Borlaug Wheat Quotes & Sayings

For, behind the scenes, halfway around the world in Mexico, were two decades of aggressive research on wheat that not only enabled Mexico to become self-sufficient with respect to wheat production but also paved the way to rapid increase in its production in other countries. — Norman Borlaug

Above all else, before playing in competitions a player must have regard to his health, for if he is suffering from ill-health he cannot hope for success. In this connection the best of all tonics is 15 to 20 days in the fresh air, in the country. — Mikhail Botvinnik

During the past three years spectacular progress has been made in increasing wheat, rice, and maize production in several of the most populous developing countries of southern Asia, where widespread famine appeared inevitable only five years ago. — Norman Borlaug

I've seen more institutions damaged by too much caution than by rashness, though I've seen both. — Peter F. Drucker

If you look around, complacency is the great disease of your autumn years, and I work hard to prevent that. — Nick Cave

Your country is one of the most notorious centres of trading in endangered species. — Prince Philip

All good plots come from well-orchestrated characters pitted against one another in a conflict of wills. — James N. Frey

Things began to pick up for me record-wise when in 1971 I wrote 'She's a Lady' for Tom Jones. — Paul Anka

Do you know what I miss most about Rosemary? Simply knowing she was there. — David Ebershoff

An automobile piston should be round; but this phrase means nothing unless there is a way to measure the roundness of a particular piston. — David Salsburg

I still don't know what genre I fit into. I want to try my hand at different things and find out what I am best at. I want to discover myself as an actress. — Esha Gupta

Help the companion who is insecure; perhaps they do not have enough to supply their needs, while you retain an excess. — Chico Xavier

Demons wait at crossroads attempting to influence our decisions. — April Smith

Barack puts on his suit and tie [and] he's out the door - I'm getting my hair, makeup, the kids, I gotta brush their hair. You know, he's always looking like 'where are you? where are you going?' But yeah, you know - it's fun to look pretty. — Michelle Obama