Contribution Quotes

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Each of us has a purpose for living beyond our own survival and pleasure. Every individual is like a thread in a beautiful tapestry with… — John Templeton
Much later in life, though, Gracie made a major contribution to the opera world. She stayed out of it. — George Burns
There is, fortunately, a minority composed of those who recognize early in their lives that the most beautiful and satisfying experiences open to humankind are… — Albert Einstein
[Herschel and Humboldt] stirred up in me a burning zeal to add even the most humble contribution to the noble structure of Natural Science. No… — Charles Darwin
To compel a man to furnish contributions of money for the propagation of opinions which he disbelieves and abhors, is sinful and tyrannical; . .… — Thomas Jefferson
It is only since linguistics has become more aware of its object of study, i.e. perceives the whole extent of it, that it is evident… — Ferdinand de Saussure
The critical principle demanded an examination, for instance, of the contribution of different periods, thus to some extent embarking on historical linguistics. — Ferdinand de Saussure
Only when we have enough mental stress to force us to see our own bankruptcy of power, do we trust in God, and only when… — Kenneth Lee Pike
Public intellectuals come from a range of areas and use their expertise to comment more widely than just their field. They want to make a… — Susie Orbach
There are some amazing stories from all over this country, where people's work and contribution has been acknowledged. To be part of that is an… — Kenneth Branagh
In most companies people make a specific contribution to the company in their function. But it is not expressed in terms of profit, only in… — Carlos Ghosn
One of the problems with a candidate like Bob Kennedy, and his brother before him, was that people assumed they didn't need contributions. — Pierre Salinger
During the civilisation and development process of more than 5,000 years, the Chinese nation has made an indelible contribution to the civilisation and advancement of… — Xi Jinping
Friends from the press, China needs to learn more about the world, and the world also needs to learn more about China. I hope you… — Xi Jinping
How much greater would their contributions to the U.S. economy be if U.S. copyright owners could access foreign markets otherwise dominated by pirate product? — Howard Berman
There's the classic charitable contribution, which we receive thousands, and we're extremely grateful and they often come with notes from people, which are very heartwarming,… — Mitchell Baker
I feel like I have at least begun to make a contribution, but my most significant concern has to do with whether my actual art… — Judy Chicago
I want to be taken seriously as the type of musician that plays stuff like an electric rake. I mean, how seriously do you take… — Eugene Chadbourne
Many hard comments have been made on my efforts in India from the side of the Congress party, yet I feel content in the deep… — Stafford Cripps
It's very easy for me to thank everyone for the incredible contribution they've made to my life. — David Geffen

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