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On consideration, it is not surprising that Darwin's finches should recognize their own kind primarily by beak characters. The beak is the only prominent specific… — David Lack
The meaning that we are seeking in evolution is its meaning to us, to man. The ethics of evolution must be human ethics. It is… — George Gaylord Simpson
The scientific doctrine of progress is destined to replace not only the myth of progress, but all other myths of human earthly destiny. It will… — Julian Huxley
If a sect does officially insist that its structure of belief demands that evolution be false, then no compromise is possible. An honest and competent… — George Gaylord Simpson
Conformity is the only real fashion crime. To not dress like yourself and to sublimate your spirit to some kind of group identity is succumbing… — Simon Doonan
The only good thing about playing in Cleveland is you don't have to make road trips there. — Unknown Author
It is the best of all games for me. It frequently escapes from the pattern of sport and assumes the form of a virile ballet.… — Jimmy Cannon
The vested interests-if we explain the situation by their influence-can only get the public to act as they wish by manipulating public opinion, by playing… — Norman Angell
Water from a fountain quenches the excessive heat which would destroy this life. Thus water can be called the only everlasting source of continuous being. — Unknown Author
Man is not only part of a field, but a part and member of his group. When people are together, as when they are at… — Max Wertheimer
That one must do some work seriously and must be independent and not merely amuse oneself in life-this our mother [Marie Curie] has told us… — Unknown Author
The books of the great scientists are gathering dust on the shelves of learned libraries. ... While the artist's communication is linked forever with its… — Max Delbruck
Using any reasonable definition of a scientist, we can say that 80 to 90 percent of all the scientists that have ever lived are alive… — Derek J. de Solla Price
Are we to look at cherry blossoms only in full bloom, the moon only when it is cloudless? To long for the moon while looking… — Yoshida Kenko
Only the willing to suffer can conquer suffering. — David Bosch
Humility is the only true wisdom by which we prepare our minds for all the possible changes of life. — Unknown Author
It happens, I do not know how, that most of the proud never really discover their true selves. They think they have conquered their passions… — John Climacus
Inspiration comes only to those who seek it with humility toward their own achievements and reverence toward the achievements of God. — Walter Russell
All of our holy fathers knew this and all with one accord teach that perfection in holiness can be achieved only through humility. — John Cassian
Humility, in its turn, can be achieved only through faith, fear of God, gentleness and the shedding of all possessions. — John Cassian
The Lord sometimes allows people who are devoted to Him to fall into such dreadful vices; and this is in order to prevent them from… — Seraphim of Sarov
Our modern Western culture only recognises the first of these, freedom of desires. It then worships such a freedom by enshrining it at the forefront… — Ajahn Brahm
In this world of Maya, which is averse to the Lord, full of trials and tribulations, only patience, humility and respect for others are our… — Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati
Solitude lies at the lowest depth of the human condition. Man is the only being who feels himself to be alone and the only one… — Octavio Paz
It requires only two things to win credit for a miracle: a mountebank and a number of silly women. — Marquis de Sade

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