Only a life lived for others is a life worth while . I have no special gift. I am only passionately curious… — Albert Einstein Copy Share Image
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I believed that there was a God because I was told it by my grandmother and later by other adults. But when… — Maya Angelou Copy Share Image
Victory is the thought transformation resulting from comprehending that physical immortality...perpetual longevity, sans illness and aging...eternal, healthy, youthful life in your living… — Linda Goodman Copy Share Image
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Bart Giamatti did not grow up (as he had dreamed) to play second base for the Red Sox. He became a professor… — David Halberstam Copy Share Image
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When we consider that each of us has only one life to live, isn’t it rather tragic to find men and women,… — Anonymous Copy Share Image
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No single organism could be understood without observing and comprehending the entire colony. — John Steinbeck Copy Share Image
This is the sum; my brethren, preach Christ, always and evermore. He is the whole gospel. His person, offices, and work must… — Charles Spurgeon Copy Share Image
Natural selection is not gene centrist and nor is biology all about genes; our comprehending minds are a result of our fast… — Daniel Dennett Copy Share Image
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The duties of men are summarily comprised in the Ten Commandments, consisting of two tables; one comprehending the duties which we owe… — Noah Webster Copy Share Image
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I worked for Hillary [Clinton] when I was young - when she was running for the Senate. I was fundraising and things,… — Patti Smith Copy Share Image
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