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If we consider the superiority of the human species, the size of its brain, its powers of thinking, language and read more
If we consider the superiority of the human species, the size of its brain, its powers of thinking, language and organization, we can say this: were there the slightest possibility that another rival or superior species might appear, on earth or elsewhere, man would use every means at his disposal to destroy it.
If the whole human race lay in one grave, the epitaph on the headstone might well be: "It seemed a read more
If the whole human race lay in one grave, the epitaph on the headstone might well be: "It seemed a good idea at the time.".
Of mankind in general, the parts are greater than the whole.
Of mankind in general, the parts are greater than the whole.
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will read more
If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and never will achieve, its full potential, that word would be "meetings
People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and read more
People can be divided into two classes: those who go ahead and do something, and those who sit still and inquire, why wasn't it done the other way?
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
It was pride that changed angels into devils; it is humility that makes men as angels.
The human spirit is your specifically human dimension and contains abilities other creatures do not have. Every human is spiritual; read more
The human spirit is your specifically human dimension and contains abilities other creatures do not have. Every human is spiritual; in fact, spirit is the essence of being human. You have a body that may become ill; you have a psyche that may become disturbed. But the spirit is what you are. It is your healthy core.
 Laborin' man an' laborin' woman
 Hev one glory an' one shame;
  Ev'ything thet's done inhuman
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 Laborin' man an' laborin' woman
 Hev one glory an' one shame;
  Ev'ything thet's done inhuman
   Injers all on 'em the same. 
We all boil at different degrees
We all boil at different degrees