#late

If they are, then the only ultimate truths are the particulars of concrete experience, and no postulate or general assumption is inherent in science until its proceedings become systematic, or the truths already reached give direction to further research. ↗

— Chauncey Wright

#assumption #become #concrete #direction #experience

The existing principle of selfish interest and competition has been carried to its extreme point; and, in its progress, has isolated the heart of man, blunted the edge of his finest sensibilities, and annihilated all his most generous impulses and sympathies. ↗

— Francis Wright

#been #blunted #carried #competition #edge

The Lincoln Memorial is related to the toga and the civilization that wore it. ↗

— Frank Lloyd Wright

#lincoln #memorial #related #wore

I was later to receive an excellent first two years' graduate education in the same University and then again was able to pursue my studies in the U.S. on a fellowship from the aforementioned fund. ↗

— Chen Ning Yang

#aforementioned #again #education #excellent #fellowship

I think that nerds, if you want to call them that, have only gotten more hip and assimilated into the culture. ↗

— Al Yankovic

#call #culture #gotten #hip #i

It's hard to really articulate what the parameters are that make one song parody-able and another song not, but if I can come up with a good enough idea for it, I go for it, and if not, then I have to move on. ↗

— Al Yankovic

#articulate #come #enough #go #go for it

Regardless, I did rise to the editorship before embarking on a freelance career in the late '60's. ↗

— Brock Yates

#career #did #embarking #freelance #i

I wanted to get really fit. I wanted to lose some weight. So I've been doing Pilates and yoga, trying to lean out my body so I won't be bulky. ↗

— Serena Williams

#body #doing #fit #get #i

If you're going to do something tonight that you'll be sorry for tomorrow morning, sleep late. ↗

— Henny Youngman

#going #late #morning #sleep #something

The calling that has been thrust upon you is likewise as demanding and daunting. I understand how you feel, believe me. But we need you, Eena. I would say I’m sorry, but…….honestly I’d have no other woman take your place. You are exactly what we need. And, yes, it does call for a great deal of sacrifice, but you don’t have to bear these burdens alone. We are all here to help you. And believe me there isn’t one of us who wouldn’t give our last breath to defend yours so that you might go on to heal Harrowbeth. Don’t block us out anymore. Don’t think that you have to stand alone. Please wake up and know that I understand. And I promise I won’t say, ‘I told you so’.” The room fell quiet. Eena didn’t stir. Derian could see how her breathing continued smoothly in and out just as before. “I promise I’ll give you some chocolate if you wake up.” It was a last-ditch effort. “I’ve got plenty of it, and I don’t care for the stuff. ↗

— Richelle E. Goodrich

#eena #friendship #richelle #richelle-goodrich #understanding