"I am driven to observe of the ultra-Darwinists the following features as symptomatic. First, to my eyes, is their almost unbelievable self-assurance, their breezy self-confidence."

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Source : Simon Conway Morris (2003). “Life's Solution: Inevitable Humans in a Lonely Universe”, p.314, Cambridge University Press

Simon Conway Morris

#Eye Quotes #Self Confidence Quotes #Firsts Quotes

“Put me up against Sarah Silverman and I could take her.”
“I was fortunate enough to take classes with Mel Powell at Yale University as well as a semester with Sam Adler at the Eastman School of Music. From Mel I learned to appreciate improvisatory ingenuity and from Sam rhythmic athleticism.”

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“My past is my wisdom to use today. . . my future is my wisdom yet to experience. Be in the present because that is where life resides.”
“I looked at everyone and wondered where they came from, and who they missed, and what they were sorry for.”
“You can kill ten of our men for every one we kill of yours. But even at those odds, you will lose and we will win.”

Source : "Personal Quotes/ Biography". www.imdb.com.
“The trouble, dollIs not moving mountains, butDigging the ground that you're on”
“The oil companies regard nuclear power as their rival, who will reduce their profits, so they put out a lot of disinformation about nuclear power.”
“For as long as I can remember, I have loved snow and ice. As a result, I have spent most of my life exploring the Arctic region. These journeys have brought such joy and beauty to my life that I have dedicated myself to helping preserve these wonderful frozen places. More than ever before, I am driven to share my passion for the Arctic, a region whose health and stability have far-reaching consequences for us all.”

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