Quotes about "Diversity & Inclusion"

We have to understand in value what the services of nature are so that we can understand that degrading them is an irreplaceable resource that no amount of money or human ingenuity can replace. ”

It is my deliberate opinion that the one essential requisite of human welfare in all ways is scientific knowledge of human nature. ”

In all ranks of life the human heart yearns for the beautiful; and the beautiful things that God makes are his gift to all alike. ”

Human nature is above all things lazy. ”

If you want to be fully convinced of the abominations of slavery, go on a southern plantation, and call yourself a negro trader. Then there will be no concealment; and you will see and hear things that will seem to you impossible among human beings with immortal souls. ”

The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also. ”

He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery. ”

I always point out to my Passover guests that the Hebrews were not living in isolation. They were at the crossroads of several great, elaborate cultures with their own mythology and religion and art and architecture and cultural belief. In fact, so many of the mythologies of the world describe the same events, just from different points of view. ”

I had this 'War and Peace' thing of wanting to experience war as a kind of incredible human enterprise. I even applied to Officer Candidate School. Then the practical side of me kicked in and I thought, 'I really don't want to get drafted.' So I went down to the physical and checked every psychological disorder and drug on the medical history form. ”

These are tough times, and the New Yorkers I have met are facing economic adversity with grace and dignity. They worry about their future, care about their neighbors and hope this storm will pass so they can focus on better days ahead. ”