the numbers indicate that effect is relatively minor.”
“And for any agents or proxy of the regime interested in asking me questions face to face, I've got some bullets slathered in pork fat to make you feel extra special welcome.”
“I'm not better then anyone because of what I do, who I am and where I come from.”

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