Hornbill Bird Quotes & Sayings

What no one shows the ability to defend is quickly abandoned. Rational argument does not create belief, but it maintains a climate in which belief may flourish. — Austin Farrer

It is a great paradox - almost everyone wants to improve his circumstances but almost no one wants to improve himself. — Sterling W. Sill

It should be noted that children at play are not playing about; their games should be seen as their most serious-minded activity. — Michel De Montaigne

4. Radicalism of forms. If a new model once created meets with much success on account of its greater efficiency than its predecessor, it lends certain neighbouring forms a formal radicalism, which attempts to borrow from the appearance of the new form: for example, bronze tools that had reached the furthest development of their utility had a disastrous influence on stone tools, warping them toward an elegance that could only be attained in bronze. Today aviation has imposed its aerodynamic forms even on baby strollers and irons. This radicalism of forms is a result of the fact that people become bored when they do not find some unexpected element in the familiar. This radicalism might seem illogical, as the advocates of standardization believe, but we must not forget that discovery is only made possible by this need of humanity. — Tom McDonough

When your heart is open and soft, it isn't actually vulnerable: it can withstand anything. — John De Ruiter

Science is the most effective, efficient and magnificent path that leads towards the salvation of humankind. — Abhijit Naskar

I cherish my own freedom dearly, but I care even more for your freedom. From a response to an offer of conditional freedom, read by Zindzi Mandela at a rally, Jabulani Stadium, Soweto, South Africa, — Nelson Mandela

I know many versions of truth that explain one fact. — Toba Beta

I do love it when I am right,' Hyacinth said triumphantly. 'Which is fortunate, since I so often am. — Julia Quinn

Post-traumatic shock, phooey. Seemed to me the trauma was trotting right along with me, like a dog on a leash with its owner. I was the dog. I — Robin McKinley