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It is not easy to see how the more extreme forms of nationalism can long survive when men have seen the Earth in its true perspective as a single small globe against the stars.

Arthur C. Clarke

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

Marcus Aurelius

I do know that some Buddhists are able to attain peace of mind.

Martin Scorsese

And love's the noblest frailty of the mind.

John Dryden

I had read tons of science fiction. I was fascinated by other worlds, other environments. For me, it was fantasy, but it was not fantasy in the sense of pure escapism.

James Cameron

Before I refuse to take your questions, I have an opening statement.

Ronald Reagan

The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.

Jim Fowler

To see, to hear, means nothing. To recognize (or not to recognize) means everything. Between what I do recognize and what I do not recognize there stands myself. And what I do not recognize I shall continue not to recognize.

Andre Breton

There is a peculiar burning odor in the room, like explosives. the kitchen fills with smoke and the hot, sweet, ashy smell of scorched cookies. The war has begun.

Alison Lurie

Unfortunately, a lot of the concepts in the Bible are based on ancient mythology that doesn't fit the findings of science.

Clyde Tombaugh

Never permit failure to become a habit.

William Frederick Book

I'm still learning my craft.

Yann Martel