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The knowledge and understanding of the world which science gives us and the magnificent opportunity which it extends to us to control and use the world for the extension of our pleasure in it has never been greater than it now is. ”
Indeed science alone may perhaps be sterile when pursued without an understanding of the world in which scientific knowledge is created and in which the fruits of science are used. ”
Silence at the proper season is wisdom, and better than any speech. ”
Wisdom is not attained by years, but by ability. ”
Wisdom alone is the science of other sciences. ”
There are three classes of men; lovers of wisdom, lovers of honor, and lovers of gain. ”
Cunning... is but the low mimic of wisdom. ”
Knowledge without justice ought to be called cunning rather than wisdom. ”
By using LED bulbs, one can contribute, in their way, to overcome global warming. ”
It's a bit startling to achieve global recognition before the age of 30 on account of your sister, your brother-in-law and your bottom. One day I might be able to make sense of this. In the meantime I think it's fair to say that it has its upside and its downside. ”