"The essence of wealth is the capacity to control the forces of nature, and the extent of wealth depends upon the level of technology and the ability to create new knowledge."

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Source : Julian Lincoln Simon (1998). “The Ultimate Resource 2”, p.13, Princeton University Press

Julian Simon

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“Babbage ... gave the name to the [Cambridge] Analytical Society, which he stated was formed to advocate 'the principles of pure d-ism as opposed to the dot-age of the university.'”
“In front of other people it was almost always "FrÃ¤ulein Braun." Just as [Eva Braun] called him "der FÃ¼hrer," [Adolf Hitler] called her "FrÃ¤ulein Braun."”
“I think Chairman Davis has said he would always prefer that baseball strengthens its own policies and not leave it to Congress to legislate. In the absence of any action, he believes Congress is ready to move forward.”

Source : "Heat Is On for Baseball to Toughen Drug Policy" by Jack Curry, www.nytimes.com. September 21, 2005.
“I was fortunate to play for Pete Rose and have teammates like Ken Griffey Sr., Tony Perez and Dave Concepcion. I grew up in the game with a mature attitude. I've always known it was better to be seen and not heard.”
“My dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders. But my mother thought I would get hurt playing football, so she chose baseball for me. I guess moms do know best.”
“Introversion, at least if extreme, is a sign of mental and spiritual immaturity.”
“I can't belong to groups. I've tried. I behave normally, but people don't look at me normally.”
“On the air, it's as if somebody draws a heavy drape to block any bias. I don't even feel it inside. It's the same curtain that keeps you from swearing. I've known broadcasters who can't get one sentence out in normal conversation without being profane, and yet, they can go on the air and talk for three hours and never slip once.”

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