I don't mean to imply that we are in imminent danger of being wiped off the face of the earth; at least, not on account of global warming. But climate change does confront us with profound new realities. We face these new realities as a nation, as members of the world community, as consumers, as producers, and as investors. And unless we do a better job of adjusting to these new realities, we will pay a heavy price. We may not suffer the fate of the dinosaurs. But there will be a toll on our environment and on our economy, and the toll will rise higher with each new generation. ~Eileen Claussen
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In the midst of great joy, do not promise anyone anything. In the midst of great anger, do not answer anyone's letter. ~Chinese Proverb
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Marriage, in life, is like a duel in the midst of a battle. ~Edmond About
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In the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity. ~Sun Tzu
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Will is stronger than fact; it can mold and overcome fact. ~H. G. Wells
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All things desirable to men are contained in the Bible. ~Abraham Lincoln
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From the pine tree, learn of the pine tree. From the bamboo, learn of the bamboo. ~Zen Proverb
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Little children, headache; big children, heartache. ~Italian Proverb
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In his eyes shone the reflection of the most beautiful planet in the Universe; a planet that is not too hot and not too cold; that has liquid water on the surface and where the gravity is just right for human beings and the atmosphere is perfect for them to breathe; where there are mountains and deserts and oceans and islands and forests and trees and birds and plants and animals and insects and people; lots and lots of people. Where there is life. Some of it, possibly, intelligent. ~Stephen Hawking
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For all my criticisms of the current system, it doesn't mean that I would like to return to the old one. ~Helen Suzman
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Treat the Earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. ~Kenyan proverb
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There is no such thing as a free lunch. ~English Proverb
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The man who strikes first admits that his ideas have given out. ~Chinese Proverb
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Given the professionalism of Michigan teachers, I think they are not teaching because of the financial rewards. ~John Engler
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Be a master of the mind,not mastered by the mind. ~Zen Proverb
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There must be a law against forcing children to perform at an early age. Children should have a wonderful childhood. They should not be given too much responsibility.
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Friendship is not how long we have been together; not how much we have given or received; not how many times we have helped each other; it is how we value each other.
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You're out on stage, the music is blaring, the crowd is screaming, the lights are flashing, your heart is pumping, the sweat is flying, and it's the greatest feeling in the whole world. ~Michael Flatley
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Silence is medication for sorrow. ~Arabic Proverb
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The beautiful are shyer than the ugly, for they move in a world that does not ask for beauty. ~Ned Rorem
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What makes us discontented with our condition is the absurdly exaggerated idea we have of the happiness of others. ~French Proverb
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An apt quotation is as good as an original remark. ~Proverb
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An apple a day keeps the doctor away. ~Proverb
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Listen to advice and accept correction, then in the end you will be wise. ~Proverb
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Fire, water, and government know nothing of mercy. ~Proverb
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