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The proportion between the velocity with which men or animals move, and the weights they carry, is a matter of considerable importance, particularly in military affairs. ↗

— Charles Babbage

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To those who have chosen the profession of medicine, a knowledge of chemistry, and of some branches of natural history, and, indeed, of several other departments of science, affords useful assistance. ↗

— Charles Babbage

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The humanitarian would, of course, have us meddle in foreign affairs as part of his program of world service. ↗

— Irving Babbitt

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There is nothing which at once affects a man so much and so little as his own death. ↗

— Samuel Butler

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I find the question of whether gender differences are biologically determined or socially constructed to be deeply disturbing. ↗

— Carol Gilligan

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As the cost of gasoline rises and our dependence on foreign oil continues to increase, the effect of sending over $100 billion each year to OPEC nations hurts every American. ↗

— Paul Gillmor

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In order to effectively protect our loved ones, we must provide the American public with unfettered access to know who these dangerous criminals are and where they are living. ↗

— Paul Gillmor

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Ideas are refined and multiplied in the commerce of minds. In their splendor, images effect a very simple communion of souls. ↗

— Gaston Bachelard

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Unlicensed illegal immigrants drive on our roads and interstates without insurance, and there is little that our law enforcement officials can do to stop them. ↗

— Spencer Bachus

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His insomnia was so bad, he couldn't sleep during office hours. ↗

— Arthur Baer

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