"I must confess the language of symbols is to me A Babylonish dialect Which learned chemists much affect; It is a party-coloured dress Of patch'd and piebald languages: 'T is English cut on Greek and Latin, Like fustian heretofore on satin."

-- Sir Richard Phillips

#Latin Quotes #Party Quotes #Cutting Quotes

“This oxidation of hydrogen in stages seems to be one of the basic principles of biological oxidation.”
“Going to university is only one avenue to gain knowledge. There are others. A degree isn't insurance against ignorance.”
“When you try hard to do your best, the effect on your performance is often to jinx it.”
“To me the acid test was always the crew, and if the crew liked you, you're OK.”
“I know what’s best for the President. I put him in the White house. He does well when he listens to me and poorly when he does not.”
“I thought, how would I feel if my son gave one of those [underprivileged] kids chicken pox? For him it's not a terrible thing. We have good insurance and easy access to health care. It's a different situation for another family. I didn't want to make the decision for them.”
“To be honest with my music... for me to expect anyone to connect it has to come from a place of honesty.”
“Oi’m always noble, sir; it’s in my blood. ’As been ever since Oi ate that knight a few years back. Why?”

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