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I think it quite likely that we are the only civilization within several hundred light years; otherwise we would have heard radio waves. — Stephen Hawking
Those parts of history that would undermine the vision of the Left - which prevails in our education system from elementary school to postgraduate study… — Thomas Sowell
Just six years into the 21st century, one can say this is not shaping up to be anything like an American century. Rather, the U.S.… — Martin Jacques
In the aftermath of 9/11 and in the build-up to the invasion of Iraq, few questioned the idea that the United States was likely to… — Martin Jacques
Stress makes us prone to tunnel vision, less likely to take in the information we need. Anxiety makes us more risk-averse than we would be… — Noreena Hertz
Forcing companies to recruit away from the golf course might lead to the appointment of more women from NGOs and academia and medicine, all of… — Noreena Hertz
Explorers tend to be the aggressive types - why else would they risk scurvy, mutiny and other bad things to go out there? So, you… — Seth Shostak
Like prospecting in the 19th century, reconnaissance of the asteroids would of necessity take place in an arena where trouble is likely and help is… — Seth Shostak
An educated child earns more later in life, knows how to keep their own children from dying, produces more food, is less likely to get… — Marianne Williamson
By giving professors jobs for life, universities create a feeling of unanswerable power among too many. Tenured professors who are uninterested in serving the student… — Ben Shapiro
The longer you hang in there, the greater the chance that something will happen in your favor. No matter how hard it seems, the longer… — Jack Canfield
We should favor young immigrants with many years of work ahead of them. We should favor immigrants who have demonstrated an ability to learn and… — Jan C. Ting
The passage of time is likely to make high-speed rail more and more desirable, making it critical that politicians of today think ahead to tomorrow. — Anthony Albanese
Have you noticed the people most likely to be up in arms about governments apparently spying on us tend to be the most non-private people… — Russell Smith
Healthy children are more likely to attend school and are better able to learn. Healthy workers are more productive. More productive economies mean greater stability… — Seth Berkley
Though moral axioms to guide the conduct of the practitioner have existed since the beginnings of the profession of healing, Western doctors are most likely… — Sherwin B. Nuland
There are strong reasons for believing that space goes on beyond the limits of our observational horizon. There are strong reasons because if you look… — Martin Rees
When I consider a problem, it is now instinctive for me to think about the institutions involved, the authorizing environment, possible coalitions, likely opposition, implementation,… — Robert Zoellick
Union members not only earn higher median wages; they are more likely to have paid sick leave, short-term disability, and employer-provided child care. Giving people… — Thomas Perez
The typical minimum wage earner is a provider and a breadwinner - most likely a woman - responsible for paying bills, running a household and… — Thomas Perez

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