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We are a spectacular, splendid manifestation of life. We have language. . . . We have affection We have genes for usefulness, and usefulness is about as close to a common goal of nature as I can guess at. And finally, and perhaps best of all, we have music.', Lewis Thomas, The Medusa and the Snail (1979)', US author, biologist, physician (1913 - 1993)

Oh God, how do the world and heavens confine themselves, when our hearts tremble in their own barriers!', Johann Wolfgang von Goethe', German dramatist, novelist, poet, & scientist (1749 - 1832)

In youth we learn; in age we understand.', Ebner-Eschenbach',
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Very few things happen at the right time and the rest do not happen at all. The conscientious historian will correct these defects.', Herodotus', Greek historian & traveler (484 BC - 430 BC)

My theory of evolution is that Darwin was adopted.', Steven Wright', US comedian and actor (1955 - )