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But, as Bacon has well pointed out, truth is more likely to come out of error, if this is clear and definite, than out of… — William Bayliss
If you have a dog, you will most likely outlive it; to get a dog is to open yourself to profound joy and, prospectively, to… — Marjorie Garber
Ever since its founding in 1913, the Fed has described itself as an "independent" agency operated by selfless public servants striving to "fine-tune" the economy… — Thomas DiLorenzo
It so happens that the work which is likely to be our most durable monument, and to convey some knowledge of us to the most… — Unknown Author
Frequently, I have been asked if an experiment I have planned is pure or applied science; to me it is more important to know if… — William Shockley
The cell, this elementary keystone of living nature, is far from being a peculiar chemical giant molecule or even a living protein and as such… — Unknown Author
For if as scientists we seek simplicity, then obviously we try the simplest surviving theory first, and retreat from it only when it proves false.… — Nelson Goodman
Do not expect to be hailed as a hero when you make your great discovery. More likely you will be a ratbag-maybe failed by your… — Samuel Warren Carey
When we endure our own tragedies or trials, most of us develop some empathy and compassion for others who are suffering. The trick is to… — William Hudson O'Hanlon
The general who wins a battle makes many calculations in his temple ere the battle is fought. The general who loses a battle makes but… — Sun Tzu
There is nothing as likely to succeed as what the enemy believes you cannot attempt. — Niccolo Machiavelli
The stronger the ties that bind us to God, the more likely we are to live, react, and behave in harmony with...greater joy, peace, and… — Jimmy Carter
Searching for companies is like looking for grubs under rocks: if you turn over 10 rocks you'll likely find one grub; if you turn over… — Peter Lynch
In a civilized society, all crimes are likely to be sins, but most sins are not and ought not to be treated as crimes. Man's… — Geoffrey Fisher
Medicine is the science by which we learn the various states of the human body in health and when not in health, and the means… — Avicenna
The grass is always greener on the other side, unless Vince Russo has been there in which case the grass is most likely dead. — Jim Cornette
The ordinary patient goes to his doctor because he is in pain or some other discomfort and wants to be comfortable again; he is not… — Wilfred Trotter
When some portion of the biosphere is rather unpopular with the human race-a crocodile, a dandelion, a stony valley, a snowstorm, an odd-shaped flint-there are… — Mary Midgley
Before you give advice, that is to say advice which you have not been asked to give, it is well to put to yourself two… — Unknown Author
Whenever "A" attempts by law to impose his moral standards upon "B," "A" is most likely a scoundrel. — H. L. Mencken

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