In truth, one cannot, it seems, oppose mechanism and finalism, one cannot oppose mechanism and anthropomorphism, for if the functioning of a machine is explained by relations of pure causality, the construction of a machine can be understood neither without purpose nor without man. A machine is made by man and for man, with a view toward certain ends to be obtained, in the form of effects to be produced, a mechanical model of any phenomena is explanatory only so long as we take machines as already granted. ~Georges Canguilhem
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Trust in God, but tie your camel. ~Arabic Proverb
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There is only one pretty child in the world, and every mother has it. ~Chinese Proverb
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Do not use a hatchet to remove a fly from your friend's forehead. ~Chinese Proverb
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If you don't want anyone to find out, don't do it. ~Chinese Proverb
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Life sucks order from a sea of disorder. ~James Gleick
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Small children disturb your sleep, big children your life. ~Yiddish Proverb
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I started mountain-bike riding two years ago, which is much better than riding a stationary bike in the gym. Mountain biking is a total body workout. ~Samantha Stosur
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Smoke your pipe and be silent; there is only wind and smoke in the world. ~Irish Proverb
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Eat little, sleep sound. ~Iranian Proverb
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A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid. ~J. R. R. Tolkien
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You would think that Freddy Couples' Nick Price would be the team to beat, but I'll tell you in skins, it's a matter of just hitting it at the right time. ~Fuzzy Zoeller
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I don't know why women want any of the things men have when one the things that women have is men. ~Coco Chanel
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I am waiting impatiently for the day when beleaguered, like-minded academics can order James Wolcott's collected essays for their classes. ~Camille Paglia
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When planning for a year, plant corn. When planning for a decade, plant trees. When planning for life, train and educate people. ~Chinese Proverb
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A closed mouth catches no flies. ~Italian Proverb
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What do I care about the purring of one who cannot love, like the cat? ~Friedrich Nietzsche
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Man is harder than rock and more fragile than an egg. ~Yugoslav Proverb
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A fish and a bird may fall in love but the two cannot build a home together. ~African Proverb
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Those who wish to sing, always find a song. ~Swedish Proverb
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It is not enough for a man to know how to ride; he must know how to fall. ~Mexican Proverb
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The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person doing it. ~Chinese Proverb
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Clogs to clogs in three generations. ~English Proverb
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The fraud is not complete unless it be practised upon clever and cunning persons. ~Arabic Proverb
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He who loves a thing often talks of it. ~Arabic Proverb
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