John Maynard Smith Quotes
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Nationalism in Norway was very strong in 1905, that we must be free of Sweden. But I must say, I'm not 100 percent sure that was a wise decision. We had the war; we were occupied by Germans from 1940 to '45. And if there had been one Scandinavian country, then it would not have been so very easy probably to go ahead with the occupation.
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Keep your energy levels high by adding bananas and egg whites to your diet.
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I think there's a difference when you make fun of yourself and your own behavior, and when you dishonor or disrespect Christ. If you're making a mockery of Christ is one thing. But if you're just joking about human foibles and weaknesses, I think that's perfectly acceptable.
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I just want to do my best, to be as close to the top as I can, and to get the maximum out of the car.
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In Silicon Valley, if you spend a lot of time thinking about the obstacles, you'll talk yourself out of everything, because the more you look at it, the less logical something sounds, since no one has done it yet.
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I guess he wanted to see a little more sexual activity because in real life, in bed I think less is more and let the woman come to me. Frankly, I don't even need a woman there.
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Web GIS allows us to take our systems of record - our traditional server and desktop technologies - and integrate them, bringing them together into a system of systems.
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I take certain steps to make sure I'm relevant artistically. I always have new music and a reason to be on the road. I'm not just playing 'Get By' over and over. I have 12 albums.
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I've always loved life, irrespective of all the ups and downs that have filled my journey.
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Michael was very specific during rehearsals. When he was pleased, he always had this charming grin.
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Filipino talents and skills are becoming ubiquitous in many parts of the world. Returning Filipino workers have helped improve our skills and technological standards.
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Building a baseball team is like building a house. You look for the best architects, the best builders - and then you let them do their jobs.
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I shoot, I score. He shoots, I score.
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Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.
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The only prize much cared for by the powerful is power.
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Part of doing stand-up is to get things off your chest. It's a bit like being in a psychiatrist's chair - but more enjoyable.
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Music is not free to make. Studios are going under because people now work at laptops. Quantity over quality is what begins to happen; the idea of what quality is has changed.
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In 1962 I wrote for 'Jazz News,' using the pseudonym Manfred Manne, which I picked because of a jazz drummer with that name. I later dropped the 'e.'
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Of course, Alexander the Great was a hero, but why smash the chairs?
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So much of religion is exegesis. I would rather follow in the footprints of Christ than all of the dogma.
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That's why I believe that we must never fail to affirm that we are indeed one nation under God.
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You think you can get away, but you can't. I'll follow you home and I'll shout jokes through your letterbox.
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I think we invent jargon because it saves times talking to one-another.
