A language, like a species, when extinct, never. . . reappears. - Charles Darwin - Quotesmemo.com

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The dignity of the artist lies in his duty of keeping awake the sense of wonder in the world. In this long vigil he often has to vary his methods of stimulation; but in this long vigil he is also himself striving against a continual tendency to sleep.

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Charles Darwin

A language, like a species, when extinct, never. . . reappears.

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It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change, that lives within the means available and works co-operatively against common threats.

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The love for all living creatures is the most noble attribute of man.

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The world will not be inherited by the strongest, it will be inherited by those most able to change.

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A man who dares to waste one hour of time has not discovered the value of life.

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Building a better mousetrap merely results in smarter mice.

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In four ways. . . should one who flatters be understood as a foe in the guise of a friend: He approves of his friend's evil deeds, he disapproves his friend's good deeds, he praises him in his presence, he speaks ill of him in his absence.

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