Francis Collins Quotes
I believe God did intend, in giving us intelligence, to give us the opportunity to investigate and appreciate the wonders of His creation. He is not threatened by our scientific adventures.
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A long life in journalism convinced me many presidents ago that there should be a large air space between a journalist and the head of a state.
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I wish there was a painter who could paint as well as Ted Williams could hit.
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Over this August district work period, like many of my colleagues, I spent a lot of time with the men and women in uniform from my home State. The 196th Field Artillery Brigade just got back from a year in Afghanistan.
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Forget not, O Lord, that I am one of those whom Thou hast created, and with Thine own blood hast redeemed. I repent me of my sins: I will strive to amend my ways.
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A doctor is not a mechanic. A car doesn't react with a mechanic, but a human being does.
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Girls have an unfair advantage over men: if they can't get what they want by being smart, they can get it by being dumb.
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A lie to me is a dream that might come true.
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I love Shakira - she is such a beautiful person. She does so many good things for the world on top of making good music. And she is an awesome mom. When you are Latina, it is all about family, and to see that she prioritizes family and her career at the same time is really nice.
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Hip-hop is the only music in the world where you can take any instrument and make it hip hop. It's anybody's music. It's what you make of it. That's for anything you do in life.
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The thought of somebody pulling and cutting around my face gives me stomach ache. Plastic surgery would be so painful. What if it doesn't look good? What if they made a mistake? I couldn't do it.
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My features are completely ethnic.
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I think there's a certain space people have decided I occupy - the funny-sidekick thing.
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I asked my daughter when she was 16, What's the buzz on the street with the kids? She's going, to be honest, Dad, most of my friends aren't into Kiss. But they've all been told that it's the greatest show on Earth.
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The countenances of children, like those of animals, are masks, not faces, for they have not yet developed a significant profile of their own.
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It's so important for those living with chronic pain to establish good communication with both their healthcare professionals and caregivers. Clear communication about pain is vital to receiving proper diagnosis and effective treatment.
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Reality is the leading cause of stress for those in touch with it.
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Forgive me for not writing but this man is exhausting.
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Ever since I heard you is got a million dollars I notice you is fraught with perspicacity.
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I'm very proud of my sister and protective of her. Solange is the one person I will fight for. Don't talk about my sister; don't play with me about my sister. If you do, you'll see another side of me. I admire her, and though she's five years younger than me, I strive to be like her. She's so smart and secure. She's sensitive to people's feelings, but not afraid of what they think.
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Women should work with local and state leaders and be vocal about ensuring there's more diversity and more women involved.
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I come to win.
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I see social mobility and equality of opportunity as really successful Canadian values.
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The abuse of books kills science. Believing that we know what we have read, we believe that we can dispense with learning it.
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I believe God did intend, in giving us intelligence, to give us the opportunity to investigate and appreciate the wonders of His creation. He is not threatened by our scientific adventures.
