"There are three stages in scientific discovery. First, people deny that it is true, then they deny that it is important; finally they credit the wrong person."

-- Bill Bryson

#Discovery Quotes #People Quotes #Important Quotes

“Many say that (Pete) Sampras is the greatest player. But I say with all due respect to the rest, that he (Roger Federer) is the most complete player in the world so far.”
“As long as this great army of workers is scattered among so many craft unions, it will be impossible for them to unite and act in harmony together. Craft unionism is the negation of solidarity. The more unions you have, the less unity.”
“If only, if only, the moon speaks no reply; Reflecting the sun and all that's gone by. Be strong my weary wolf, turn around boldly. Fly high, my baby bird, My angel, my only”

Source : Louis Sachar (2010). “Holes”, p.184, Bloomsbury Publishing
“You're thinking about putting scientists into small cages and doing research on them. I wish it could happen sometimes.”
“I only feel like myself when I am alone.”
“Grace! 'tis a charming Sound, Harmonious to my Ear! Heav'n with the Echo shall resound, And all the Earth shall hear.”

Source : Philip Doddridge, Job ORTON (1793). “Hymns ... Published from the author's manuscript by Job Orton. The seventh edition”, p.249
“Nothing causes more consternation in a group of hypocrits than one honest man.”
“i usedta live in the world really be in the world free & sweet talkin good mornin & thank-you & nice day uh huh i cant now i cant be nice to nobody nice is such a rip-off regular beauty & a smile in the street is just a set-up”

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