James D. Watson Quotes

To all those who have drawn the inference from my words that Africa, as a continent, is somehow genetically inferior, I can only apologise unreservedly.

James D. Watson

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Energy cogeneration on Capitol Hill makes economic and environmental sense and should be pursued for those reasons.

Ander Crenshaw

EnvironmentalEnergyHillEconomic

Just mention the idea of warrantless wiretaps and expect to get hit up with a congressional investigation. But give somebody an avatar and a URL, and he can't tweet, post or hyperlink enough personal information about himself to as many people as possible.

John Ridley

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At my advanced age - I'm now an octogenarian - I'm constantly amazed by the number of people who want to take my picture.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Remember a few years ago when Congress declared that the sauce on a slice of pizza should count as a vegetable in school lunches? You don't have to be a nutritionist to know that this doesn't make much sense.

Michelle Obama

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If you can start and finish a book, then you're already a million miles ahead of all those people who talk about wanting to write a book.

Lisa Jewell

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American capitalists, enthralled by the doctrines of finance, have put their income statements in service of the balance sheet.

Clayton M. Christensen

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Democracy means government by discussion, but it is only effective if you can stop people talking.

Clement Attlee

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Do not speak of your happiness to one less fortunate than yourself.

Plutarch

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I mean, I guess I started during the comedy boom, so it was literally like, on Sunday you could decide you wanted to be a comic, and on Monday, you could be on stage.

Todd Barry

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I have always looked for growth, and in TV, you are as good as your last show. So I only care about my personal space, my family, and close friends.

Mouni Roy

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I write what I like to read, and I enjoy love triangles in YA and adult fiction - not to mention in other media like TV, opera, theatre, and even in video games! I relish when dark and compelling characters compete for our protagonist's heart. The doubts, the uncertainty - the jealousy! - can be breathtaking.

Kresley Cole

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Hero-worship is strongest where there is least regard for human freedom.

Herbert Spencer

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