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It is only through books that we partake of the great...

It is only through books that we partake of the great harvest that is human civilization across the ages.

Quote by Ibrahim Babangida about civilization, books, human imperfections

Telegraphs are machines for conveying information over...

Telegraphs are machines for conveying information over extensive lines with great rapidity.

Quote by Charles Babbage

In the beginning, I thought we'd be doing great if we did...

In the beginning, I thought we'd be doing great if we did 10 or 15 live shows. Now, we will do 100 shows in two languages.

Quote by Willie Aames about beginning, thinking

The girl I was dating heard this preacher on the radio, and she thought his message was something I should hear. I thought, Great, a preacher. Just what I need.

Quote by Willie Aames about thinking, need

This isn't just about today, this about generations to come. And you've got a chance to be the greatest conservation President since Theodore Roosevelt, and I think he's done it.

Quote by Bruce Babbitt about politics, chance, contentment

A person who has sympathy for mankind in the lump, faith in its future progress, and desire to serve the great cause of this progress, should be called not a humanist, but a humanitarian, and his creed may be designated as humanitarianism.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about progress, faith, future, people

Every so often I'd be able to write a scene with greater...

Every so often I'd be able to write a scene with greater flourish because I'd gotten lucky with my words as I was writing them down, but no surprises.

Quote by Lynn Abbey about writing, word

The industrial revolution has tended to produce...

The industrial revolution has tended to produce everywhere great urban masses that seem to be increasingly careless of ethical standards.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about revolution

We must not, however, be like the leaders of the great romantic revolt who, in their eagerness to get rid of the husk of convention, disregarded also the humane aspiration.

Quote by Irving Babbitt about aspiration

Every great work of art has two faces, one toward its own...

Every great work of art has two faces, one toward its own time and one toward the future, toward eternity.

Quote by Lester Bangs about eternity, future, art, magic, work, time

One of my great passions is the collection of historical...

One of my great passions is the collection of historical trivia.

Quote by Lynn Abbey

The great thing about The Clash of course is that they...

The great thing about The Clash of course is that they keep searching for answers beyond that.

Quote by Lester Bangs about searching, things

I have been back in the studio recording. I can honestly...

I have been back in the studio recording. I can honestly say that it feels great.

Quote by Paula Abdul

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

I think a duet with Janet is a great idea.

Quote by Paula Abdul about idea

I think it would be great if there were no age limit.

I think it would be great if there were no age limit.

Quote by Paula Abdul about limits, age, olderness

A team will always appreciate a great individual if he's...

A team will always appreciate a great individual if he's willing to sacrifice for the group.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about sacrifice

I think that the good and the great are only separated by...

I think that the good and the great are only separated by the willingness to sacrifice.

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about sacrifice, good, good luck

The Lakers fans have been great, even folks in the...

The Lakers fans have been great, even folks in the supermarket are welcoming me back!

Quote by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar about stores

Man creating his own destiny, man, however wearied with the long task of resistance, achieving some conscious community of aspiration, and dreaming of the perfection of himself: the poet whose lovely and noble art makes us a great symbol of that,...

Quote by Lascelles Abercrombie about aspiration, symbol, perfection, destiny, man, art, magic, poets, work

No great poetry, of whatever kind, is conceivable unless...

No great poetry, of whatever kind, is conceivable unless the subject has become integrated with the poet's mind and mood.

Quote by Lascelles Abercrombie about poetry, mind, poets

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