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But nature - that is, biological evolution - has not fitted man to any specific environment. On the contrary, ... he has a rather crude… — Jacob Bronowski
Sometimes I find myself thinking, rather wistfully, about Lao Tzu's famous dictum: 'Govern a great nation as you would cook a small fish.' All around… — William Carlos Williams
It is hard to resist the impression that the present structure of the universe, apparently so sensitive to minor alterations in numbers, has been rather… — Paul Davies
The primary contribution that the Church offers to the development of mankind and peoples does not consist merely in material means or technical solutions. Rather,… — Pope Benedict XVI
Many people perceive Christianity as something institutional - rather than as an encounter with Christ - which explains why they don't see it as a… — Pope Benedict XVI
One doesn't begin to be a Christian because of an ethical decision or a great idea, but rather because of an encounter with an event,… — Pope Benedict XVI
God is not a person at all. You cannot worship God. You can live in a godly way but you cannot worship God - there… — Rajneesh
Rather than getting more spoilt with age, as difficulties pile up, epiphanies of gratitude abound. — Alain de Botton
One problem with gratitude is that it competes with the sense of pride, self-reliance and accomplishment we have. We want to think what we have… — Michael Josephson
I'd rather be happy than right. — Hugh Prather
There is nothing more becoming any wise man, than to make choice of friends, for by them thou shalt be judged what thou art: let… — Walter Raleigh
Man is very much a creature of habit. A thing that rarely strikes his senses will generally have but little influence upon his mind. A… — Alexander Hamilton
It is better for a girl to marry in such a time when she would begin menstruation at her husband's house rather than her father's… — Ruhollah Khomeini
They who lack talent expect things to happen without effort. They ascribe failure to a lack of inspiration or ability, or to misfortune, rather than… — Eric Hoffer
God is the very creative energy of existence - creativity rather than a creator. He is not the poet but the poetry, not the dancer… — Rajneesh
Most women would rather have someone whisper their name at optimum moments than rocket with contractions to the moon. — Merle Shain
Say not, I have found the path of the soul Say rather, I have met the soul walking upon my path. — Khalil Gibran
Being Kind Not in some great deed of heroism; not in some great speech or act that may be pointed to with pride-but rather in… — Edgar Cayce
Bolshevism is to be reckoned with Mohammedanism rather than with Christianity and Buddhism. Christianity and Buddhism are primarily personal religions, with mystical doctrines and a… — Bertrand Russell
If we Christians would join the Wise Men, we must close our eyes to all that glitters before the world and look rather on the… — Martin Luther
Walking also enables us to watch a hole unfold in front of us. To walk a course is analogous to driving a long distance rather… — Lorne Rubenstein
Give help rather than advice. — Luc de Clapiers
It is really rather foolish to so often feel we have to say something brilliant and enlightening to someone who is suffering. Job makes it… — Kathryn Lindskoog
The Koran calls for belief and consequent obedience. It is, surely, calculated to inspire fear, indeed abject terror, rather than love. — Antony Flew
The MDGs have been a fundamental framework for global development. A clear agenda, with measurable goals and targets, and a common vision have been crucial… — Sha Zukang

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