Hobnobbers Quotes & Sayings

(1) Risk-taking behavior, essential for efforts at innovation, is more widespread in some societies than in others. (2) The scientific outlook is a unique feature of post-Renaissance European society that has contributed heavily to its modern technological preeminence. (3) Tolerance of diverse views and of heretics fosters innovation, whereas a strongly traditional outlook (as in China's emphasis on ancient Chinese classics) stifles it. (4) Religions vary greatly in their relation to technological innovation: some branches of Judaism and Christianity are claimed to be especially compatible with it, while some branches of Islam, Hinduism, and Brahmanism may be especially incompatible with it. — Jared Diamond

The niceties of existence were not a matter of concern, yet everything around was closed down most of the time. If you lived in a middle-class community in Chicago, children and adults came daily to the door saying, 'We are starving, how about a potato?' I speak from poignant memory. — Paul Samuelson

I don't have to tell you how fragile this precious gift of freedom is. Every time we hear, watch, or read the news, we are reminded that liberty is a rare commodity in this world. — Ronald Reagan

The only riot I'm okay with is a zoot suit riot. — Julie Klausner

You are so precious to me, Ana. I was serious about marrying you. We can get to know each other then. I can look after you. You can look after me. We can have kids if you want. I will lay my world at your feet, Anastasia. I want you, body and soul, forever. Please think about it. — E.L. James

Equally important to having the right content is providing the proper tools for the users so they can quickly find the images and videos they need. — Jon Oringer

Let's do more than say the 'Pledge of Allegiance.' Let us live it! — Emanuel Cleaver

You might feel different out there, with all the sunshine and oranges and all. — James Baldwin

We would all believe in God if he served our every whim. Belief is not about an easy life or even truth. Belief is something you have regardless. — Jessica Shirvington

Yet, individuals and corporations in Puerto Rico pay no federal income tax. — Dick Thornburgh