Eric A. Havelock Quotes
A scholar like myself who is not a Sinologist and yet ventures the proposition that Chinese languages should be rewritten in the Greek alphabet (or "Romanized", to use the current term) is treading on uncharted territory (for him) and does so at his peril.Eric A. Havelock
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Neutrino physics is largely an art of learning a great deal by observing nothing.
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It is not enough to know what is good: you must be able to do it.
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London is my home. I miss my family so much; it's hard being away. And I miss salt and vinegar crisps. And Marmite. And good fudge. Oh my God. Clotted cream fudge.
Felicity Jones -
When the great Tao is forgotten, goodness and piety appear. When the body's intelligence declines, cleverness and knowledge step forth. When there is no peace in the family, filial piety begins. When the country falls into chaos, patriotism is born.
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'I am a seasoned field surgeon having survived some five hundred campaigns,' said Siri. ‘I was educated in France and I speak three languages.’ ‘Four if you include double-Dutch,’ said Civilai.
Colin Cotterill -
A scholar like myself who is not a Sinologist and yet ventures the proposition that Chinese languages should be rewritten in the Greek alphabet (or "Romanized", to use the current term) is treading on uncharted territory (for him) and does so at his peril.
Eric A. Havelock